It was a night of fun and looking to the future as members of the community gathered for Jordan School District’s Special Education Transition Fair. It is an event that brings together students, families, educators, and community organizations for an evening focused on future planning and opportunities.

The special education team was thrilled to welcome dozens of outside agencies, which provided valuable information on services related to education, employment, independent living, and much more.

Thanks, as well, to everyone who participated, making the Transition Fair such a success! This is just one example of Jordan School District’s Special Education team working hard, always looking for ways to support students as they transition to their next chapter in life.

Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) classes at Herriman Elementary celebrated the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through dance and music at their annual DLI Dance Festival. Each grade presented a dance from a different country, highlighting everything from the traditional dances of Peru to the love of soccer in Spain. Students spent hours perfecting their choreography to put on an assembly for their classmates and a second performance at Fort Herriman Middle School for their families.

Great job, Herriman Elementary students! Thank you for sharing your love of these cultures through art with your classmates and families.

Students and families came together for some after-school fun at the Jordan Virtual Learning Academy Game Night. This annual event creates a unique opportunity for students of Kings Peak High School, Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle School, and Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary, the three schools that form the core of the academy, to meet and connect with their peers in person.

The Jordan Learning Center hosted family board games, video game clashes, foosball matchups, pickleball, and more. Rocky Peak students cashed in class points for a trip to the school store, and everyone could get their faces painted or visit the Scholastic Book Fair.

For parents interested in virtual learning options for their children, the Jordan Virtual Learning Academy offers a program designed to cater to the diverse needs of students. Information on enrollment and courses available can be found at virtual.jordandistrict.org

Throughout March, we are recognizing amazing educators who make a difference. The Jordan Education Foundation has selected the following as the Outstanding Educator of the Year at their school.

• Angela Hansen (South Valley School)
• Shaylee Evans (Juniper Elementary)
• Jacqueline Ruiz (Copper Canyon Elementary)
• Colleen Henderson (Antelope Canyon Elementary)
• Eden Gabbitas (Fox Hollow Elementary)
• Adrienne Lansing (Bastian Elementary)

Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you for all that you do to positively impact the lives of our students.

She’s got school spirit and the wardrobe to prove it. Beth Pollock became the principal of South Jordan Elementary at the start of the school year and has worn the blue and yellow of the Rams every single school day this year, going on over 100 straight days with no end in sight. The blue and yellow have shown through during all kinds of weather, holidays, formal wear, spirit days, and more.

Great job letting your true colors shine through Principal Pollock!