Category Archives: School Stories

A Meaningful and Memorable Veterans Day Program at Mountain Creek Middle School

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It was an emotional program honoring veterans, and it was both meaningful and memorable for students, teachers, and staff at Mountain Creek Middle School. Each year on Veterans Day, the school makes sure military veterans are not forgotten by paying tribute to them in a special way.

This year, they honored 12 veterans from the local community. Military personnel from Camp Williams led a flag ceremony and the National Anthem was performed by the Mountain Creek Middle orchestra. Esesra Leota, a military veteran who was honored during the program, played a military medley on bagpipes, taps, and reveille (a bugle call that marks the beginning and end of the day on a military base). There were also remarks from Principal Mike Glenn and Major Norm Rentschler.

We are proud of Mountain Creek Middle School for going above and beyond with this program honoring those who serve to protect our freedoms.

West Jordan High School Girls Tennis Team Takes Home State Academic Title

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Join us in congratulating the West Jordan High School girl’s tennis team. Not only are they very talented in athletics, they are accomplished in academics. In fact, the WJHS girl’s tennis team has been named the 2024-25 5A Academic State Champions by the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (UIAAA). The team had the best combined GPA in all of 5A. Their combined GPA was 3.973.

This is a distinguished award which recognizes students who excel in the classroom as well as in athletic competition.

We are very proud of the WJHS girl’s tennis team and their amazing accomplishment. Keep up the great work!

Veterans Honored and Celebrated at Westland Elementary School with Parade and Program

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A group photo of veterans at Westvale Elelemtnary It was a day to say a sincere thanks for their service as local veterans, including a 99-year-old who served in World War II, showed up to be honored at Westland Elementary School. The PTA organized the event inviting Herriman High School JROTC members who served as the Color Guard. During a patriotic program, Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Willard Evans got emotional as he talked to students about what it means to be a veteran. Sergeant Willard has three grandchildren at the school.

99-year-old WWII Private First Class Army veteran Frank Brown also spoke to students and staff. Mr. Brown’s grandson, who has two children at the school, talked about his grandfather’s time serving in Europe and the hardships he endured hiking through the Alps of Italy while in service to his country. Each veteran in attendance had their name and rank read out loud and then stood as the audience cheered. The students sang a song representing each military branch. Two walls were decorated with photos honoring veterans who have passed and those still with us.

The veterans and JROTC marched through the halls of Westland Elementary, where students waved flags, cheered, and showed their deep respect.

Thank you to Westland Elementary PTA, students, and staff for honoring veterans in such a meaningful way. Thanks, as well, to members of the military for their service and sacrifice.

2025-26 School Choice Permit Window Open

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The school choice open enrollment (permit) window for the 2025-26 school year is now open.  Students currently attending on a school choice permit will NOT need to reapply for a permit if they are remaining at the same school for the 2025-26 school year. Students who desire to move schools or any student currently on the waitlist without a permit must reapply to be considered for a 2025-26 permit.

The 2025-26 school choice application is available at:

Please note: These links will forward you to the permit application and must be entered without an “https”.

To view the school choice permit procedures, please go to planning.jordandistrict.org/enrollment/schoolchoice/.

La ventana de inscripción abierta (permiso) de elección de escuela para el año escolar 2025-26 ya está abierta. Los estudiantes que actualmente asisten con un permiso de elección de escuela NO necesitarán volver a solicitar un permiso si permanecerán en la misma escuela para el año escolar 2025-26. Los estudiantes que deseen mudarse de escuela o cualquier estudiante que se encuentre actualmente en la lista de espera sin un permiso deben volver a
presentar una solicitud para ser considerados para un permiso 2025-26.

La solicitud de elección de escuela 2025-26 está disponible en:

Tenga en cuenta: estos enlaces lo reenviarán a la solicitud de permiso y deben ingresarse sin un “https”.

Para ver los procedimientos de permiso de elección de escuela, visite planning.jordandistrict.org/enrollment/schoolchoice/.

Holiday Plant Sale at JATC South Greenhouse Starts November 18

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JATC Winter Plant Sale

The JATC South Greenhouse Winter Plant Sale is from November 18 through December 20 in Riverton. You can purchase poinsettias in various colors, Christmas cactus, and succulent bowls. All proceeds benefit the JATC South Urban Horticulture program.

JATC South Greenhouse’s hours of operation are regular school days, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., and they accept cash or credit cards, no checks. Supplies are limited.

JATC South is located at 12723 South, Park Ave. in Riverton.