Westvale Students Take A Fun Run Through Their Community

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The Wolves of Westvale Elementary School were on the prowl in their neighborhood at the school’s annual Fun Run. Students took to the starting line under an inflatable arch at the school entrance and then ran through the surrounding neighborhood and past the nearby Mountain View Golf Course on the three-quarter-mile run.

Thank you to all the volunteers, including the PTA, for helping guide the runners through the course and handing out ribbons, water, and popsicles at the finish line. A special thank you to the West Jordan Police Department for patrolling the streets to make sure everyone stayed safe during their run.

Fostering Friendships with Student Designed “Buddy Benches”

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Superintendent with the buddy bench teamSupercast Episode 297
Some high school Welding, Construction Trades, and Teacher Ed students are using skills they learned in the classroom to make it easier for younger kids to make friends at school.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Monte Vista Elementary School where there was a big surprise unveiled during a schoolwide assembly. The big surprise was a “Buddy Bench,” made entirely by high schoolers who want to help their younger counterparts combat loneliness and bullying behavior at school.

Native American Community Night Recognizes and Celebrates Students

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The Jordan Native American Program hosted its annual Native American Community Night. The event was to continue the tradition of meeting as a community and celebrating heritage, culture, and student achievements.

The night included dinner, vendors, crafts, photo opportunities, student recognition, a 2025 Senior Class celebration and performances by Echoing Spirit Dancers. The Keynote speaker was Dr. Darren Parry, former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation and author of “The Bear River Massacre, A Shoshone History.”

Thank you to everyone who donated their time to make this celebration a successful and impactful event for all involved.

Jordan District Represents at Salt Lake Bees Teacher Appreciation Night

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Jordan School District was well represented at the Ballpark during Salt Lake Bees Teacher Appreciation Night. Over 1,000 employees took advantage of half-priced tickets to see the Bees take on the Sugar Land Space Cowboys with a postgame fireworks show on Saturday night.

Two people with Jordan School District ties were recognized on the field prior to the game. Rick Minor, a teacher at Mountain Ridge High School, was given the honor of delivering the game ball to the mound. Rick is retiring following this school year after an incredible 34 years working in education. Kaylee Bucio Prudente, a student at West Jordan Middle School, sang a stirring rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Congratulations to Kaylee and Rick and thank you to the Salt Lake Bees for hosting Teacher Appreciation Night.

Daybreak Elementary Hosts Hands-on Family STEM Night

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Daybreak STEM Night Families filled the halls of Daybreak Elementary at the school’s STEM Night, an event designed to showcase what students have been learning during their weekly science, technology, math, and engineering (STEM) breakout class. Dozens of hands-on experiences were set up in stations for parents and students to explore, each focusing on one or multiple science, technology, math, and engineering lessons.

Each week at Daybreak Elementary, teachers build classes that incorporate STEM areas into hands-on lessons. Students then break into STEM groups of their choosing. The program is designed to engage students in lessons they might feel passionate about.

Great job, Daybreak Elementary faculty and staff, creating an outstanding hands-on experience.