It was an elegant night to remember for students and staff at the South Valley School. When a teacher at the school realized many South Valley students were never given the opportunity to attend a swanky senior night out, she jumped into action. The teacher rallied others at the school and together they organized a beautiful Senior Dinner and Dance Night.

Graduates and their guests were greeted with corsages and boutonnières made by staff and then escorted to their tables and seated by a Maitre d’.

 The students enjoyed an Italian soda bar while they waited for staff to serve them courses of charcuterie, salad, lasagna, rolls, and cheesecake.

A fabulous string quartet from Copper Hills High School provided background music during the dinner. Students also had the opportunity to take photos with an Italian backdrop, dance to their hearts’ content (with another fantastic set by DJ Max) and enjoy popcorn and candy snacks. Each graduate also had a photo memory on a graduate wall.

Congratulations to the South Valley staff who worked so hard to plan such a special night, create an amazing atmosphere, and give students a magical night they will always remember.

They inspire students every day with lessons that prepare them for future success. This week join us in celebrating the great teachers in Jordan School District as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers truly are a treasure in every one of our schools and classrooms, in our communities too.

At Aspen Elementary School, teachers were treated to an activity making their very own flower bouquets. That’s because the school wanted teachers to know, “How sweet it is to be taught by you,” and “If teachers were flowers, we’d pick you.”

Other schools are celebrating teachers by decorating classroom doors with clever teacher appreciation messages and displaying big signs outside the school.

Please take a minute to thank a teacher today for their hard work and dedication supporting students and education throughout the year.

Today is School Lunch Hero Day, which is dedicated to the smiling faces who make lunch one of the best parts of the school day.

Our school nutrition professionals are true heroes. They work hard to serve up delicious meals to fuel the young minds of our students and make a difference in our schools every single day. 

Thank you to our lunch heroes for everything you do!

School Bus drivers across Jordan School District rounded up to show off their skills and compete at the Jordan District School Bus Road-E-O. The drivers took a written test and competed in bus driving skills events that included an obstacle course, curb parking, tight turning, and student loading. The rodeo is a fun way to sharpen skills and practice keeping students safe when on the road.    

The top three bus wranglers each move on to represent Jordan District at the annual Utah State Safety Skills Competition and School Bus Road-E-O on Saturday, May 10. Congratulations to all who competed and best of luck at State to our winners!

• 1st Place – Glen Van Steeter
• 2nd Place – Lacey Paschall 
• 3rd Place – Gabbie Coy