JATC Student Greenhouse Annual Spring Plant Sale

Plants at the JATC South GreenhouseStudents and staff with JATC South Student Greenhouse have been busy getting ready for their Spring Sale. There is an assortment of annuals, perennials, baskets, herbs, and vegetables. If you have questions or would like to know more, call 801-412-1312 or visit @jatc_greenhouse on Instagram.

Days: Monday – Friday, May 1 to June 2
Hours: 8 am to 3 pm
Location: 12723 S. Park Ave. Riverton, Utah

District Employees & Volunteers Receive Region 6 PTA Awards

PTA award winnersCongratulations to our amazing District employees and volunteers who are recipients of the Region 6 PTA awards.

The awards were given out at the recent Board of Education meeting by Sonja Delaney, director of Region 6 PTA, Cammy Whitchurch, assistant director; and Ann Howden, awards specialist.

  • Outstanding School Administrator
    • Joel Pullan, Riverton Elementary
    • Curtis Jensen, South Jordan Middle
    • Sally Wilde, Bingham High
  • Advocacy Award
    • William Howell, Riverton Elementary
    • Outstanding Elementary Educator
    • Gina Nokes, Riverton Elementary
    • Jayson Hassler, Mountain Shadows Elementary
    • Leslie Probert, Jordan Ridge Elementary
    • Rex Prescott, Foothills Elementary
  • Engagement Award
    • Katie Fuller, Riverton Elementary
    • McKenna Christensen, Foothills Elementary
    • William Howell, Riverton Elementary
  • Inclusivity Award
    • Casey Blohm, South Jordan Middle
    • Heather Smith, Bingham High
    • Heidi Rivera, Riverton Elementary
  • Outstanding Secondary Educator
    • Kelly DeHaan Mountain Ridge High
    • Melinda VanKomen, Riverton High
    • Shawn Kidd, South Jordan Middle
    • Taunia Bean, Bingham High
  • Spirit of PTA Award
    • Amy Andrewsen, Mountain Shadows Elementary
    • Hillary Moser, Westland Elementary
    • Kayci Richins, Riverton Elementary
    • Katie Fuller, Riverton Elementary
    • McKenna Christensen, Foothills Elementary
    • Todd Hougaard, Bingham High
  • Outstanding Support Staff
    • Ann Fritz, South Jordan Middle
    • Geovanni Perez, Jordan Ridge Elementary
    • Marinda Jelinek, Mountain Shadows Elementary
    • Marinda Quist, Bingham High
    • Paul Hansen, Riverton Elementary
  • Outstanding Volunteer Award
    • Amy Dimick, Foothills Elementary
    • Desiree VanDyke, South Jordan Middle
    • Jennifer Christensen, Monte Vista Elementary
    • Kayci Richins, Riverton Elementary
    • Loraine Holman, Bingham High
  • Ms. Delaney also presented the following individuals with State PTA awards:
    • Jason Hassler, Mountain Shadows Elementary School, Outstanding Administrator
    • Rex Prescott, Foothills Elementary School, Outstanding Elementary Educator
    • Melinda VanKomen, Riverton High, Outstanding Secondary Educator
    • Kelly DeHaan, Mountain Ridge High School, Involvement Award
    • Hillary Moser, Westland Elementary, Spirit of PTA Award
    • Katie Fuller, Riverton Elementary, Engagement Award

Thank You KSL NewsRadio for Highlighting Riverton High School, Jordan School District, and the Community

It was an exciting day at Riverton High as KSL NewsRadio broadcast live from the school as part of their “KSL in Your Community” statewide tour. The broadcast included two KSL morning shows “Tim and Amanda,” and “Dave & Dujenovic.” Thank you for spotlighting the great students, teachers, and staff at Riverton High and others doing great things throughout Jordan School District. A special thanks to show hosts, Amanda Dickson, Debbie Dujanovic and Derek Brown  (filling in for Dave Noriega) and to Riverton High for being such great hosts.

We appreciate KSL NewsRadio for highlighting and uplifting our schools and communities throughout Utah with their “KSL in Your Community” tour.

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals Award Winners!

JAESP WinnersThe Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals winners are nominated by Jordan School District employees from across the District.

JAESP board members presented each winner with an award at their school and they were invited to a special breakfast with Superintendent Anthony Godfrey. All of the winners now advance to the UAESP state competition.

Congratulations to the principals listed below:

  • Distinguished Principal of the Year: Theresa Christensen, Falcon Ridge Elementary School
  • Assistant Principal of the Year: Elizabeth Pollock, Ridge View Elementary School
  • Principal Mentor of the Year: Nan Ririe, Monte Vista Elementary School
  • Rookie of the Year: Elizabeth Felt, Mountain Point Elementary School
  • Instructional Leader of the Year: Tina Susuico, Mountain Shadows Elementary School
  • Innovator of the Year: Leslie Ewell, Daybreak Elementary School
  • Community Leader of the Year: Kristie Howe, Eastlake Elementary School
  • Student Advocate of the Year: Abe Yospe, Columbia Elementary School

Fort Herriman Middle School Carries on Long Tradition of Amazing Musicals

Students on stage in Newsies Jr.They have been producing some pretty amazing musicals for more than a decade now at Fort Herriman Middle School and this year is no exception. Theater teacher Kala Martin is the driving force behind the shows and has been producing them for 11 years with retired teacher Stacy Thackeray by her side. Tanner Sumens, a talented dancer and choreographer, has been sharing his talents helping with the shows for six years.

This year the students took to the stage in an incredible performance of the Broadway musical, Newsies Jr. They sang their hearts out in amazing costumes surrounded by Broadway-like props and a wonderful set design.

Thanks to Kala Martin, Stacy Thackeray and Tanner Sumens for working tirelessly preparing students to be in the spotlight and giving them an opportunity to shine.

Congratulations to everyone involved on a fabulous performance and a job well done!