The Year of the Horse is almost here! Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) students at Eastlake Elementary, Mountain Creek Middle, and Herriman High School combined for an entertaining and educational cultural celebration of the Chinese New Year. Children in attendance received a passport to travel around Herriman High and learn about Chinese culture and history, play a game, or grab some dinner.

Inside the auditorium, students from all three schools performed songs, dances, and musical numbers. Current students also spoke about what learning Chinese has meant to them, while alumni described how the DLI program opened doors to them in college and the workforce since graduation.

Happy Chinese New Year! 新年好!

In honor of “National School Counseling Week,” we want to send a sincere message of thanks to all of the hard-working school counselors throughout Jordan School District. They go above and beyond every single day and work incredibly hard supporting students in so many meaningful ways.

School counselors are always ready to help students, whether it’s preparing them for future careers, academic advising, help with social/emotional needs, or ensuring students become productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.

School counselors make a difference in the lives of Jordan School District students and they are always there to support the work being done in all of our schools.

She is a leader in mathematics education and now a Mountain Ridge High School math teacher is being honored for her hard work and dedication. Wendy Solomon received the Don Clark Award at the 2026 Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics (UCTM) Conference.

The Don Clark Award is given in recognition of a substantial contribution to Utah mathematics or mathematics education over many years. These educators have made a lasting impact on fellow teachers and their greater communities. Teachers may be approaching retirement or worthy of praise for contributions to the mathematics community.

Congratulations, Wendy Solomon. We are proud of your accomplishments making a difference in the lives of students every single day.

Join us in congratulating Jordan School District math specialist Dawn White for her outstanding achievement and leadership. Ms. White has been given the Muffet Reeves Award by the Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics, which advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.

The Muffet Reeves Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in mathematics professional development. Educators, like Dawn White, receive this award for exhibiting outstanding work in mathematics professional development and teacher motivation in the state of Utah.

Congratulations, Dawn White! Keep up the great work making math an equation for success among students and teachers.

It was a day filled with fun, exploration, and experiencing Chinese culture in a field trip students won’t soon forget. Mountain Creek Middle School Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) teacher, Xingran Lu (Michael), recently treated his 9th grade DLI students to a fascinating field trip.

The students experienced Chinese culture firsthand through Kung Fu, Chinese New Year celebrations, a visit to a Chinese grocery store, hands-on learning about mobile payment systems, and enjoying authentic Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant.

The immersive activities brought key AP Chinese Language and Culture themes to life, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world settings. Most importantly, students had an incredible time learning, exploring, and connecting with the culture.

To learn more about DLI or to apply to enroll an upcoming first grader, please visit immersion.jordandistrict.org.