A helicopter flew in to give high school Aviation Sciences students at JATC North a hands-on lesson in becoming professional pilots. Instructors say offering aviation courses to high school students is more important than ever, as the airline industry is struggling with a national pilot shortage. Students in the Aviation Sciences program at JATC North can receive up to 12 college credits on their path to becoming professional pilots.

Flight instructors from Southern Utah University flew in and gave students an up close and personal lesson on the helicopter. The hope is to introduce the teens to a variety of opportunities right now in aviation and air transportation, especially with such a high demand for professional pilots nationwide.

Are you looking for a better job or a new career? Come to the ChamberWest Job Fair on September 16th from 3-6 pm at Copper Hills High School 5445 W New Bingham Hwy, West Jordan. There are over 100 businesses invited to attend, who are looking for employees. In addition, the Job Fair will host resume writing and job interviewing workshops. There is NO COST to participate. Come Dressed for Success! (Business Casual attire).

Jordan School District students can get more information by contacting their school’s Counseling Center. More details about the Job Fair can also be found at www.ChamberWest.com

It is a day Milonie Taylor and Robyn Luke will likely never forget. Both women are passionate about running Principal’s Pantries, making sure the pantries are stocked with anything a student or family might need. Milonie runs the Principal’s Pantry at Copper Hills High and Robyn runs the Principal’s Pantry at West Jordan High.

Fox 13’s Dream Team, led by Big Budah, recently stopped by with a surprise for Milonie and Robyn.  It was an effort to thank the women for their selfless work on behalf of students and to provide food, clothing and personal hygiene items to help fill their pantries.

Both women also received $1,000, which is meant to be spent on something for themselves. It was an emotional and well-deserved recognition for two amazing women who are constantly taking care of others.

Thank you, Milonie and Robyn, for all you do supporting students and families in Jordan School District.

The votes are in and counted. Students at the new Aspen Elementary School in South Jordan have selected the “Aspen Alligators” as their official school mascot. The official school colors are green and gold.

Go Alligators! Have a successful school year filled with lots of fun and meaningful memories.

With school starting this week, please be safe and courteous around school busses. Here are some tips from the Utah Department of Public Safety on how to drive around school buses. 

First of all, slow down.

Watch for children – they can come from all directions, especially if they’re running late.

Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop, load or unload children. Therefore, drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.

Red flashing lights and extended stop arms mean the bus has stopped and that children are getting on or off. Drivers must STOP and WAIT until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop arms are withdrawn and the bus begins moving again before they can continue driving.

When do drivers have to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights & stop arms?

DRIVERS MUST STOP

• On a two lane road when approaching from front or rear of the bus
• On a road with 3 or more lanes, with no median or physical barrier (i.e., just a double yellow line) when approaching from front or rear of the bus
• On a road with 3 or more lanes with a median or physical barrier when approaching from the rear of the bus (drivers coming from the front of the bus may proceed)
• On a road with 5 or more lanes and a center turn lane when approaching from the rear of the bus (drivers coming from the front of the bus may proceed)

Thank you for helping us make our roads safe for students and staff this school year.