School is back in session at Jordan District schools this week! School zones will be active, so plan accordingly and allow extra time for your commute and walk and drive safely.

Some additional helpful reminders for students and drivers around crosswalks and in school zones include:

• 🛑Do not park or stop in the crosswalk.
• 📵Drive without distractions. 
• ⛔Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
• 🚨Always follow posted speed limits. 

Students and Parents:

• 🚶Plan your walking route before the first day of school.
• 🫷Wait for the crossing guard’s signal before proceeding into a crosswalk.
• 👀Look both ways before and make eye contact with drivers before crossing. 
• 🚙Drop students off only in safe, approved areas.

Let’s make it an amazing and safe school year!

It’s all fun and games at Oquirrh Hills Middle School as the students and staff celebrate the “Level Up” theme for the year. The Redrig video game truck gave staff a chance to unwind before the year begins and made back-to-school night a must-attend for students. A special thanks to Sippy Soda & More in Riverton, which donated dirty sodas and sippy lattes to keep the teachers energized for the school year.

From the first level to the final boss, have a great school year Oquirrh Hills!

The big top arrived at Bluffdale Elementary as the school hosted the “Make It Count” carnival for its faculty. Led by Principal Staci Moore, acting as ringmaster, and Assistant Principal Veronica Holyoke, the lion tamer, teachers participated in various games and activities, such as a blindfolded ring toss and having their fortunes read. Each activity correlated with one of the six pillars of Jordan School District’s Portrait of a Graduate. As they work to make every student a curious thinker, creative problem solver, engaged citizen, empathetic communicator, resilient lifelong learner, and responsible teammate, these educators truly strive to make every moment count.

Marching band camps across the Jordan School District are in full swing. From early-morning drills to evening sectionals under the lights to civic parades, our talented high school musicians and color guards are putting in hours of hard work during the summer months.

All this commitment and dedication from our bands leads to the first band showdown of the season on Saturday, September 19th, at the Nebo Tournament of Bands in Payson.

The start of school is right around the corner, but some Monte Vista Elementary students have already visited the school to read a book. The school hosted a readathon party for everyone who completed their summer reading goals. Students grabbed a slice of pizza and a bowl of ice cream before settling down with a pillow and a blanket on the gym floor to read a book with their friends. Everyone who achieved their reading goals received a medal, and members of the 1,000-Minute Club took home a Mustang trophy for reaching an amazing milestone. 

Great job with your summer reading, Monte Vista!