Supercast Episode 136: A Student, Parent, and Teacher Talk about Life-Changing Essay Assignment

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Superintendent Godfrey stand with a student, parent and teacher in front of Riverton High SchoolHe put his thoughts into words in a high school essay assignment several months in the making.

On this episode of the Supercast, a Riverton High School student, his mom, and teacher share some powerful lessons learned from the essay assignment. And we find out how one caring and compassionate teacher is impacting lives.

Student Artwork on Display for Public During District Art Show

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Middle school and high school students from across Jordan District are showing off their artistic talents with an art show at the Viridian Center/West Jordan City Library. The artwork displayed is incredible featuring everything from paintings and drawings to sculptures and photography. The pieces are unique and colorful, all created by young student artists.

The works of art will be on display in the lobby of the library.

  • April 18-29, High School Art Show
  • May 9-20, Middle School Art Show

Congratulations to the amazing young artists in Jordan School District!

Supercast Episode 135: Daybreak Elementary Students Hoping to Make History in State Competition

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Superintendent with Daybreak studentsIt is an academic program that has been getting Utah kids excited about history for thirty years. We’re talking about the Utah History Fair.

On this episode of the Supercast, we find out how some Daybreak Elementary students used their knowledge and talents to take first place and qualify for the State History Fair competition. It is a competition that involves more than 10,000 students from Utah, proving that the process of learning about history is a whole lot of fun.

Happy Spring Break!

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Spring Break SignIt is Spring Break and we want to wish everyone a safe, fun and relaxing time away.

The District Office will be closed Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18. All students return to school on Monday, April 25.

Enjoy everyone!

South Jordan Middle School Student is Winner in National Chinese Speech Contest

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Picture of Rebecca and Ms. PittsShe was up against really tough competition on a national stage that included both middle and high school students. Join us in congratulating Rebecca Mcquire, a ninth grade South Jordan Middle School student, who recently took second place in the 2022 National Chinese Speech Contest. Rebecca was the youngest in the group and did an amazing job in the competition, which was conducted online over the weekend. Principal Nicole Johnson says Rebecca is a dedicated and well-versed student in the Chinese Dual Language Immersion program at South Jordan Middle and Rebecca’s teacher, HsiuMei Pitts, does a phenomenal job coaching and teaching her students.

We are proud of Recbecca Mcquire for her amazing accomplishment and thankful for incredible and dedicated teachers like Ms. Pitts! Keep up the great work.