Supercast Episode 158: The Brand New Salt Lake Community College Campus in Herriman Offering New Affordable Options for JSD Students

Superintendent with SLCC President Deneece HuftalinIt is the state’s largest two-year college, serving more than 60,000 students, offering 120 areas of study on 10 campuses in Salt Lake County.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Salt Lake Community College President Deneece Huftalin. Find out how the college is making higher education affordable in ways you may have never imagined. And, how Jordan School District students can benefit from a new SLCC campus in Herriman.


Community Joins Jordan Education Foundation in Filling Principal’s Pantries for Students

Picture of donated foodIt is a joint effort in kindness and caring that supports students and families in need throughout Jordan School District. Walmart and local church groups stepped up in a big way working with the Jordan Education Foundation to make sure all Principal’s Pantries have the food, clothing, school supplies, snack packs and weekend packs they need to make sure students and families don’t go without as we head into the winter months.

This week schools throughout the District were invited to pick up whatever they need to fill their Principal’s Pantries.

Thank you to everyone involved in supporting the needs of students and their families in Jordan School District. You are making a big difference in the lives of so many.

Thank You Tide Dry Cleaners for Showing How Much You Care

Picture of team inside Tide Dry CleanersWhen the Principal’s Pantry at West Jordan High School needed someone to dry clean dozens of donated coats and prom dresses so that students could use the gently used clothing, a community partner pitched in to help. Working with the Jordan Education Foundation and Robyn Luke, Tide Dry Cleaners in South Jordan volunteered to take the coats and dresses and dry clean them so the clothing can be offered to any student in need this school year.

We appreciate community partners like Tide Cleaners for caring about education and the students we serve. Thank you. The clean coats and dresses will be put to good use!

Herriman High Boys Cross Country Team Ranks Among Top Ten in Nation, Scores Big Win at California Cross Country Classic

Herriman Cross Country TeamThey were competing against some of the most talented runners in the nation at one of the most prestigious races in the country. The Herriman High School boys cross country team is celebrating after a big win at the Woodbridge Invitational Cross Country Classic over the weekend.

The boys team took the title in the 3-mile Sweepstakes Race, making history as the first Utah team to ever win the race at the Woodbridge Invitational. Coach Doug Soles said he is very proud of his team this year, calling the runners an amazing group. The boys team is already ranked in the top ten in the nation and their ranking will likely go even higher after this big win.

The Herriman High girls cross country team made their coach and fans proud as well, placing 20th overall in the competition.

Congratulations to the Herriman High School cross country team along with Coach Soles. Best of luck at the upcoming State competition, we are cheering you on!

Copper Hills High Female Wrestler Makes History at World Wrestling Championships in Rome

Picture of Anya at wrestling practice She is a two-time Utah State Champion female wrestler, a five-time All-American, and placed in the top six at three national wrestling competitions. Now, Copper Hills High senior Anya Hatch can add World Wrestling top-ten champ to her list of accomplishments. To make her story even more incredible, Anya joined the sport of female wrestling just shy of two years ago.

Anya’s father, Jay Hatch said his daughter represented her native country of Tonga in the World Wrestling Championships, which were held in Rome at the end of July. She made history as the first female Tongan to wrestle at the world event. Anya placed 10th in her weight class, a truly amazing accomplishment.

Now, Anya is back home in Utah preparing for the upcoming wrestling season with about 23 teammates at Copper Hills High School.

Congratulations, Anya. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you much success in the future!