Students Organize Day of Service to Support Service Members, Seniors, and Children with Special Needs in the Community

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They are young people with big hearts who want to give back to the community. On Friday, students who attend the Jordan Virtual Learning Academy in grades K-12, came together in-person for a day of service to benefit others in the communities where they live. It was an opportunity for the online learning students to spend time together making a difference in the lives of others.

The students participated in tying blankets for local hospitals, making yarn snow balls for students with special needs at the Kauri Sue Hamilton School, writing thank you cards for local service members, and coloring cards for the elderly.

Great job and thank you for your wonderful acts of kindness JVLA students and staff!

Students Honor the Legacy of Ruby Bridges with a Community Walk to School

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On November 14th, Falcon Ridge Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary students, staff, and parents walked to school in honor of “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.” The event commemorates the courageous step of six-year-old Ruby Bridges, the first African-American student to attend a formerly segregated school in Louisiana. Each year, students walk to school on November 14th to raise awareness about racism and bullying in all forms.

Thank you to all students, staff, and community members who participated in this year’s “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.”

Supercast Episode 219: Why a Former Student Is Still Craving Bingham High Cafeteria Food Years After Graduation

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Superintendent with Bingham Alumni and Chicken SandwichesYears after graduating from Bingham High School, a former student couldn’t stop craving a cafeteria item she ate almost every day at school and came to doubt she would ever enjoy it again.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear the story of two Bingham High graduates, now married, and how they were downright determined to get their hands on a couple of beloved Bingham cafeteria spicy chicken sandwiches. Find out how they got the surprise of a lifetime in the process of their culinary pursuit and why they both say it was an act of kindness they will never forget.

Magical Music from Middle School Students Performing in Districtwide Honor Choir Concert

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It was a magical night of amazing music performed by about 165 middle school students from across Jordan School District. The annual Honor Choir concert was filled with beautiful sounds from students who worked so hard to perfect the numbers. Their hard work paid off and the concert was a huge success with the audience giving the choir a standing ovation.

The Honor Choir was directed by Dr. Emily Mercado, an Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education and the Music Education Area Head at the University of Utah.  Jessica Jepson was the choir’s accompanist.

Congratulations to everyone involved in giving students this incredible opportunity to perform and share their amazing vocal talents.

Thank You to All the Amazing JSD Education Support Professionals

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Please take a minute to join us in thanking all of the Education Support Professionals working beside you today. This is National Education Support Professionals Day honoring a long list of professionals who keep schools running smoothly. They include administrative assistants, classroom aides, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers, bus drivers, custodians and others who support educators, school leadership, and students in our schools. These professionals do their part in making public schools a place where students can be safe, learn, grow, and achieve.

Education Support Professionals perform a wide variety of jobs which promote quality education, foster positive learning environments, offer nutritious meals, provide reliable transportation and maintain safe and clean schools for everyone.

We appreciate our amazing Education Support Professionals today and every single day!