Portuguese DLI Students Perform Holiday Songs

Bluffdale Elementary School students put on a dazzling performance for the community, singing songs in English and Portuguese. The concert highlighted the student’s accomplishments in learning a second language in their dual language immersion (DLI) programs.

Ten Jordan School District elementary schools offer DLI in Chinese, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. If you are interested in one of Jordan School District’s dual language immersion programs, please visit immersion.jordandistrict.org.

Ridge View Elementary School Students Enjoy Happy Holiday Sing-Along

It was a fun and festive morning leading up to the winter break for students and staff at Ridge View Elementary School. That’s because the school held its annual Holiday Sing-Along led by music teacher Kristen Helton. Other teachers and staff made up the Holiday Sing-Along band, which included talented members of the community, and Superintendent Anthony Godfrey on electric guitar. The music was amazing and the students participated singing with joy in the spirit of the holiday season.

Thanks to Ridge View Elementary School for giving students and staff a holiday send off like no other and musical memories to last a lifetime.

High School Students Reveal Big Holiday Fundraising Totals for Local Charities

JSD High School Holiday FundraisersIt was an exciting day filled with emotion, tears, and triumph as students from Jordan School District high schools gathered with anticipation to see how much money they raised for their local charities throughout the month of December.

The big reveals are something students, teachers, staff, parents, and members of the community look forward to, knowing all of the money raised is going to a cause carefully selected by each school.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the charity drives this year. The total for all six Jordan School District high schools is $645,935. 

Here are the high schools and the charities which will benefit from the hard work and giving spirit of students and the communities.

  • Bingham High School – $85,741 (The Kauri Sue Hamilton School and Make-A-Wish Utah)
  • Copper Hills High School –$71,515 (Local Families in Need in the West Jordan Community)
  •  Herriman High School – $141,436 (Children and The Earth Inc.)
  •  Mountain Ridge High School – $142,907 (Millie’s Princess Foundation)
  •  Riverton High School – $173,487 (The Refuge Utah)
  •  West Jordan High School – $30,849 (Unbridled Hope and Healing)

Grand Total for Jordan School District High Schools – $645,935

Mountain Ridge High Students Give Back to School With a Service Project

Students clean up at Mountain Ridge High School As a part of their annual charity drive, “Season of Scarlet,” dozens of students at Mountain Ridge High School, ” cleaned up around the school property to give back to their classmates. The students spent a few hours picking up trash and helping custodial staff clean the school.

Thank you to all who participated in the cleanup. What a great way to give back to your school and community.

Holiday Musical Hit at Mountain Shadows Elementary School

It was months in the making and finally the curtain time arrived. Teachers and staff at Mountain Shadows Elementary School took to the stage performing “Elf Jr.” to the delight of students and others in the audience. “Elf Jr.” is a musical which follows the adventures of Buddy the Elf, a lovable human raised at the North Pole. When Buddy discovers he’s not an elf after all, he sets off to find his true identity in bustling New York City.

The cast did a great job with colorful and creative costumes, singing and dancing their way to the wonder and delight of students. Congratulations to everyone involved in this fun and festive performance!