Elementary School Special Education Students Compete in Fun Olympics-Style Sports Day

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It was an exciting and competitive day for some elementary school special education students, along with their peers and it all started with a parade of athletes. Several hundred students with and without disabilities competed side-by-side in a fun Olympics-style Sports Day, which is part of the Unified Sports program in Jordan School District.

There was also a podium where students were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals for their participation in the track and field events. It was a day of building friendships, understanding and inclusion among all students.

Thanks to everyone involved for making this an amazing event for our students!

Supercast Episode 140: The Inspiring Story of Three Sterling Scholars Who Simply Love to Learn

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Superintendent with STEM Sterling ScholarsThey were already excelling in math and science in second grade. By the time they hit high school, their love of learning was paying off, paving the way for a very promising future.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with three Herriman High School students. All three are Sterling Scholars in STEM and recently recognized for their incredible achievements in math and computer science.

Financial Facts from the Board: Tax Yield Per Student

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Did you know our tax yield per student is well below the State average?
The tax yield per student is the amount of local taxes we generate divided by the number of students districtwide. The tax yield is the tax rate multiplied by the assessed valuation per student.

Jordan School District’s total tax yield per student is $1,996 which is well below the State average.

Tax Yield

Tax Yield Per Student

Want to know more about how District Dollars are working for you?  Please visit our Financial Facts from the Board of Education page.

JATC North Aviation Instructor Receives Prestigious Utah State Honor

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Picture of Aaron OrganHe gives students hands-on experiences like no other in a program that helps juniors and seniors jumpstart their careers in the aerospace and aviation industries. Because of his amazing work, Aviation Instructor Aaron Organ was just named Utah Aviation Educator of the Year. The award is from the Utah Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics. Mr. Organ was recognized not only for the hands-on experiences he offers, but also for his emphasis on connecting students with industry through field trips.

The Aviation Sciences program at JATC North helps students explore both flying and non-flying careers within the world of aviation.

Congratulations, Aaron Organ. Keep up the great work helping students reach new heights!

Financial Facts from the Board: Assessed Valuation Per Student

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Did you know our assessed valuation per student is well below the State average?
The assessed valuation per student is the total of all taxable property values in the District divided by the number of students districtwide.

Jordan’s assessed valuation per student is $442,815. That is about half of the state average.

Assessed Valuation

Assessed Valuation Per Student

Want to know more about how District Dollars are working for you?  Please visit our Financial Facts from the Board of Education page.