Category Archives: School Stories

JSD Elementary School Band Teacher to Perform in the Pasadena Rose Parade

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Lisa Blodgett conduction students We are thrilled to announce that Lisa Blodgett, a talented band teacher at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Pasadena Rose Parade on January 1, 2026! Lisa will join over 300 band directors from across North America as part of the “Band Directors Marching Band.”

This special parade entry, which will be viewed by millions, titled “Saluting America’s Band Directors,” celebrates the theme “America’s band directors: We teach music.” We teach live.” It honors the incredible commitment and achievements of band directors and music educators who have dedicated their careers to mentoring and inspiring students.

Lisa recently shared her excitement about this opportunity with KSL TV’s Alex Cabrero.

You can catch the Pasadena Rose Parade starting at 9 am MST on KSL 5 TV, ABC 4 TV, Telemundo Utah 20 TV, Univision Utah 32 TV, and on streaming platforms like Pluto TV and Fubo Sports.

Roar Store at West Jordan Middle Helps Students with Holiday Shopping

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In December, students at West Jordan Middle School had the opportunity to complete some of their holiday shopping during school hours. Thanks to generous donations, the school set up its second annual Roar Holiday Store inside a classroom, stocked with toys, books, clothes, shoes, and many other items. The Lions at WJMS earn Pride Points throughout the year for showcasing school values. Those points are later redeemed for prizes and, this month, a holiday shopping trip.

Over 400 students made a trip to the Roar Store this year to bring home up to two gifts for parents, grandparents, siblings, or friends this holiday season. After they finished shopping, WJMS staff helped out with the gift wrapping.

Thank you to everyone who donated items and time to make the Roar Store a success!

Silver Crest Elementary Students’ Spare Change Helps to Bring Big Change to Their Community

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Silver Crest students holding a check
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the student council at Silver Crest Elementary School led a fundraising drive called “Change for Cancer” to support the Huntsman Cancer Institute and help those battling cancer.
Throughout the month of December, students reached out to local community members asking them to donate their spare change to the cause and that they did, raising almost $1,000! The students chose Huntsman because two teachers at Silver Crest Elementary School are currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
Great job to all the students and staff who made this donation possible and for bringing the community together to help fight cancer!

Fort Herriman Middle School Students Gather Food for Utah Families in Need

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December is a busy month for schools in Jordan School District, as students channel their inner Santa’s helpers to serve their communities. Fort Herriman Middle School joined the effort by organizing a food drive called “Diamondback Give Back” to alleviate hunger among Utah families. Through their collective efforts, students gathered several large pallets of food, which will be distributed to families across the state. The students who collected the most donations were treated to a pizza party during their lunch break before Winter Break.
The dedication and hard work on the part of students and staff at Fort Herriman Middle School is amazing and will significantly benefit those in need this holiday season.

Maintenance to Impact Skyward and Websites During Winter Break

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District Office Data CenterThe District Information Systems team will be performing a major equipment upgrade to ensure continued system performance and reliability. This maintenance is scheduled during the upcoming Winter Break, from Sunday, Dec. 28 through Wednesday, Dec. 31. The following major systems will be completely inaccessible during the entire maintenance window:

  • Skyward Finance System at skyfin.jordan.k12.ut.us
  • Skyward Student System at skystu.jordan.k12.ut.us
  • Most Department and School Websites
  • Phone Systems/Voicemail at all District Schools and Offices 
  • Internet Connectivity at all District Schools and Offices

Please know these systems will not be accessible until the upgrade is fully completed and systems are verified as operational.  If you have any questions or concerns before the upgrade, please contact Information Systems at 801-567-8737.