Category Archives: School Stories

Congratulations Jordan School District “Teacher of the Year” Megan Morrison!

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As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we are thrilled to announce the selection of “Teacher of the Year” for Jordan School District, Megan Morrison. Superintendent Anthony Godfrey made the surprise announcement in Megan’s classroom where she was surrounded by students, teachers, staff, administrators, family members, and friends.
Ms. Morrison is a special education teacher, who also teaches a large number of peer tutors at South Jordan Middle School. Principal Curtis Jenson says Megan has a huge impact on the adults around her with a unique gift to push people to do their very best for students. Mr. Jenson says Ms. Morrison makes teachers WANT to do their best because they can see how much Megan loves what she does.
Something else that makes Megan so amazing is that she truly believes every student can achieve no matter what their circumstance, and that every student is worthy of being loved and celebrated.
This week we celebrate Megan Morrison, the Jordan School District “Teacher of the Year,” and all teachers going above and beyond for students each and every day.

The Force is With Students at Southland Elementary

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The Force was with the students and staff at Southland Elementary as the school was visited by the 501st Legion to celebrate “May the Fourth Be With You.” Many members of the 501st Legion dress as characters from the Empire in the Star Wars universe but spend their time doing charity work, including their visit to Southland to encourage students not to be lured to the dark side of the Force and instead choose kindness. Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, the Mandalorian, and more visited with students before parading through the hallways. Principal York even sat down with representatives from the Empire to remind them to be on their best behavior.
Thank you to everyone who visited and made it a memorable Star Wars Day.

Teacher Appreciation Week Begins with Heartfelt Messages for Educators

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It is Teacher Appreciation Week, and schools across Jordan School District are taking the opportunity to thank all of our incredible educators. At Eastlake Elementary, students arrived early to decorate the sidewalk with positive messages for their teachers. Silver Crest Elementary School decorated classroom doors to let their teachers know how much they are loved.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Jordan District Middle School Students Come Together for Unified Sports Bocce Ball Tournament

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Middle school students from across Jordan District came together at Elk Ridge Middle School to toss the pallino and roll the bocce at the annual Unified Sports Bocce Ball tournament. Hundreds of students participated from Elk Ridge, Fort Herriman, Joel P. Jensen, Mountain Creek, Oquirrh Hills, South Hills, South Jordan, and West Jordan Middle Schools, along with Timberline Middle School in Alpine District. There were plenty of smiles, high-fives, and new friends made during the friendly competition.

A special thank you to all the volunteer staff and students at Elk Ridge for their help in making this an annual tradition to look forward to.

Happy School Lunch Hero Day to Our Amazing Nutrition Services Employees

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They are happy heroes who keep our students nourished, energized, and ready to learn every single day in Jordan School District schools. Today we celebrate the incredible Nutrition Services employees who keep our cafeteria’s running, serving up great food with a side of big smiles and kindness.

Thank you for the early mornings and the care you put into every delicious meal you prepare and serve, and the kindness you show toward students and staff. You truly are heroes in our schools!