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

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.


Students in Bingham High Business and Marketing Class Receive Big Boost from Local Entrepreneurs in First Ever “Miner Tank” Competition

Students listening to hear who won "Miner Tank"It was an idea CTE Business and Marketing Teacher Andrea Call had to partner students with entrepreneurs in the community offering a real-life lesson in creating and marketing a new business. Based on the popular reality TV show “Shark Tank,” Ms. Call came up with something called “Miner Tank.”

“Miner Tank” is a competition where local entrepreneurs mentored students over the course of several weeks to help them come up with ideas for starting student-run businesses. Then, in a partnership with the Jordan Education Foundation, the mentors and entrepreneurs heard pitches from students who wanted funding for their new business ideas.

Four groups of students presented, hoping to get financial backing for their ideas, which included businesses called “Germ a Phone,” “My Creature Teacher,” “Dock Hero,” and “Demon Time.”

In the end, the winning business proposal was “My Creature Teacher,” plush stuffed animals that come with a book to help children learn tasks like brushing their teeth before bedtime.

Students behind “My Creature Teacher,” Rylin Hendry and Mary Christensen, will now work with their mentor who will invest time and money to actually help get the student-run business off the ground.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this incredible learning opportunity and thank you to the local entrepreneurs for supporting students and their education.

Teaching and Learning Specialist Receives Prestigious Award

Picture of Leticia ThomasJoin us in congratulating Leticia Thomas who just received a well-deserved award for her hard work and dedication to the job. Mrs. Thomas is a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Teacher Specialist in Teaching and Learning and is the recipient of the “Outstanding Education Award” by the Filipino Chamber of Commerce!

Keep up the great work Leticia, we are proud of your accomplishments.

A Safety Reminder for National School Bus Safety Week

This is National School Bus Safety Week, a week when we can all join forces to address the importance of school bus safety. The theme this year is “1 Bus + 1 Driver = a BIG Impact on Education.”

Here are a few reminders about safety around the school bus from our Jordan School District school bus drivers.

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You are Invited to the ChamberWest Community Job Fair

October 2022 Community Job Fair FlyerJordan School District School Counseling has partnered with Granite School District, Salt Lake Community College, and the Utah Department of Workforce Services to hold the free ChamberWest Job Fair. The Job Fair will be held on Thursday, October 20, from 2 – 6 p.m. at Taylorsville High School, 5225 Redwood Rd, Taylorsville. District students can get more information by contacting their school’s Counseling Center.

Are You Looking for a Job? Your New Career Could be Just Around the Corner
If you are looking for a new job or a first-time career, please join us for the free JOB FAIR.