Join us in congratulating South Hills Middle School PE Teacher, John Wunderli, who is being recognized as the best of the best in his field.

Mr. Wunderli was awarded the SHAPE Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year award at the annual SHAPE conference for making a real difference in the lives of students and their communities. This award recognizes educators, like John Wunderli, who inspire, motivate, and foster a love of healthy living, physical activity, and personal growth.

We are proud of Mr. Wunderli for his dedication to the job, supporting students, promoting healthy lifestyles, and helping to shape the future of health and physical education in our state.

Congratulations and keep up the amazing work!

It was an opportunity to interact directly with lawmakers during the 2026 legislative session and some Herriman High School teachers and students did it with a passion for one program in particular. They headed to the Capitol for the inaugural AP Day on the Hill. The landmark event brought together Advanced Placement (AP) scholars and educators from across Utah to interface directly with the state’s decision-makers.

Herriman High students and teachers helped celebrate success of the AP program by providing lawmakers with firsthand accounts of its academic impact. Teachers highlighted how the rigorous AP curriculum elevates classroom standards and prepares students for the transition to higher education and professional careers. Students shared personal stories of how AP courses have revolutionized their study habits, critical thinking skills, and overall approach to learning.

We are proud of the JSD students and staff for representing Herriman High with such professionalism and passion on the State stage.

Throughout March, we are recognizing amazing educators who make a difference. The Jordan Education Foundation has selected the following as the Outstanding Educator of the Year at their school.

• Kathryn Foote (Riverside Elementary)

• Malece Lewis (Westvale Elementary)

• Alyse Almond (West Jordan High School)

• Abi Hart (Joel P Jensen Middle School)

• Judy Leonard (Jordan School District Student Support Services)

Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you for all that you do to positively impact the lives of our students.

They work tirelessly to give students every opportunity to find success in and outside of the classroom. Please join us in congratulating the school counseling team at Mountain Creek Middle School for being recognized as an American School Counselor (ASCA) Model Program. It is called a RAMP designation (Recognized ASCA Model Program) and the designation is only given to counseling teams demonstrating exemplary, data-driven, and comprehensive school counseling programs.

“This year’s RAMP honorees have shown their commitment to students and the school counseling profession,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “These schools used data to drive their program development and implementation so all students can achieve success. The RAMP  designation distinguishes these schools and encourages school counselors nationwide to strive for excellence.”  Mountain Creek Middle School will be honored at a recognition ceremony at ASCA’s Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA., on July 13, 2025.

Keep up the great work, Mountain Creek Middle team! We are proud of your kindness, compassion, and dedication to the job, making a difference in the lives of students every single day.