Supercast Episode 211: What Happens When There is a Potential Threat Against Your Child’s School? Behind the Scenes with Police and District Safety Personnel

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Superintendent with the Safety & Security TeamThreats of any kind against a school are always taken seriously, even if the threat is considered non-credible, from out of state, or even originating in another country.

On this episode of the Supercast, we go behind the scenes with police and District safety personnel to find out what happens when a threat is reported or uncovered. Hear about the immediate steps that are taken, and how we work closely with local law enforcement to keep students, teachers, and staff safe.

JSD Annual Nutrition Services Fall Pan Sale is Back and Open to the Public!

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JSD Pan Sale Open to the public Hey all you home chefs, it is time to update your kitchen cooking and baking essentials.

Don’t miss this year’s Nutrition Services Pan Sale, where you will find great deals on new, commercial-grade kitchen items. The Pan Sale is open to the public, and credit cards and cash are accepted.

The sale runs Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 21, from noon until 6 p.m. at the Auxiliary Services Building, 7905 South Redwood Road in West Jordan.

South Valley Students Over the Moon Sharing Happy, Fun Times at Homecoming Dance

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It was a night to remember for South Valley students who gathered for their own homecoming dance. The theme of the dance was “Harvest Moon.” Max Brown, a student at South Valley, was the amazing DJ providing a variety of music for students on the dance floor. There was also a homecoming picture booth and refreshments. Stylists from Taylor Andrews Academy in West Jordan provided free hair and makeup for students attending the dance.

Congratulations to the entire South Valley School team for making such magical moments and memories for students!

Copper Hills High School HOSA Holding Largest Blood Drive in the Nation

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Copper Hills HOSA Students Copper Hills High School’s HOSA club and ARUP Blood Services are hosting a Blood Drive on Sept. 20 from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. This blood drive is open to all community members who meet the following requirements. 

To donate blood, you need to be:

  • 18 years or older 
  • No tattoos or piercings within the last three months 
  • Not been out of the country within the last three months
  • Not currently sick 

If you are a current student at Copper Hills High School, you must bring a signed parent permission slip to the blood drive and sign up for a time slot on the following link.

Parents and community members don’t need appointments. Please check in at the front office when you arrive at the school. 

Supercast Episode 210: Students & Teachers Celebrate U.S. Constitution Month in Utah

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Superintendent with students from the We the People competitionStudents and history teachers alike are excited to celebrate, after Governor Spencer Cox declared September “American Founders and Constitution Month” in Utah. It is a month where students are encouraged to read directly from the founding document each September 17, which is the anniversary of the creation of the Constitution in 1787.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head into West Jordan Middle School where they have a passion for learning about the Constitution and celebrate it by participating in a “We the People” competition every year.