Category Archives: School Stories

Congratulations Jordan School District 2025 Class of Retirees

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They have made a huge impact in the lives of thousands of students throughout the course of their careers, and now they are beginning a new chapter in their own lives. The Jordan School District 2025 Class of Retirees were honored during a special dinner and celebration sponsored by the Board of Education on Tuesday night.

A total of 93 employees are retiring this year and together they have devoted 2,207 years to education. The longest serving retiree in this year’s class is Paul Thomas with 44 years followed by Dyke Nelsen with 41.25 years.

A huge thank you to all of our retirees. You have devoted countless hours to students and their education, and your work has made a huge difference in Jordan School District. We wish you the very best in your retirement, you will be missed.

Also a big thanks to the Mountain Ridge High School madrigals for a beautiful performance under the direction of Kelly DeHaan. And thanks to Jeramie Velarde for sharing his amazing musical talents, setting the stage as retirees were arriving for the evening.

CTE Internship Program Celebrates Successful School Year

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The CTE Internship program celebrated a successful school year with a luncheon at the JATC South campus. Interns in the course were required to work at least 40 hours at their selected site. The year’s cohort completed more than 6000 combined internship hours. Those enrolled in the course received hands-on experience in a career path of their choice, spending time with barbers, corrections officers, doctors, engineers, firefighters, and more.

Kudos to students, mentors, and staff for collaborating on such an impactful program for all involved.

To learn more about the CTE Internship program, visit www.jordantech.org/apps/pages/CTEinternship

Jordan District Unified Athletes Earn Medals, Podiums, and Smiles at State Meet

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Unified Athletes from five Jordan School District High Schools had an incredible showing at the State Finals Track & Field meet held on the BYU campus. The results sorted by school are listed below.

  • Bingham
    • Boys 50m – Lawson Dwelle (6th place)
    • Girls 50m – Brandi Vehikite (2nd)
    • Girls Javelin – Brandi Vehikite (1st), Lydia Riddle (6th)
    • Girls Shot Put – Brandi Vehikite (4th)
  • Copper Hills
    • Girls 100m – Hailee Brixey (5th)
    • 4×100 Relay – 2nd Grizzly A (Corbin Roesbery, Johan Acevedo Gonzalez, Cambria Sandoval, Zayne Larsen), 6th Grizzly B (Ayden Hill, Alan Shepherd, Porter Layton, Molly Mortensen), 8th Grizzly C (Kylee Crane, Gabe McGhie, Carter Anderson, Tristian Petersen)
    • Boys Shot Put – Ayden Hill (3rd)
    • Girls Shot Put – Emma Figueroa (3rd), Samantha Miller (6th)
    • Girls Javelin – Hailee Brixey (2nd), Emma Figueroa (3rd)
    • Boys Long Jump – Alan Shepherd (3rd)
  • Herriman
    • 4×100 relay – 5th (Justin Lugo Gavira, Miguel Chirino-Parra, Ethan Hoskins, Carson Christensen)
    • Boys 50m – Miguel Chirino-Parra (2nd), Saiah Lono (3rd), Justin Lugo Gavira (4th), Isaac Reed (5th)
    • Girls 50m – Alexa Alvarez (1st), Jaymi Bonner (5th)
    • Boys Javelin – Miguel Chirino-Parra (1st)
    • Girls Javelin – Jaymi Bonner (5th)
    • Girls Shot Put – Alexa Alvarez (1st)
  • Riverton
    • Girls 50m – Megan Sorenson (6th)
    • Boys 100m – Carter Olsen (3rd)
    • Girls 100m – Kimmy Laymon (2nd), Sophie Erickson (4th)
    • 4×100 Relay – 4th Riverton 1, 10th Riverton 2
    • Boys Javelin – Wade Kelsch (4th), Kevin Vaca-Perez (5th), Koen Barnhisel (6th)
    • Girls Javelin – Megan Sorenson (4th)
    • Girls Long Jump – Mia Jackman (1st), Megan Sorenson (2nd)
  • West Jordan
    • Boys 100m – Tyson Rigby (1st), Robert West (4th)
    • 4×100 Relay – 4th (Tyson Rigby, Israel Ramirez, Morgan T., Bruno C)
    • Boys Long Jump – Tyson Rigby (1st)
    • Girls Shot Put – Peyton Chamberlain (1st)
    • Congratulations to all the amazing athletes who participated this season!

South Jordan Elementary Teacher Honored With Billboard

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If you are driving north on I-15 in the south end of the valley, look up and you can see South Jordan Elementary School’s Alan LaFleur getting a large recognition. The second-grade teacher was named Siegfried and Jensen Teacher of the Month. The award came with gift cards for Delta and Buffalo Wild Wings, some of his favorite treats, and his very own billboard located at about 9000 S and I-15.

Mr. LaFleur was surprised with the honor in his classroom. Thank you to Siegfried and Jensen for the recognition, and congratulations to Mr. LaFleur. Keep up the great work!

Jordan PREP Students Proudly Graduate from SLCC with One-Year Certificates

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Six Jordan PREP students graduate SLCCIt was a proud and emotional moment at Salt Lake Community College’s graduation as six high school seniors from Jordan School District walked across the stage at SLCC’s graduation ceremony, receiving their one-year college degrees three weeks before graduating from high school.

These students began their journey in the Jordan PREP program when they were just 11 and 12 years old. The rigorous, math-focused summer enrichment program identifies high-achieving middle school students with a strong interest in STEM and prepares them for advanced academic success.

Thanks to the leadership of Stacy Pierce, who brought the program to Jordan School District, the initiative has grown significantly. Ms. Pierce said, “The students will change the world for generations to come.”

As these students prepare to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams, Jordan School District celebrates their achievements and looks forward to the bright futures they will undoubtedly build.