Category Archives: School Stories

Jordan Family Education Center Presents: QPR Training

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Flyer for QPR QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer): A basic toolbox of skills to teach you how to respond to the warning signs of suicide in others. This brief mental health crisis intervention training is for any adult. No prior training or mental health expertise is required.

This class is for adults only.

  • February 26 and March 6, 2025
  • 7:00 – 8:30 PM
  • 319 W 11000 S South Jordan UT 84095
  • To register call 801-565-7442

All attendees will receive a QPR Certificate & a QPR Booklet. For information or questions about classes, support groups, and counseling, visit guidance.jordandistrict.org/jfec/

Jordan School District Educators Receive UATC “New Teacher of the Year” Awards

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New Teacher of the Year Award winners Nathan Shields and Corie JohnsonThey are being honored as two of the best and brightest new teachers in Career and Technical Education. Please join us in congratulating West Jordan High School’s Nathan Shields and Mountain Ridge High’s Corie Johnson. Both teachers are recipients of the Utah Association for Career and Technical Educators (UATC) “New Teacher of the Year” awards in their respective divisions.

Nathan Shields, a CTE Auto Body teacher, won in the Skilled and Technical division. His nomination describes Nathan as someone who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in the classroom, inspiring students with his passion and creativity. His commitment to education and his students is truly commendable.

Corie Johnson, won in the Family and Consumer Science division. Her nomination said Corie has shown remarkable skill and dedication in her role, bringing fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to her teaching. Her ability to motivate and engage students is a testament to her talent and hard work.

Join us in celebrating these incredible educators and their contributions to the future of education!

Celebrating Amazing Athletes at Jordan School District Unified Basketball Tournament

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It was a fun day celebrating amazing student athletes, sportsmanship, and working together as a team during the Jordan School District Unified Basketball tournament. The tournament is part of a Special Olympics program that has special needs students with varying abilities on the same team with peer tutors. The goal is to promote inclusion and understanding on and off the playing field.

Monday’s tournament was held at the JL Sorenson Recreation Center in Herriman. Eight JSD middle schools, along with Timberline Junior High from Alpine School District, had teams competing. The fans in the stands were fabulous, cheering the players on to victory. Those fans included family members, friends, and other students excited to be there to offer support. Even First Lady Abby Cox was on hand to support the student athletes.

Thanks to everyone involved in this incredible event, giving students of all abilities the opportunity to play and celebrate success together. Everyone walked away a winner at this tournament.

Elementary SBOs Bring Team Spirit to Daybreak Elementary

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Students leading a Monday Morning Huddle Daybreak Elementary Student Body Officers (SBOs) led the school in a Monday morning team huddle. On the last Monday of every month, the school holds a 15-minute assembly where the SBOs find unique ways to engage students, discuss goals, and address challenges across the school as a part of this year’s theme of “Team Daybreak.”

Great job to the Daybreak Elementary School SBOs and staff for finding interesting ways to get important messages out to the student body and build a cohesive community.

Oquirrh Hills Middle Celebrated by Utah Special Olympics as “National Unified Champion School”

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They were all smiles as they took to the stage at Oquirrh Hills Middle School celebrating an accomplishment students, teachers, and staff are extremely proud of achieving. Oquirrh Hills has been named a “National Unified Champion School.”

The designation, from Utah Special Olympics, recognizes schools for an inclusive environment where there is a sense of collaboration, engagement, and respect for all. Unified Champion Schools must meet 10 national standards of excellence, involving students with and without disabilities training and competing as teammates in sports like basketball and soccer. Schools must reapply for this designation every four years.

Congratulations, Oquirrh Hills Middle School! Keep up the great work, achieving great things as a unified team.