Category Archives: School Stories

Jordan District Sophomores Prepare For High School Years

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The halls of Jordan District high school’s have come alive as back-to-school season is underway. Sophomore orientation allowed incoming students a chance to explore their new school, check out Chromebooks, get a yearbook photo, and say hello to old friends and make some new ones. Students could also meet student body officers and investigate all the clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities available to them.

Good luck to all Jordan School District sophomores in the upcoming school year as they prepare to write the next chapter in their education!

South Valley School Staff Builds Camaraderie with Building Blocks

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Educators at South Valley School got together for some team building using building blocks to kick off their year. The school theme for the year is “Building the Future Together,” and the educators took this theme literally as they worked in groups to build the fastest LEGO car at their staff welcome meeting.

A special congrats goes to the team of Ms. Egan, Mr. Holdaway, Ms. Lane, Ms. Roylance, and Ms. Ward of Class 3. Their LEGO racer proved to have the best aerodynamics and the most muscle under the hood, placing them on the top step of the podium. Have a great school year South Valley, and keep building up your students brick by brick!

Community Partners Volunteer to Set Up New Innovations Lab at Juniper Elementary

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Employees of the Utah Jazz, Utah Mammoth, America First Credit Union, and Jordan School District rolled up their sleeves and got to work getting the Innovation Lab at Juniper Elementary School up and running. This new space will contain everything from 3D printers to stop motion cameras, transforming a classroom into a digital learning laboratory where students can be creative and develop new skills. 

The group of volunteers spent their morning cleaning the classroom, painting the walls, and unboxing equipment and supplies to set up the room. The new lab will be housed at Juniper Elementary but used by classes in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade from across the District. 

Thank you to the Jazz, Mammoth, and America First Credit Union for their help in creating an amazing learning environment for students of Jordan School District.

Jordan School District Educators Connect and Collaborate on New “Portrait of a Graduate” at Annual Training

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Jordan School District Professional Development Day Thousands of Jordan School District teachers returned from summer break to a day of professional development aimed at preparing them for the 2025-26 school year. The districtwide event focused on collaboration and equipping educators with new tools and strategies.

In the morning, teachers selected from a variety of keynote speakers who addressed topics ranging from artificial intelligence and building student confidence to reconnecting with students and bridging the gap between educational theory and classroom practice.

The afternoon session introduced the District’s new “Portrait of a Graduate,” a key initiative designed to shape students’ academic and personal growth. Educators participated in sessions to understand and implement this new framework.

Thank you to all the educators for participating in this important professional development day and making their return to start the 2025-26 school year one to remember. The day’s events underscore the District’s commitment to supporting its teachers and ensuring a strong start to the academic year.