They are dedicated, hard-working, kind, and always have the best interest of students at heart. Some school counselors are being recognized for all they do supporting students on a daily basis with the 2024 “Jordy Awards.” This is a districtwide, counselor nominated award and the nominees are voted on by school counselors as well.

Congratulations to the following 2024 “Jordy Award” winners:

Delanie Wu, a school counselor at Daybreak Elementary School, is someone who constantly goes above and beyond and always makes time to support other counselors. Colleagues say she looks for solutions, builds relationships, and is simply a great person with a passion for the work that she does every single day.

Josh Flores, a school counselor at Mountain Creek Middle School, is someone who goes out of his way to make everyone feel welcomed and included. Colleagues say Mr. Flores has a great work ethic, is determined to support students and other counselors, and has a sense of humor along the way. He is described as an all-around all-star who helps to make Jordan School District a better place.

Markie Harper, a school counselor at Copper Hills High School, is phenomenal in the work that she does with students. Colleagues say Ms. Harper is part of a team always looking for ways to improve and try something new if it will benefit students. She is described as energetic, optimistic, a problem solver, and someone who is always available to listen.

Congratulations to these incredible school counselors! Keep up the great work supporting students and our schools.

It was a great night for fans and players at a recent Salt Lake City Stars basketball game. The team took to the court coming out on top in their game against the Austin Spurs.

But some might say the biggest winners of the night were educators. The Salt Lake City Stars invited the Jordan Education Foundation “Outstanding Educators of the Year,” and the “Outstanding Principal of the Year,” to be recognized on court in front of a supportive and cheering crowd.

Congratulations to these deserving educators for the honor of being recognized and for the important work they do for students in classrooms throughout Jordan School District every single day.

Thank you to the Salt Lake City Stars for making sure educators know how much they are appreciated. Go Stars!

It was an evening focused on families to support students and their individual needs. The Jordan School District Special Education Transition Fair was recently held at West Jordan Middle School and, thanks to everyone involved, it was a great success! The goal of this annual event was to provide special education students and their families with information and resources on transition services from a variety of outside agencies.

Approximately 73 families attended the Transition Fair and they represented all Jordan School District special schools, high schools, and some of our middle schools. South Valley School Student Body Officers volunteered, greeting families, helping at the registration table, and distributing refreshments.

We appreciate the 32 outside agencies for participating and showing support for students. Many parents expressed appreciation for the event saying it provided them with great information.

Thanks to Health Choice Utah, Crumbl, Swig, Chick-Fil-A and others for their support and donations.

A huge thank you to teachers and staff as well, for promoting the event and reaching out to students and families to encourage their participation.

It was a great night supporting families and students, giving them information to support  future success.