South Valley students made their annual trek to view the holiday displays at the Festival of Trees at Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy today. Even though many students in the transitional school have difficulty walking, seeing or communicating, dedicated District staff members made sure each student had the opportunity to feel the holiday spirit as they wandered through the beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses and holiday displays.

One group of students even took Trax rather than a school bus to the Expo Center, teaching them public transportation skills they will need as they transition from school to careers. All funds raised from the Festival of Trees support Primary Children’s Hospitals.

This holiday season, some South Valley School and River’s Edge School students teamed up with dedicated District staff for a heartwarming shopping spree at the South Jordan Walmart, all made possible by the Jordan Education Foundation. Over the past year, the Foundation has been actively raising funds from the community to ensure that students who might not otherwise receive gifts can enjoy a festive holiday.

As part of the Foundation’s cherished “Christmas for Kids” initiative, volunteers guided students through the aisles of the South Jordan Walmart, allowing each student to choose $150 worth of gifts. This year, many South Valley students opted for practical items such as clothing and shoes, focusing on essentials that will aid them in their transition to independent living after they complete their time at the school, while River’s Edge students not only wanted the basics but got gifts for family and friends.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the incredible volunteers and community supporters who make “Christmas for Kids” a reality. Your generosity brings joy and hope to our students, reminding everyone of the season’s true spirit!

If you are interested in giving your child the opportunity to learn another language, it’s time to explore Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs in eleven Jordan School District elementary schools. DLI programs are offered in Chinese, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Parent information meetings are being held in January in-person and virtually. Below is a link to the dates and times of the information meetings.

DLI programs are offered at the following schools:

• Bluffdale Elementary School – Portuguese
• Eastlake Elementary School – Chinese
• Foothills Elementary School – Chinese
• Monte Vista Elementary School – Chinese
• Southland Elementary School – Chinese
• Fox Hollow Elementary School – French
• Herriman Elementary School – Spanish
• Mountain Point Elementary School – Spanish
• Riverside Elementary School – Spanish
• Welby Elementary School – Spanish

Enroll your child today at immersion.jordandistrict.org/apply

Copper Hills High School students filled the school’s auditorium with excitement and holiday cheer as they kicked off this year’s “PAWS for a Cause” charity drive with dancing, musical numbers, and inclusive performances. Each year, students raise money and participate in service projects aimed at helping those in need in the West Jordan community.

“PAWS for a Cause” raises money for Copper Hills High School and West Jordan City families in need. In the past, funds raised have gone towards helping buy holiday gifts for families that would otherwise go without, helping with funeral costs for those who have lost loved ones, assisting with medical bills for families experiencing major medical emergencies, and helping brighten the lives of elementary students in West Jordan schools.

Great job, Copper Hills High School students, for embracing the holiday spirit and sharing your generosity with the community. Keep up the fantastic work.

It was a day filled with hope to help out a local non-profit and do it in a big way. West Jordan High School students held an awesome assembly marking the start of their annual holiday fundraiser. The assembly started with the National Anthem, followed by music, dance, cheerleaders, and much more.

This year West Jordan High selected the local non-profit ‘Unbridled Hope and Healing,’ to benefit from their month of raising money and service. Unbridled Hope and Healing works to

transform lives through equine-assisted therapies, helping individuals in need, from children with autism to veterans struggling with PTSD. The organization fosters growth, along with healing emotional and physical wounds.

All the best to West Jordan High as students begin their fundraising and fun throughout the month of December.