Superintendent Receives Big Surprise from Board of Education, Welding and Collision Repair Students

At the Feb. 27 Board Meeting, Superintendent Anthony Godfrey thanked the Board of Education, Blair Jensen and his welding students, along with Nathan Shields and his collision repair students for the new signs for the Board room. The signs included his vision, “Be Curious, Be Intentional, Be United.” The Superintendent said it was a huge surprise to see the amazing work done by welding and collision repair students and the decorations are very much appreciated.

Schools Celebrate National School Breakfast Week with Fun Theme and Healthy Food

It was a breakfast service like no other at Ridge View Elementary School. That’s because the cafeteria staff got their groove on with a “Surf’s Up with School Breakfast” theme, and served up smiles and great food in style. It was part of National School Breakfast Week, which celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for learning and success.

National School Breakfast week is observed the first week of March and recognizes our school breakfast programs and the many ways the programs give kids a great start to every day, along with the big side of smiles they get from cafeteria staff.

Great job, Ridgeview cafeteria staff, for making breakfast fun, delicious, and nutritious, for students, teachers, and staff!

Bingham High School Hosts Inspirational Womens’ Day in Sports

It was a day to empower female student athletes throughout the state of Utah. Bingham High School Athletic Director Andee Bouwhuis was a driving force behind the first annual “Womens’ Day in Sports,” which was sponsored by the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (UIAAA) and the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA). About 150 female athletes from more than a dozen school districts around the state participated. The girls, all sophomores and juniors, were inspired by speakers who encouraged them to raise the bar in leadership and be ambassadors for women in sports and sports professions.

The girls learned about proper nutrition to fuel the body as an athlete and positive body image. They heard from a sports psychologist and a gold medal Olympian in water polo.

It was an amazing event and we are grateful to everyone who helped in planning and making it such an impactful day for girls in sports.

Golden Fields Elementary School Student Wins Top Prize in State Competition

She is a talented young student who found inspiration from her gym coach at Golden Fields Elementary School. Now, Naomi Ramba is being recognized for her talents.

Naomi entered a video essay contest called “Because of An Educator” in a State PTA competition. Naomi’s video was selected as the first-place winner at the State level for her entry called “Who Inspired Me.” In the video Naomi talked about how her gym coach, Summer McNeely, was an inspiration, changing Naomi’s mind about working hard, staying active, and coming to school.

Jordan School District Board of Education members, along with Superintendent Anthony Godfrey and others recently recognized Naomi Ramba for her accomplishment. She also received a $500.00 cash prize and a plaque from the Utah State PTA.

Congratulations, Naomi Ramba. Keep up the great work!

South Valley Students and Staff “Shine Bright Like a Diamond” in Annual Talent Show

They shine bright each and every day, but during the school’s annual talent show, students and staff at South Valley were shining brighter than ever. The theme of this show was Rihanna’s “Shine Bright Like a Diamond,” and the day started with student body officers singing the theme song.

Student art was on display and many genres of music were represented such as pop, country and rock. Several students also used South Valleys Ben-Q smartboard to demonstrate their drawing abilities, their singing, and hidden abilities-like being able to name countries on a world map.

DJ Max kept the party going as usual, supplying the music to accompany all the showcased talents. The South Valley cheerleading squad performed a routine and halfway through the show, school staff surprised students with a flash mob, lip syncing to their favorite 90’s boy band, Backstreet Boys “I Want It That Away.”

It was an amazing day for students and staff to shine bright like diamonds. Thanks to our student body, staff, and parents for cheering everyone on in their amazing display of talents.