It was an opportunity to practice how to stay safe in the event of an earthquake. Students, teachers, and staff throughout the District participated in the Utah ShakeOut. At Columbia Elementary School they did a great job following instructions to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during the drill.

Approximately one million Utahn’s participated in earthquake drills at work, school, or home, practicing earthquake safety and other aspects of their emergency plans.

Participating is a great way for everyone to be prepared, survive, and recover quickly from big earthquakes wherever you live, work, or travel.

Parents and students recently joined the Jordan School District Special Education team for a Special Education Transition Fair. The fair was organized to help create connections with agencies that will assist students after graduation as they move beyond Jordan School District, with things like independent housing, finding jobs, and life skills.

More than 20 community resources were available at the Transition Fair to help answer any post-secondary questions for our students and their families.

Thanks to everyone who attended and made it a fun and successful event.

For families who may still have questions regarding transition assistance for their students, please contact Ashley Calhoun at 801-567-8208 or ashley.calhoun@jordandistrict.org.

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 inaugural “Jordy Awards.” This is a districtwide, counselor nominated award and the nominees are voted on by school counselors as well.

Congratulations to the following 2023 “Jordy Award” winners:

• Natalie Bartholomew, Counselor, Herriman Elementary School
• Jody Jensen, Counselor, Copper Mountain Middle School
• Alyson Law, Counselor, Fort Herriman Middle School
• John Blodgett, Counselor, Mountain Ridge High School

Keep up the amazing work! You all make us very proud.

It was a day and night to remember for students at the South Valley School. The school held its annual “Spring Fling” dance on Friday night and a local hair academy volunteered precious time and talents to make sure everyone looked their very best for the night of dancing, pictures, refreshments, and having fun with friends.

The Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design was at South Valley all morning on Friday giving students the opportunity to have their hair styled, makeup, and nails done for the dance. It was a big act of kindness that made students look and feel their very best for their night to remember. The theme for this year’s dance was “A Walk in the Clouds.” Teachers, staff, and school alumni attended, along with current South Valley students.

Everyone danced the night away making cherished memories. Thank you to Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design for their generosity and caring about South Valley students!