Former Herriman High School Elite Athlete Going for Gold in 2022 Winter Olympics

Picture of Kaysha bobsleddingShe was a star athlete at Herriman High School with 16 state titles in track and field. Kaysha Love was also named the Gatorade Athlete of the Year her senior year at Herriman High. Now, her drive, tenacity, work ethic and natural ability has Kaysha heading to Beijing to compete for a gold medal in bobsled at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

As a result of her fierce, competitive nature, Kaysha was invited to try out for the U.S. Bobsled Team and she ultimately claimed the title of 2022 World Cup Champion along with her driver Elana Meyers. This month Kaysha was officially named to the US Olympic Bobsled team as a brakeman. She will be competing for gold at the Winter Olympics on February 18 and 19.

We are extremely proud of this Herriman High School graduate. Congratulations, Kaysha, on your amazing accomplishments! We will be cheering you on as you go for gold in Beijing.

Health and Wellness Day February 11

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your support during what has been one of the most challenging years in education.

In order to focus on the wellbeing of students, families, and employees, Friday, February 11 will be converted from a flexible Friday to a Health and Wellness day.

The District will provide access to a range of online Health and Wellness information and curriculum for families and students of all ages. All materials will be emailed to parents directly so you can make choices about what resources provided to you would be most helpful and appropriate for members of your family.

Student work will not need to be submitted to the school or district. Families will be able to choose how they wish to engage with the materials provided. There will be no school meals, busing, or access to teachers on Friday, February 11.

We take seriously our role as a support to the primary learning that happens within the family. We hope you will find the time and resources helpful in promoting greater health and wellness in our community.

More information will be forthcoming. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Jordan School District

Talented Oquirrh Hills Middle Robotics Team Headed to State Competition

Students pose for a photo with their robotThey love a challenge and are ready to take the stage in a huge competition. The Oquirrh Hills Middle School First Tech Challenge Robotics teams will be representing their school and Jordan District in the State competition at Southern Utah University later this month.

These talented students represent the only middle school team, which proudly held their own against high school teams at a recent competition in Park City.

Thank you to Mr. Yao, for making this possible for such amazing students!

Best of luck at the State competition!

JATC Teacher Education Program Enrollment Now Open

Leave your Mark! JATC Teacher Education Program is now enrolling students. Earn 8 concurrent enrollment credit hours in FHS 1500 Human Development, EDU1010 Orientation to Education and SPED 1000 Principals of Effective Peer Teaching. Apply today at jordantech.orgIs your high school student dreaming of a career in education shaping the lives of future students? Help them fulfill that dream by having them sign up for JATC’s Teacher Education Program. While taking the course, they will earn eight concurrent college enrollment hours, which will help propel them towards their future career in education.

Sign up now at jordantech.org.

The priority deadline is February 28, 2022.

Walmart Joins Effort to Provide “BED’R HOMES FOR KIDS”

Picture of group with pillows and beddingIt is an effort to make sure Jordan School District students and families sleep a little easier at night. The Jordan Education Foundation launched a new project called “BED’R HOMES FOR KIDS.” The goal is to provide 200 new twin beds for students and families in need.

Now Walmart is stepping in to help. This week representatives from more than a dozen stores showed up to donate bedding, warm blankets and pillows to go along with the beds.

Getting beds to students who may have never had one, will give them a chance at a good night’s sleep and help them to better concentrate in class at school.

Thank you to Walmart and everyone involved in this project, which will improve the lives of students and local families in our communities.