Family Fun at the Jordan Child Development Center’s Fall Festival

It was a night filled with lots of fun and making family memories together with teachers and staff. The Jordan Child Development Center organized an awesome Fall Festival which included free Halloween activities, some surprises for the little ones and spooktacular prizes. It was a lot of fun for families and their children who were excited to sport their Halloween costumes a little early and then pose for priceless pictures.

Thanks to the kind and caring Jordan Child Development Center staff for working so hard to provide a night of fun for the whole family.

Students Learn Nutrition, Geography, and History in Unique Health Class Project

West Jordan Middle School Students handing out food samples West Jordan Middle School students in Kathy Howa’s health class received a cross-curricular lesson on nutrition involving English and history teachers. First, students chose a country to learn about their history and culture. Then, the students had to pick a food dish from that country, list the ingredients, and make a poster about their findings. Finally, students had to give a presentation on their country and do a taste test for the class.

Ms. Howa said the project was a great team-building lesson and brought different departments and parents together. She received several emails from parents thanking her for the experience of being a part of their student’s project.

Great job, West Jordan Middle School teachers and Ms. Howa, for creating such an inclusive and unique project.

Elementary Students Dress Like Their Teachers for a Good Cause

Red Ribbon Week at Silver Crest Elementary is always filled with fun costumes and themed days, but this year’s kick-off event was just a little extra special for school staff. Students put their creativity to the test to make their best impressions of Silver Crest teachers for “dress like a teacher day.’ The results were hilarious, with students drawing on fake beards, wearing glasses, and finding clothes to match the ones their teachers usually wear.

What a fun way to start Red Ribbon Week and get the whole school involved.

Free Mental Health Screening for Children

Mental Health Screening FlyerDo you have concerns about your child’s social and emotional wellness?

The Jordan School District Health and Wellness team is offering free mental health screening on Wednesday, October 19, between 3:30 and 7 p.m. The half-hour appointments will be virtual via Zoom and conducted by licensed professionals. Space is limited.

To sign up visit: you have questions call 801-567-8195 or email wellness@jordandistrict.org

Supercast Episode 160: Special Education Teacher by Day, Powerlifting World Champ by Night

Superintendent & Deadlifting Champ Sheldon RussellHe is a kind, compassionate and caring special education teacher by day. However, when he’s not in the classroom, this teacher is in the weight room defying normal human strength with his deadlifting abilities.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet Sheldon Russell. An incredible teacher and world record holder in powerlifting weight lifting. Find out how Sheldon has defied the odds in life and is inspiring others around him every day.