Category Archives: School Stories

Copper Hills High School Hosts “Bandstravaganza”

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Music was in the air at Copper Hills High School as students from the Copper Hills feeder system gathered for “Bandstravaganza.” The event introduced local elementary school students to the wide variety of opportunities that await them in middle and high school. Students learned about the different instruments that make up a band, and a few lucky volunteers tried their hand at drums and color guard.

The day wasn’t just about learning about band; it was also a chance to display the musical talents of their fellow students. A “megaband” of over 130 students from West Hills Middle School and Sunset Ridge Middle School played three numbers. Copper Hills showcased its jazz band, marching band, and color guard to its future students, giving them something to aspire to as they start their musical journeys.

“I Teach Art” Exhibit Showcases Talents of Jordan District Educators

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The artistic talents of Jordan School District Educators are on display at Riverton City’s “I Teach Art” exhibit. This year’s exhibit is a patriotic edition, with pieces celebrating America 250. You can view the moving works at the Old Dome Meeting Hall in Riverton on Mondays from noon to 8 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. until Oct. 21. Visit https://www.rivertonutah.gov/exhibits for more information. 

Thank you to the following educators for sharing their talents.

  • Theresa Christensen – West Jordan Middle School
  • Denise Heninger – Kauri Sue Hamilton School
  • Caili Hogan – Southland Elementary School
  • Bryan Leggat – Elk Ridge Middle School
  • Spencer Lewis – Hidden Valley Middle School
  • Tara Long – Oak Leaf Elementary School
  • Emrie Mabey – Elk Ridge Middle School
  • Mollie Marie – Elk Ridge Middle School
  • Kriston Sax-McDonald – Elk Ridge Middle School
  • Ivie Smalling – South Jordan Middle School

Students in Bluffdale City Read the U.S. Constitution at City Council Meeting

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The historic words of 1787 filled Bluffdale City Hall this month as local students read the U.S. Constitution in full during a recent City Council meeting.
The presentation marked Bluffdale’s fifth annual Constitution Week celebration. To set the scene, local actors dressed in 18th-century attire as Founding Fathers, while students from Bluffdale Elementary, Mountain Point Elementary, Hidden Valley Middle School, and Riverton High School then took the podium. Working together, the students completed the entire reading in just 45 minutes.
Congratulations to all the students who brought the words of the Constitution to life. Fantastic job!

JATC Students Partner With ‘Slow the Flow’ for Water-Wise Project at Governor’s Mansion

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Landscape Architecture students in Jordan School District recently launched a new Profession-Based Experiences program as part of the “Governor’s Mansion Goes Waterwise” initiative.
Led by JATC South instructor Margaret Ward, students partnered with the Slow the Flow state educational program to remove grass in the park strip of the Governor’s Mansion to help conserve water. In Phase 1, students volunteered their time to plant water-wise vegetation along already installed drip irrigation lines. During Phase 2, CTE students will grow drought-tolerant plant varieties at the JATC South Greenhouse and plant them in the spring.
Great work to everyone who helped create a fun, meaningful project to get JSD CTE students involved in water conservation while learning about horticulture in semi-arid environments.