Category Archives: School Stories

March 24 Board Meeting Update

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You are invited to a meeting of the Board of Education of Jordan School District on Tuesday, March 24 at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah. The study session begins at 4 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

The March 24 Board meeting agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Administrative policies that will be discussed include an exception request to Administrative Policy AA414 Student Overnight Travel. Board Level Policies that will be discussed include a review of proposed revisions to GP100 Global Governance Commitment and GP101 Governing Style. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas.

West Hills Middle Concert Choir Shines at Jordan School District Advanced Choir Festival

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Join us in sending a round of applause to students in the West Hills Middle School Concert Choir. They performed in the District Advanced Choir Festival this week and their choir director, Michael Draut, says they earned perfect scores from both judges.

After their performance, the talented students visited Sunridge Assisted Living, reconnecting with friends and sharing music that truly mattered. Watching the delighted residents sing along, including 90-year-old Bonnie, made it unforgettable.

Mr. Draut gave a huge shoutout to the choir’s amazing soloists: Sophie Birdsall, Hailey Overdiek, Hannah Pehrson, Andrea Rowberry, Benson Perkins, Quinton Hollingshead, Finley Adamson, and Haley Brady.

Way to go West Hills Concert Choir. Keep on making magical music bringing smiles and happiness to those around you!

Riverton High School Hosts 2026 JSD Chinese Culture Festival

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Riverton High School hosted the 2026 Jordan School District Chinese Culture Festival, bringing together students from across the District to celebrate Chinese language learning and cultural exchange.

The festival included a Chinese language Jeopardy-style competition, cultural activity stations, a student talent show, and a new student and parent panel discussion. During the panel, high school students and parents shared their experiences in the Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and Bridge programs, encouraging younger students and families to continue studying Chinese through high school and highlighting the opportunities language learning can provide.

Special thanks to Carolyn Gough, Dr. Amanda Bollinger, and Rochelle Waite for presenting awards.

The event was also supported by student leaders from the RMR Chinese Club and the Chinese Bridge programs at Riverton High School and Mountain Ridge High School, who volunteered many hours to help organize the festival, prepare materials, and run activities.

More Surprises as Jordan Education Foundation Recognizes Outstanding Educators

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Throughout March, we are recognizing amazing educators who make a difference. The Jordan Education Foundation has selected the following as the Outstanding Educator of the Year at their school.
  • KD Price (Elk Meadows Elementary)
  • Whitney Olsen (Welby Elementary)
  • Brynn Spitzer (Elk Ridge Middle School)
  • Tami Beck (Golden Fields Elementary)
  • Thomas Boulay (Eastlake Elementary)
  • Claudia Pamplin Kamp (Daybreak Elementary)
Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you for all that you do to positively impact the lives of our students.

Mountain Ridge High Student Crowned Utah Miss Amazing Teen 2026

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Utah Miss Amazing Teen 2026 with crownPlease join us in congratulating Mountain Ridge High School sophomore Linda Boegui who was crowned Utah Miss Amazing Teen 2026 over the weekend. We are so proud of Linda and this incredible accomplishment. Linda truly is an amazing teen who took the stage during the talent competition with a dance performance, saying it is her dream to be a dance instructor one day.

The Utah Miss Amazing program creates spaces where girls and women with disabilities can define who they are and who they want to be – on their own terms. It supports programs that build confidence, community, and self- advocacy with participants exploring their passions and defining their futures with pride, purpose, and power.

Congratulations Linda Boegui, the reigning Utah Miss Amazing Teen and Mountain Ridge High School student!