The Copper Hills and West Jordan High School bands proudly marched in the annual Days of ‘47 Parade. The annual tradition celebrates the arrival of the pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley in 1847 and is one of the oldest parades in the country.
Thousands of spectators lined the streets in downtown Salt Lake City to watch the floats, bands, and other entertainment. Congratulations, Copper Hills and West Jordan! Great job representing Jordan School District.
Every Wednesday over summer break, you can find the Oakcrest Elementary School staff building bonds, strengthening their bodies, and finding adventure. Under the leadership of the school’s wellness coordinator, Tracey Davies, educators and staff members regularly slip on hiking boots to explore scenic trails across the Wasatch Front.
Dubbed “Wellness Wednesdays,” the initiative encourages the staff to step away from their school and connect outdoors. The group’s outings have taken them across a wide variety of local terrain, from Farmington Creek Waterfall Trail to Stewart Falls near Sundance. Beyond promoting physical health and stress reduction, the shared outdoor challenges have fostered team building and coworker connections.
The Oakcrest Hiking Club shows no signs of slowing down, proving that for these educators, building a supportive school culture is a journey best taken one hike at a time.
No USDA Free Summer Meals on Friday, July 24
The free meal service will resume on Monday, July 27 for the final week of the summer program at the following locations.
Breakfast service is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Daybreak Elementary School is getting an update as a new security door is being installed in the hallway connecting the school to the adjoining recreation center. This new door will allow the school to better function independently of the Daybreak Community Center during school hours and is scheduled to be completed before the school year begins.
New polycarbonate panels will also be installed around the running track to separate the fitness center from the gym below. The panels will still allow for circulation and airflow, but provide extra privacy between the fitness center and gym. This project is slated to be finished after the start of the school year.
Eight students from Jordan School District were invited to compete at the National SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Conference. The competition is the largest gathering of America’s future skilled workforce and the ultimate recognition of excellence in career and technical education.
Special congratulations to Kate McAffee of Riverton High School, who took home the National Championship in the Customer Service category, earning 954 points out of a possible 1000.