They are in kitchens and cafeterias throughout the summer months cooking up healthy meals as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Thank you to all of our hard-working nutrition services staff making sure students have access to a healthy breakfast and lunch every week day during the summer break. These amazing employees are up before dawn to serve up great food with a big side of friendly smiles.

Anyone 18 and younger is welcome to enjoy free breakfast and lunch over the summer at five locations in Jordan School District. The meals are served Monday through Friday, from June 9 to August 1, excluding July 4, 24, and 25.

The free meals are available at the following locations:

• Majestic Elementary School, 7430 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan
• Heartland Elementary School, 1451 West 7000 South, West Jordan
• Westvale Elementary School, 2300 West Gardner Lane, West Jordan
• Columbia Elementary School, 3503 West 7800 South, West Jordan
• Oquirrh Elementary School, 7165 Paddington Road, West Jordan

• Breakfast service is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

West Jordan High School softball coach McHailee Danner was named the 2025 Female Coach of the Year at the Deseret News High School Sports Awards. Danner was presented with the trophy and a check for $1000 from America First Credit Union at a banquet at The Ballpark at America First Square

Danner just finished her second season as the head coach for the Jaguars and piloted the team to the UHSAA 5A State Championship in softball, West Jordan’s first-ever girls state championship in the school’s 44-year history.

Congrats on a well-deserved recognition, McHailee!

It might be summer break, but the work at our schools doesn’t take a vacation! Our dedicated custodians and sweepers are hard at work giving their schools a deep cleaning. They will spend the 10 weeks of summer scrubbing desks, vacuuming classrooms, buffing floors, changing locker combinations, and so much more. All of this ensures students arrive for the first day of school in a safe and clean environment to learn in. Thank you to all our custodians and sweepers for all that they do!

Join us in congratulating Terra Linda Elementary School Principal Yajaira Martinez who was recently awarded the “Student Advocate Principal of the Year” by the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals.

Principal Martinez was recognized, in part, for the incredible work she has done starting a schoolwide PAWS behavior plan teaching student’s kindness and problem-solving skills. Her nomination also said Ms. Martinez is a fierce advocate for students with Autism and she encourages all students to celebrate their differences and languages, to view them as superpowers.

Keep up the great work advocating for students, Yajaira Martinez!

Oakcrest Elementary Principal Mr. Westwood received a big retirement surprise courtesy of Real Salt Lake. At a special assembly, Mr. Westwood, a big soccer fan, was presented with a customized jersey by Leo the Lion as a token of appreciation for the many years of service to the community. He was also presented with a homemade quilt signed by the students and faculty.

Thank you, Mr. Westwood for the difference you have made in the lives of your students. Enjoy your well-earned retirement!