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Mountain Ridge High School Percussion Very Impressive Competing at World Championships

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They are a truly talented and dedicated group of students taking their passion and talents to new heights this past week. The Mountain Ridge High School Percussion (front ensemble and drumline) returned home from Dayton, Ohio after competing at the WGI World Championships and they have something of which to be very proud.

Mountain Ridge is the first high school to make the trip in 20 years, and these amazing students represented the Intermountain region extremely well by advancing to the semi-finals round for the first time in Utah’s history! The ensemble and drumline consists of 34 students led by band director Cris Stiles.

To celebrate their success, the Percussion team will have a free Friends & Family night performance this Friday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mountain Ridge High School gym.

Congratulations Mountain Ridge High Percussion and Drumline! You made us very proud in world competition.

“Future Money Makers Mashup” Introduces Students to the Diverse World of Finance

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They are young minds ready to invest in their futures, learning about financial success. On Wednesday, more than 250 ninth grade students, representing all 12 middle schools in Jordan School District, met at the Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus for a seminar called “Future Money Makers Mashup.”

Students who showed an aptitude for finance based on their YouScience results were invited to the event to learn how finance can be more than just careers in banking or Wall Street. More than a dozen presenters spoke about their careers in finance, representing a diverse group of industries, including aerospace, arts, construction, engineering, education, hospitality, and marketing.

The event was made possible by a sponsorship from Cyprus Credit Union and a partnership with the South Valley Chamber of Commerce. A special thank you to all the presenters for sharing their time and knowledge with Jordan School District students.

Mountain Ridge High School Percussion Ensemble to Compete in World Championships

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They are packing their percussion instruments and headed out for a pretty prestigious competition. The Mountain Ridge High School percussion ensemble will be competing in the WGI 2025 Percussion World Championships this week in Dayton Ohio. A total of 34 students will be competing led by band director Cris Stiles.

They will be performing “Echoes of Ashes,” a set depicting the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii when they compete on Thursday morning.

We wish these talented students the very best of luck!

Thank you to Daniel Olsen for the Mountain Ridge High School percussion ensemble photos.

Students Display Creativity at Riverton Art Exhibition

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High School students throughout the Jordan School District are showcasing their talents in Riverton this month. The Old Dome Meeting Hall is displaying over 100 captivating pieces created by student artists ranging in mediums from photography, sculpture, painting, drawing, and more.
 
The public is invited to come view the exhibit Monday – Wednesday from Noon – 5 p.m. until April 30. Congratulations to all of the exceptional students participating!