Category Archives: School Stories

Jordan District Middle School Unified Soccer Teams Make Memories

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It was a beautiful day at the Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman as Jordan School District hosted its annual Middle School Unified Soccer Tournament. Smiles and high-fives were plentiful as the student-athletes dribbled, passed, and scored goals at the home of the Real Monarchs and practice facility for Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals.

Elk Ridge, Fort Herriman, Joel P. Jensen, Mountain Creek, Oquirrh Hills, South Hills, South Jordan, West Hills, and West Jordan Middle Schools each fielded at least one team of unified athletes. The tournament is part of a Special Olympics program that pairs special needs students of varying abilities with peer tutors to promote inclusion and understanding on and off the field.

All who participated, coached, or volunteered went home a winner after an amazing day on the soccer pitch.

Fox Hollow Elementary Hosts Dads Make A Difference Lunch

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The hallways at Fox Hollow Elementary School were lined with adults waiting for their turn to be admitted into the lunchroom as the school hosted “Dads Make a Difference” lunch. Students were joined by fathers and grandfathers to dine on some delicious school cafeteria pizza or their favorite fast food order.

Dad’s were also invited to spend lunch recess with their students playing yard games set up in the gym or heading outside to participate in classic playground games like four square, basketball, hopscotch, and tag.

This event would not have been possible without the hard work of the Fox Hollow staff and PTA. Thanks to all the Red Tail “Den Dads” who were able to make the time to have a memorable lunch with their students.

Thank You To Our Nutrition Workers on National School Lunch Week

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As National School Lunch Week wraps up, Jordan School District would like to again thank our hardworking cafeteria and kitchen staff. JSD has over 500 cafeteria employees who combined serve more than 30,000 meals daily. It is only with their effort and friendly smiles that school lunch is every student’s favorite part of their day. 

A special shoutout to the staff at South Jordan Middle School, who have a brand new kitchen this school year. With six different lines, the Snow Leopards at SoJo Middle have plenty of delicious options to power them throughout their day. 

Also, thank you to the staff at Valley High School, who not only serve the students at Valley, but also provide students at the neighboring River’s Edge School with their nutritious lunches.

Foothill Elementary School Having Some Fun with Big In-State Football Rivalry Game

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They are having some fun learning about the importance of being good sports and getting along. Students and staff at Foothills Elementary School dressed in their favorite Utah Utes red or BYU Cougar blue, building some schoolwide competition, spirit, and passionate predictions over who will win the big Utah vs BYU game on Saturday.

Principal Abe Yospe and Assistant Principal Jayme Gandara said it was an opportunity to teach students that they can support different teams, but still get along and cheer for one another.

Way to go, Foothills Elementary! We applaud you for your kindness in competition and for showing such good sportsmanship.

Watch KSL 5’s story on the Foothills Elementary football rivalry. 

“Apple Crunch Day” Serving Students and Staff a Healthy Treat from a Local Farm

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There were a lot of students and staff happily crunching on healthy apples during lunch today. That’s because “Apple Crunch Day” is being celebrated in Jordan School District. The annual event in October coincides with National Apple Month and National Farm to School Month.

In some schools on “Apple Crunch Day”, students and community members participate in a synchronized “crunch” into locally grown Utah apples to raise awareness for healthy eating and to support local farmers. This year JSD Nutrition Services purchased local apples from Pyne Farms in Santaquin, Utah to help everyone celebrate. The apples were delivered to schools and offered for free to anyone who wanted to crunch into an awesome apple.

Happy “Apple Crunch Day” everyone!