Supercast Episode 148: Federal Government Ends COVID-19 Meal Program in Schools

Superindent at the Heartland cafeteriaBeginning in the new school year, families must once again apply for the income-based free and reduced lunch subsidy. That’s because the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced recently that it is returning to pre-COVID-19 rules requiring families to apply for free and reduced lunch, rather than allowing all K-12 students to receive free meals.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out what you need to know about school breakfast and lunch moving forward. And, how to apply for free or reduced meals for the upcoming 2022-23 school year in Jordan School District.


Supercast Episode 147: Aviation Sciences Program Taking Student Learning to New Heights

Superintent with a drone, program instructor and studentsStudents are earning their wings and reaching new heights in a unique high school program that focuses on hands-on learning and future careers.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the Aviation Sciences Program at JATC North in West Jordan where students are able to get inside the cockpit of a flight simulator. That’s where they are able to explore what it’s really like to be a pilot and maintain control of an aircraft when rough weather or other challenges come their way.


Supercast Episode 146: Talented Student on Fast Track to Achieving Dream of Becoming an Olympic Athlete

Dr. Godfrey standing with Ray Shim at the Utah Olympic Oval He is on a fast track to achieving his dream of one day competing in the Winter Olympics.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to the Olympic Speedskating Oval in Kearns where Ray Shim, who just completed 9th grade at Mountain Creek Middle School, hits the ice for another grueling practice. Ray has already set a national record in short track speed skating and soon he will be competing in higher level races like the American Cup and World Cup trials as he strives to make his Olympic dreams come true.