Category Archives: School Stories

Riverton and Mountain Ridge High School Chinese DLI Students Keep Chinese Teaching Assistant Day Alive and Well With Fun in the Classroom

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Last year’s Chinese Teaching Assistant Day was well received by teachers, students, and parents. This year, Chinese DLI students from RHS and MRHS returned to the elementary schools for another great experience.

Riverton High School’s Chinese DLI students visited Southland Elementary, while Mountain Ridge students went to Foothills Elementary to serve as Chinese teaching assistants. They were divided into six groups to teach different grade levels, focusing on Chinese medicine and health.

The high school students tailored their teaching plans to each grade level and incorporated fun activities to go along with each lesson. They also shared with the elementary students the challenging but rewarding projects they did in high school, such as Chinese short films, documentaries, Chinese Socratic Seminars, and Chinese Club campaigns.

This program provided elementary students with role models and gave them a glimpse of their future possibilities. Many high school students realized the challenges of teaching and gained a deeper respect for teachers through this experience.

Keep up the great work, Chinese DLI students and teachers!

Middle School Teachers Send Students Off to Summer Break with Unforgettable Talent Show

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Unbeknownst to students, West Hills Middle School teachers spent hours putting the final touches on their choreographed routines and tuning their instruments in preparation for the end-of-year school talent show. The performances ranged from an 80s rock piece featuring the song “The Final Count Down,” to an original dance by teachers dressed up as Napoleon Dynomite.

The atmosphere was charged with excitement as students and staff enthusiastically cheered on performances. The joy and thrill of the performance were palpable, and the memories of their favorite performances will undoubtedly linger for a long time.

Great job, West Hills Middle School teachers and staff for finding an incredible way to end the school year.

Terra Linda Community Comes Together for Family Fun at Cultural Night

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It was a night of family fun that took everyone on an adventure to different parts of the world. A Cultural Night was recently held at Terra Linda Elementary School. It took participants from Canada and Columbia to Japan, Greece, Norway, Ecuador, and beyond. Students and their families were able to enjoy some treats and engage in a number of activities getting to know different cultures, dress, traditions, and history.

Thanks, Terra Linda Elementary School, for giving students and their families a ticket to tour different parts of the world.

High Fives for West Jordan High School Seniors During Inspirational “Graduation Walk”

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It was a fun and somewhat emotional walk down memory lane for West Jordan High School seniors the day before graduation. The students participated in a “Graduation Walk,” where they walked up and down the halls of their former elementary and middle schools greeting students and connecting with former teachers. It was a special reunion and it meant a lot to the graduates and teachers who played such a big part in their early education and lives.

The graduates also use the walk to inspire and encourage younger students to take advantage of their educational opportunities and dream big for a bright future.

Thanks for the inspiration, West Jordan High seniors!

Jordan Education Foundation Recognizes 2024 “Outstanding Education Support Professionals”

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Picture of ESP award winnersPlease join us in congratulating the 2024 Jordan Education Foundation “Outstanding Education Support Professionals.” They were honored at the Board of Education meeting for their hard work, kindness, and always going above and beyond supporting students, staff, parents, and patrons in Jordan School District.

We are extremely proud of our valued Education Support Professionals and this year’s JEF award winners. Congratulations to the following:

  • Gerard Doornbos, Facility Maintenance Senior Technician in Auxiliary Services
  • Melissa Eliason, Student Support Services at Kauri Sue Hamilton School
  • Kira Frischknecht, Wellness Room Assistant at Riverton Elementary School
  • Makenzie Fuller, Instructional Assistant at Herriman Elementary School
  • Matt Gates, Technology Support Technician at South Jordan Middle School
  • Deidre Griggs, Head Secretary at Westland Elementary School
  • Janie Hyde, Administrative Assistant Student Support Services
  • Andrew Minardi, Head Custodian in Transportation
  • Stacy Peterson, Administrative Assistant at Fort Herriman Middle School
  • Jodi Spencer, Opportunities Coordinator at South Valley School
  • Lauri Spitzenberger, Technology & Education Specialist in Custodial/Energy Services
  • Becca Janis, Special Educator, Early Intervention at Jordan Child Development Center