Columbia Elementary Receives Generous Grant to Help Cover School Lunch Debt

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Students at Columbia Elementary School received a big surprise in the form of a really big check during lunch in the cafeteria on Thursday. Columbia was one school selected, from schools around the country, to receive an $11,843 grant to help cover the cost of their rising school lunch debt. It is part of ZEE ZEES and the National Food Group’s “Grab The Tab” grant program, giving student lunch debt relief totaling more than $100,000 to schools in Illinois, Florida, and Columbia Elementary in West Jordan, Utah.

Samantha Bourque, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at National Food Group, said of the grant, “School foodservice is the heartbeat of our local communities, ensuring students are fueled and ready to learn.”

After the check presentation students at Columbia were engaged in an activity where they were asked to come up with ideas for a brand new ZEE ZEES snack they think kids across the country would love.

Thanks to ZEE ZEES and the National Food Group for their generosity, giving schools across the country school lunch debt relief.

Copper Hills High ProStart Students Serve Amazing Meal in Culinary Showcase

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It was a impressive meal, like one you might find in a fine dining restaurant. Special invited guests were treated to luncheon by some really talented chefs in the Copper Hills High ProStart program. It was part of their ProStart Culinary Showcase, and show off their skills they certainly did. The menu included mouthwatering al pastor tacos, a fancy burger, along with cream puffs and scones for dessert.

Students in the ProStart program focus on perfecting their skills in the culinary arts and restaurant management. It is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program which connects the industry with the classroom, offering students hands-on training.

Congratulations to students in the Copper Hills High ProStart program on a very successful Culinary Showcase. Keep dishing up deliciousness!

Midas Creek Elementary School Musical Takes Audience Back in Time

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Superintendent with students from the USO showSupercast Episode 298
They took the audience back in time to the 1940’s with period costumes, a creative set design, and delightful music.

On this episode of the Supercast, listen as Midas Creek Elementary School students take the stage in a lively and uplifting performance of the musical “Don’t Say No to the USO.” It is a family-friendly production with a focus on humor, suspense, and nostalgia, combined with a student performance which had everyone clapping and doing some toe tapping.

Three Jordan School District Students Win National Reflections Award

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Three talented students in Jordan School District earned a National PTA Reflections Award for their incredible works of art. To earn the recognition each of their works of art won at the school, regional, and state levels, before being selected among the 850 national submissions from across the country.

Congratulations to all three students for their inspiring works in this year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection.”

  • Audrey Stratford (Blackridge Elementary School) – Photography Award of Excellence – “Even ‘Broken’ Things Can be Useful”
  • Atticus Baldwin (South Jordan Middle School) – Music Composition Award of Excellence – “Not So Perfect”
  • Arianna Shamy (Mountain Ridge High School) – Music Composition Award of Merit – “The Siege of Leningrad”

Congratulations Jordan School District 2025 Class of Retirees

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They have made a huge impact in the lives of thousands of students throughout the course of their careers, and now they are beginning a new chapter in their own lives. The Jordan School District 2025 Class of Retirees were honored during a special dinner and celebration sponsored by the Board of Education on Tuesday night.

A total of 93 employees are retiring this year and together they have devoted 2,207 years to education. The longest serving retiree in this year’s class is Paul Thomas with 44 years followed by Dyke Nelsen with 41.25 years.

A huge thank you to all of our retirees. You have devoted countless hours to students and their education, and your work has made a huge difference in Jordan School District. We wish you the very best in your retirement, you will be missed.

Also a big thanks to the Mountain Ridge High School madrigals for a beautiful performance under the direction of Kelly DeHaan. And thanks to Jeramie Velarde for sharing his amazing musical talents, setting the stage as retirees were arriving for the evening.