Sept 22. Board Meeting Update

The Sept. 22 Board study session agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Administrative policies that will be discussed include DP344 Vacation Schedule for Twelve-Month Personnel.  Board policies that will be discussed include a review of GP106, 107, 111, 112, and 114.  You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

Magical Classical Piano Music Inspires Students at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy

It is a piano performance students and staff at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy won’t soon forget. That’s because they were treated to a special concert through the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation’s “Music-in-Our-Schools” outreach program. It is a program that brings Steinway grand pianos and world-class concert pianists directly into schools.

This performance featured award-winning pianist Misha Galant who competed as a quarterfinalist and semifinalist in the prestigious 2024 Gina Bachauer International Artists Piano Competition. Mr. Galant’s fingers danced across the piano keys as he played classical numbers from Tchaikovsky, Schubert, and George Gershwin. Students learned that the piano can tell stories and convey emotions without lyrics. After each number, students were encouraged to ask questions about the music.

The “Music-in-Our-Schools” program introduces live classical piano music to 20,000 – 25,000 Utah students every year.

Thank you to the Gina Bachauer program and amazing pianist Misha Galant for giving Majestic Elementary Arts Academy students such a rich and memorable music experience!

JSD Native American Education Program Holds Community Night

Jordan School District’s Native American students gathered for an evening of food, friends, fun, and community. The JSD Native American Education Program held a community night for families to connect, meet their mentors, and learn more about the program’s resources. Costa Vida Riverton and Nothing Bundt Cakes Herriman provided free dinner and dessert for attendees, while volunteers served dirty sodas, popcorn, and cotton candy.

Thank you to all the volunteers and donors who came together to support Jordan School District students!

Herriman High School Choir Hosts Cabaret Night

The Herriman High School Choir hosted a Cabaret Night entitled “New Beginnings.” The Chamber Singers, Opus, and Vivace performed a program that showcased a range of musical styles, from Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” to music they’ll use to compete in the Shakespearean Festival. The Opus Choir premiered two pieces that Herriman contributed to as part of a consortium: For the Fallen by Laura Farnell and A Newer World by Jonathan Reid.

Jordan School District CTE Summit Bridges Education and Local Workforce Needs

Education, industry, government, and community leaders gathered for the Jordan School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summit to strengthen regional workforce development efforts. The event aimed to build a sustainable talent pipeline to support economic growth in the Salt Lake Valley. Participants heard a keynote talk on Utah’s economic outlook from Michael Jeanfreau, an economist with the Utah Department of Workforce Services. Jeanfreau will present data on emerging labor-market trends, high-growth industries, and the specific skill sets tomorrow’s workforce will need.
The summit highlighted action-oriented strategies that local employers  and education leaders could create to facilitate apprenticeships, internships, and profession-based learning. Hunt Electric, the South Valley Chamber, the Mountainwest Chamber, and Cyprus Credit Union sponsored the event.
Thank you to everyone who participated in building and fostering long-term public-private partnerships that will help retain top talent in the local economy.