First graders at Aspen Elementary were literally glowing to show off what they’ve learned in school. Students created glowing art projects with facts and vocabulary about the animal kingdom during their Wit and Wisdom and science lessons. These art projects and animal facts were displayed in a dark classroom outfitted with black lights to make them “glow wild.” Parents were invited to walk through the art exhibit with their student to see all that they had learned and created.
Bingham High School Girls Basketball Crowned State 6A Champions!
It was a hard fought and impressive road to victory as the Bingham High School girls’ basketball team gave it their all, played their hearts out, and came out on top. On Friday afternoon, the team was crowned 6A State champs in a 49-33 win over Lone Peak.
The number no. 6 seed Bingham rode momentum from their quarterfinal win over Cedar Valley, and then went on to beat no. 2 seed Syracuse in Thursday’s semifinals to advance to their first State championship game since 2020.
Way to go Miners! Congratulations on an amazing season, you have made us very proud.
Community Leaders Help Heartland Elementary School Celebrate Read Across America Week
There was a lot of fun reading going on at Heartland Elementary School for Read Across America Week. Books like “The Cat in the Hat,” “Fox in Socks,” and “Horton Hears a Who,” took center stage being read by community leaders, police and firefighters, West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton, and Superintendent Anthony Godfrey. The special guests were escorted by student chaperones, from classroom to classroom, where they enjoyed reading some Dr. Seuss classics to kids from kindergarten to sixth grade.
Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 – 6, and it begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March is dedicated to reading and encouraging students to read, educating people about the benefits of reading, especially among children and young adults.
We appreciate every opportunity to promote literacy in our schools and are grateful to those in the West Jordan community who participated in Read Across America Week, some in themed costumes, taking time to read to students at Heartland Elementary. Your support makes a difference in our schools!
Basketball Brings Students Together at Unified Middle School Tournament
West Jordan High School was the scene for a celebration of inclusion and sportsmanship at the Jordan School District Unified Middle School basketball tournament. Nine JSD middle schools, along with Timberline Middle School from Alpine School District, participated in an afternoon of hoops, hi-fives, and smiles.
Unified sports is part of a Special Olympics program that brings together students with varying abilities on the same team with peer tutors. The goal is promote inclusion and understanding on and off the court.
Congrats to all the winners and everyone who participated, with a special thank you to the staff at West Jordan High School for hosting all of these amazing athletes.
Bluffdale Elementary Alive with Fun and Festive Learning During Portuguese DLI “Carnaval Celebration”
It was a day filled with fun and lively learning as students in the Bluffdale Elementary School Portuguese DLI program celebrated Carnaval 2026. Carnaval in Brazil is a week-long national festival known for its vibrant celebration featuring samba dancing, elaborate parades, and ending on Ash Wednesday.
Bluffdale students celebrated by making and wearing creative, colorful face masks, enjoying music, dancing, and they brought their classrooms to life with fun activities and the friendship of fellow DLI students.
Dual Language Immersion DLI is offered in four different languages at 10 elementary schools:
- Chinese – (Eastlake, Foothills, Monte Vista, Southland)
- French – (Fox Hollow)
- Portuguese – (Bluffdale)
- Spanish – (Herriman, Mountain Point, Riverside, Welby)