Supercast Episode 164: JATC South Hair and Nail Students Compete in Spooktacular Halloween Contest

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Superintendent with students dressed for HalloweenThey are hair and nail designs custom-made for a horrifying Halloween competition.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the JATC South in Riverton where Hair Design and Nail Tech students get really creative in a costume contest like no other. Find out how they put their talents to the test in a timed competition that resulted in some scary hairdos and outrageous nail designs.

Eastlake Students “Thrill” Audience with Annual Rendition of Halloween Thriller

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Picture of cast of ThrillerEastlake Elementary students got an early start celebrating Halloween with the school’s annual performance of “Thriller” led by Visual Art Specialist, Jackie Webster. Every year the production is spectacular with incredible costumes and dynamic dance moves and this year was no exception.

Congratulations to everyone involved, especially to Ms. Webster for her dedication to making happy Halloween memories for students and their families at Eastlake Elementary School.

Supercast Episode 163: The Positive Impact of Parents and the Utah PTA

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Superintendent with PTA Award winnersThey are in our schools and classrooms making a big difference every single day.

On this episode of the Supercast, what it means to participate in the Utah PTA and why our schools simply wouldn’t be the same without these incredible parent volunteers.

Big Surprise for Jordan School District Lead Nurse RaeAnna Kirk

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Picture of RaeAnna and school nursesIt was a moment RaeAnna Kirk and her family won’t soon forget. District nurses secretly gathered with balloons, flowers and treats to share some amazing news with RaeAnna, who is the lead nurse for Jordan School District. The nurses wanted to be first to let RaeAnna know she has been selected as the Utah School Nurses Association’s 2022 School Nurse Administrator of the Year!

The recognition was a complete surprise for RaeAnna, but nurses say she is beyond deserving of the award. The nurses read messages which were part of the nomination process, stating things like “RaeAnna is very professional in her duties, each of her team members know that they are valued by her. She goes out of her way to connect with each nurse individually.” Another nurse said, “Throughout the COVID crisis, RaeAnna was the rock that kept our team together.” Still another nurse shared, “RaeAnna really cares for the students that she has worked with. She offers her students space in her office to take breaks as well as making sure that they feel safe and well taken care of at school.”

Congratulations, RaeAnna Kirk. Keep up the compassionate work, you make the District proud!

Supercast Episode 162: The Driving Force Behind School Bus Safety, Meet Our Mechanics

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Superintendent and the mechanicsThey are the driving force behind keeping a fleet of 276 Jordan District school buses running safely and smoothly.

On this National School Bus Safety Week, meet the mechanics. They are men and women who work behind the scenes, under the hood, examining engines, testing brakes, inspecting tires, even repairing upholstery on some of the largest vehicles on the roadway.

Find out how our amazing mechanics work day and night, in some of the worst weather conditions, to keep kids safe on the school bus.