Daybreak Elementary School Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Students, faculty, and alumni gathered at Daybreak Elementary to celebrate the school’s 20th anniversary. The event included scavenger hunts, craft booths, and food trucks lining the sidewalks.

Former Daybreak students on the Herriman High School basketball team shot hoops with current students, and alumni leafed through yearbooks to find pictures of themselves from their elementary years to show to their children. Current and former Daybreak faculty came together to share memories from the last 20 years at Daybreak Elementary.

Daybreak opened its doors in the Fall of 2005 as a year-round school with four tracks. In the first year, just 300 families lived in the surrounding neighborhood and 80% of the students were bused in from Herriman, Riverton, and South Jordan. Now the school serves as one of four elementary schools within the still-growing Daybreak community.

Congratulations on 20 outstanding years of education to all of the current and former Daybreak Dolphins! Here’s to the next 20 years!

South Valley School Fall Dance is Filled with Fun, Music, and Making Magical Memories

There was plenty of Hawaiian style shirts, other tropical attire, flowers, and lots of fun at South Valley School’s fall 2025 dance with a luau theme. Current and former students and alumni attended the dance and they were treated to delicious pastries and infused water.

The South Valley staff worked really hard preparing decorations, a photo booth, snack station and of course, making sure everyone could delight in dancing the night away with their favorite students and alumni.

The tropical photo booth was a big hit and allowed everyone to take home a little bit of paradise in the form of pictures and magical memories to last a lifetime.

South Valley Students Receive VIP Treatment Getting Ready for Luau-Themed Fall Dance

It is going to be an exciting evening for South Valley students as they enjoy a luau-themed fall dance complete with a tropical night of fun, music, food, volleyball, island vibes, and lots of beachy fun.

Prior to the dance, students got the VIP treatment from Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design. They had their hair styled in trendy and fashionable looks; others received a quick cut from the Taylor Andrews team. Then there were nails to be painted and makeup applied to match the awesome outfits students will be wearing.

Thank you to Taylor Andrews for taking care of these amazing students. We wish everyone at South Valley a night full of magic and memories!

Fall Family Fair Coming to West Jordan on Sept. 18

Clear your calendar and join your community and the Jordan School District for the Fall Family Fair on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the Viridian (8030 S. 1825 W., West Jordan). The event is an opportunity for students and families to connect with community resources and friends. 

The Fall Family Fair is hosted by Jordan School District Language and Culture Services and will include academic activities, health screenings, food, games, and live music from The Superintendents of Rock. Come join the fun and learn more about District and community resources!

Read about the 2024 Fair

Welcome back Jordan School District Elementary and Middle School Students!

There were hugs, smiles, and a few tears – from both parents and children – as elementary and middle schools from across Jordan School District opened their doors for the first day of the 2025-26 school year.

From the seniors who comprise the soon-to-be class of 2026 to the kindergartners who are embarking on their first day on the way to becoming the class of 2038, we hope every one of the over 57,000 students in each of Jordan District’s 68 schools has an incredible school year!