Jordan School District Athletes and Teacher Proud to Throw First “Ceremonial” Pitch at Recent Salt Lake Bees Baseball Game

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Salt Lake City Bees GameIt was a fun and exciting night at a recent Salt Lake Bees baseball game in downtown Salt Lake City. Jordan School District Unified Athletes, Megan Sorenson and Mia Jackman, along with their Unified Partners, McGrath Wall and Madelyn Hart were invited to throw the first, ceremonial pitch at the game against the Las Vegas Aviators.

Jordan School District ‘Teacher of the Year’ from Majestic Elementary School Arts Academy, Angus Douglas, was also invited to take the mound and throw out a first pitch to the delight of the crowd.

Herriman High School graduate and recent Olympic Bronze Medal winner in rugby, Alex “Spiff” Sedrick, also threw out a ceremonial pitch and then kindly posed for pictures with some fans.

What a fun night at the ballpark celebrating Jordan School District athletes, teachers, employees, and a truly amazing Herriman High School graduate and Olympian.

Thousands of JSD Teachers Return and Collaborate During Districtwide Day of Professional Development

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JSD Educators listen to a national renowned speakerWe couldn’t be happier to have teachers back for the beginning of a new school year and their return started with lots of fun and collaboration. Thousands of teachers came together Tuesday for JSD’s Districtwide Professional Development Day. It was a day packed with inspiration and collaboration.

All teachers were able to choose one of several inspirational morning keynote speakers who appealed most to them. Then, they were provided grade level/content area training and collaboration in the afternoon.

Thanks to all teachers for participating in this important professional development day and making their return to start the 2024-25 school year one to remember.

Free and Reduced School Lunch Applications

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Free and Reduced Application Flyer Attention all parents!

Have you filled out your Free & Reduced Application for school breakfast and lunch this school year? 

It is essential to apply each year, even if you were previously approved. You can fill out the application during school registration. Only one application needs to be submitted per household. Visit the Nutrition Services website to complete the online application.

If you prefer a printed application, you can get one at your child’s school.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Dunn at 801.567.8765 or julie.dunn@jordandistrict.org. We’re here to help.

Jordan School District Welcomes 400 New Teachers with Big Celebration 

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It was a fun and exciting day as 400 new teachers were welcomed into the Jordan School District family during a big celebration event in their honor.

A drum line, cheerleaders, mascots, students, administrators, city officials, and more all lined up to greet the new teachers as they arrived at Bingham High School for a welcome program and new teacher induction. It was a great day recognizing teachers and the large number of college graduates now getting into education.

Wishing all of our teachers a successful, safe, and fun new school year

Supercast Episode 257: Powerful Internship Program Bringing Best of the Best to JSD

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Superintendent with the Intern teamThey are the best of the best coming right out of college and many of them heading right into Jordan School District classrooms.

On this episode of the Supercast, join us as we have some fun talking to interns who are well on their way to full-time jobs in teaching thanks to a partnership between Jordan School District and local universities.