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Jordan School District Partners with Positive Coaching Alliance to Enhance Fall Sports

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Jordan School District administrators, coaches, parents, and athletes are spending part of their preseason learning about what success looks like on and off the field in education-based athletics. JSD’s partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance is continuing for the 2025-26 school year to help everyone involved get the most out of their upcoming season. Recently, administrators and coaches discussed shaping positive cultures on their teams. Next week, fall sport captains, student leaders, and parents will learn more about what it means to be a great teammate and supportive parent.

The parent course is a virtual meeting on Monday, August 4 at 7 p.m. and is available free of charge for all parents of a student-athlete participating in fall sports by registering with this link.

Learn more about Jordan District’s history with PCA by listening to the Supercast.

Hidden Valley Educator Named 2025 Utah History Teacher of the Year

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Christina Jacobs is the 2025 Utah History Teacher of the YearStudents at Hidden Valley Middle School have long known they have an amazing history teacher. Now the entire state knows it. Christina Jacobs is the 2025 Utah History Teacher of the Year, as named by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Along with the prestigious title, Ms. Jacobs receives a certificate, a $1,000 award, and an archive of historical books and resources.

As Utah’s honoree, Ms. Jacobs is one of 53 finalists for the National History Teacher of the Year Award, and a prize of $10,000. The Gilder Lehrman Institute will announce the top 10 finalists in September and name the national winner in October. 

Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Jacobs was recently selected to participate in the National History Day’s “Researching Silent Heroes.” In the program, she researched the life of U.S. Air Force 1st Class Howard Lamont ‘Monty’ Croshaw, a Utah native who went missing in action during the Korean War.

In the 22-year history of the History Teacher of the Year Award, six outstanding Jordan School District Educators have earned the title as the best in Utah.

Congratulations, Ms. Jacobs! Thank you for your dedication and passion for bringing history to life at Hidden Valley. 

Students and Their Families Can Enjoy Premier Lacrosse League Experience with Discounted Ticket Offer

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Premier Lacrosse League LogoThe Utah Archers Lacrosse Club is one of the original six Premier Lacrosse League teams. The Archers are offering discounted tickets for employees students and families to Premier Lacrosse League games at Zions Bank Stadium on July 25 and 26.

Jordan District students, employees, and families can receive discounted tickets at the link below, or by using the discount code 25PLL12 on Ticketmaster.