Congratulations to the Bingham and Mountain Ridge High School cheer squads. The two schools were among the seven best in 6A All-Girl cheer and earned a trip to the state finals at Utah Valley University. Bingham cheer placed in the top three in each of the three judged programs, dance, cheer, and show, to take home a third-place overall finish.
Neighborhood Comes Together for Aspen Community Night
The gym and the halls of Aspen Elementary were packed for the 5th annual Aspen Community Night. The after-school event featured educational resources, local businesses, games, prizes, and fun for everyone in the neighborhood.
Parents and students could learn more about the resources Jordan School District provides in many different areas, including arts education, gifted and talented programs, and elementary literacy. The Jordan Education Foundation was on hand to provide a book and a prize for everyone. Aspen Teachers and Herriman High School student body officers and cheerleaders volunteered to play educational games with students in attendance.
Thank you to everyone who donated their time to help educate, entertain, and bring the Aspen community closer together.
Jan. 27 Board Meeting Update
You are invited to a meeting of the Board of Education of Jordan School District on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah. The study session begins at 4 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.
The Jan. 27 Board meeting agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Board policies that will be discussed include a review of GP105 through GP110. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas.
JATC to Hold Open House for Interested Students
Are you interested in the wide array of programs available through the Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers (JATC) right now? You’re in luck, because applications for JATC programs are now open.
Visit the West Jordan Campus (JATC North, 9301 S. Wights Fort Rd.) or Riverton Campus (12723 S. Park Avenue) to meet instructors and learn more during the JATC Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 4 – 7:30.
JATC offers courses in Aviation Science, Barbering, Biotechnology, Business, Construction, Cybersecurity, Dental Assistant, Engineering, Fire Science, Hair Design, Landscape Architecture, Pharmacy Technician, Welding, and many more. Visit jordantech.org to apply or learn more. Applications are open until Feb. 16.
Mountain Creek Middle School Chinese DLI Students Get Hands-On Experience Learning Chinese Culture During Fun Field Trip
It was a day filled with fun, exploration, and experiencing Chinese culture in a field trip students won’t soon forget. Mountain Creek Middle School Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) teacher, Xingran Lu (Michael), recently treated his 9th grade DLI students to a fascinating field trip.
The students experienced Chinese culture firsthand through Kung Fu, Chinese New Year celebrations, a visit to a Chinese grocery store, hands-on learning about mobile payment systems, and enjoying authentic Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant.
The immersive activities brought key AP Chinese Language and Culture themes to life, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world settings. Most importantly, students had an incredible time learning, exploring, and connecting with the culture.
To learn more about DLI or to apply to enroll an upcoming first grader, please visit immersion.jordandistrict.org.