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Mountain Creek Middle School’s Jody Long Surprised with Prestigious Honor

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It was a big surprise, one that Mountain Creek Middle School Assistant Principal Jody Long won’t soon forget. Principal Mike Glenn, along with students, teachers, and staff gathered as representatives from the state-wide ResilientYOU program presented Ms. Long with the 2024 ResilientYOU award.

ResilientYOU is a prestigious honor presented annually to organizations and individuals based on their exemplary efforts in building student resilience in their schools, homes and communities.

Award recipients will be honored on May 9th at an event called “Utah Prevention Day with the Salt Lake Bees” at Smith’s Ballpark in front of 10,000 students and teachers. Award recipients will also receive an honorary plaque.

Congratulations, Jody Long! Keep inspiring resilience in students and others in and outside of our schools.

Students Organize “Self-Care” Event Hoping to Help Classmates Prepare for Prom While Cutting Costs

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Some students at West Jordan High School wanted to make it easier and more affordable for everyone to feel good and go to prom this year. That’s why they organized a pre-prom “Self-Care Event” at the school. It was an event to help students prepare for prom and feel really good about themselves without breaking the bank.

The event offered things like free men’s and women’s haircuts, styling, braiding, even wigs for those who may have wanted a whole new look for a night. There were also free manicures, teeth whitening, eyebrow tinting and waxing, lash lifts, along with free jewelry, prom dresses, and suits. Students were also able to make their own beautiful corsages and boutonnieres for prom, which was Saturday night for West Jordan High.

The group of students who organized this amazing event belong to a program called “Sources of Strength,” and members are peer leaders who work very hard to increase student belonging at West Jordan High. Art and Photography teacher Robyn Briggs is their advisor and she helped to plan and bring everyone together.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making this such an incredible experience for students, including the community partners!

Hear what the students themselves and Robyn Briggs told Superintendent Godfrey about the “Self-Care” event and being part of “Sources of Strength” in this week’s Supercast podcast available Thursday.

Administrative Assignments – April 2024

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The following are new administrative assignments:

  • New Assignments and Transfers effective for the 2024-25 school year:
    • Lisa Jackson, assistant principal at Fort Herriman Middle assigned principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle.
    • Ann Pessetto, principal at Silver Crest Elementary assigned principal at Westland Elementary.
    • Patty Bowen, principal at Copper Canyon Elementary assigned principal at Silver Crest Elementary.
    • Bobbie Nixon, principal at Herriman Elementary assigned principal at Copper Canyon Elementary.
    • Laurie Goodsell, principal at Westland Elementary assigned principal at Herriman Elementary.
    • Michelle Putnam, assistant principal at Bingham High assigned assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High.
    • Rufine Einzinger, assistant principal at Copper Hills High assigned assistant principal at Bingham High.
    • Janilee Mullen, assistant principal at Riverton High assigned assistant principal at Copper Hills High.
    • Kyrstin Wingert, administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High appointed assistant principal at Riverton High.
    • Britnee Eng, administrative intern at Herriman High appointed assistant principal at Valley High.
    • Mindy Lokey, assistant principal at Valley High assigned assistant principal at Fort Herriman Middle.
    • Jennifer Jarrard, assistant principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle assigned assistant principal at South Hills Middle.
    • Joshua Ricks, assistant principal at South Jordan Middle assigned assistant principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle.
    • Brian Rambadt, assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle assigned assistant principal at South Jordan Middle.
    • Joshua Stott, assistant principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle assigned assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle.
    • Karen Moore, administrative intern at Joel P. Jensen and South Jordan Middle appointed assistant principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle.
    • Sharra Palmer, administrative intern at Bluffdale Elementary appointed assistant principal at Kauri Sue Hamilton School.
    • Aubri Moench, assistant principal at South Hills Middle assigned assistant principal at Juniper Elementary.
    • Amber Allen, assistant principal at Bastian Elementary assigned assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary.
    • Kasey Dahl, assistant principal at Ridge View Elementary assigned assistant principal at Bastian Elementary.
    • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary assigned assistant principal at Midas Creek Elementary.
    • Thyme Meleisea-Vea, assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary assigned assistant principal at Jordan Hills Elementary.
    • Trudy Jack, assistant principal at Majestic Elementary assigned assistant principal at Hayden Peak Elementary.
    • Veronica Holyoke, assistant principal at Oakcrest Elementary assigned assistant principal at Bluffdale Elementary.
    • April Thompson, assistant principal at Riverton Elementary assigned assistant principal at Oakcrest Elementary.
    • Shauna Worthington, administrator returning from sabbatical leave assigned assistant principal at Riverton Elementary.
    • Heather Handy, assistant principal at Bluffdale Elementary assigned assistant principal at Aspen Elementary.
  • New Administrative Intern Assignments effective for the 2024-25 school year:
    • Daniel Call, teacher at Summit Academy assigned administrative intern at Copper Hills High.
    • Megan Daly, counselor at Hidden Valley Middle assigned administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High.
    • Ivie Erickson, teacher at West Jordan Middle assigned administrative intern at Bingham High.
    • Travis Foster, teacher at West Jordan High assigned administrative intern at Riverton High.
    • Markie Harper, counselor at Copper Hills High assigned administrative intern at Herriman High.
    • Derek Winder, counselor at Copper Mountain Middle assigned administrative intern at West Jordan High.
    • Andrea Call, CTE teacher at Bingham High assigned administrative intern at West Hills Middle and West Jordan Middle.
    • Rachelle Smith, teacher at Oak Leaf Elementary assigned administrative intern at Joel P. Jensen Middle and South Hills Middle.
    • Stacie Thompson, teacher at Golden Fields Elementary assigned administrative intern at Hidden Valley Middle and Sunset Ridge Middle.
    • Aimie Rizzuto, teacher at Aspen Elementary assigned administrative intern at Jordan Ridge Elementary.
    • Megan Hamilton, teacher specialist in the Teaching and Learning Department assigned administrative intern at Blackridge Elementary.
    • Toni Lasater, teacher specialist in the Teaching and Learning Department assigned administrative intern at Oak Leaf Elementary.
    • Denise White, instructional coach in Canyons School District assigned administrative intern at Majestic Elementary.

Musical Sounds of the Jordan Youth Symphony Fun and Delightful

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It was a special musical treat for Board of Education members, parents, family, and friends Tuesday evening at JATC South in Riverton. Some of the best young musicians you will find in Jordan School District were gathered for a fun and delightful concert. The student musicians are all part of the Jordan Youth Symphony.

Under the direction of Eric Perkins, Oquirrh Hills Middle School, and Jennifer Clark, Mountain Creek Middle School, the Jordan Youth Symphony is an audition symphony chosen primarily from the middle school band and orchestra programs in Jordan School District.

Thanks to the Jordan Youth Symphony for sharing their amazing music!

Special Evening Celebrating Jordan School District Region 6 PTA Award Winners

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It was a night to celebrate as Region 6 PTA Director Sonja DeLaney, Associate Director Jessica Navarro, and Awards Specialist Ann Howden presented the Region 6 PTA awards to the following: 

  • Administrator
    • Abe Yospe, Foothills Elementary School
    • April Thompson, Riverton Elementary School
  • Advocacy
    • Stephanie Beck, Foothills Elementary School
  • Development
    • Danielle Gough, Fox Hollow Elementary School
    • Laurie Jo McDonald, Foothills, Elementary School
  • Elementary Educator
    • Chris Bernier, Foothills Elementary School
    • Gina Nokes, Riverton Elementary School
  • Engagement
    • Jen Gallagher, Foothills Elementary School
    • Bingham High School PTSA
  • Inclusivity
    • Julie Stuart, Foothills Elementary School
  • Secondary Educator
    • Brett Nelson, Riverton High School
    • Cris Stiles, Mt Ridge High School
    • Marc Jensen, Bingham High School
  • Spirit of PTA
    • Chantal Brown, Bingham High School
    • Heather Vanleeuwen, Jordan Ridge Elementary School
    • Megan Wilding, Blackridge Elementary School
    • Morgan Meyers, Foothills Elementary School
  • Support Staff
    • Carolyn Wood, Riverton Elementary School
    • Favio Gonzalez, Foothills Elementary School
    • Kaydee Gehrke, Black Ridge Elementary School
    • Tricia Troester, Elk Meadows Elementary School
  • Volunteer
    • Ashley Pack, Golden Fields Elementary School
    • Camille Kidman, Riverton Elementary School
    • Elissa Tran, Copper Mountain Middle School
    • Kayci Richins, Riverton Elementary School
    • Kimber Probst, Foothills Elementary School
    • Laurie Larsen, Blackridge Elementary School
    • Mackenzie Ferrin, Columbia Elementary School
  • State Winners from Region 6
    • Abe Yospe
    • Stephanie Beck
    • Danielle Gough
    • Chris Bernier
    • Jen Gallagher
    • Julie Stuart
    • Cris Stiles
    • Favia Gonzalez
    • Tricia Troester

Congratulations to all of the amazing PTA award winners!