It was a lesson in city government filled with fun, laughter and a lot of good information coming from a man who has a lot to share. Third grade students at Columbia Elementary School had a very special guest visit their classroom to talk about the workings of city government.

West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton took time out of his busy schedule to stop by, meet the students, and talk about his job as mayor and other jobs in the city like police, fire and parks & recreation. Mayor Burton gave the students a quick lesson in taxes and talked to them about the importance of being kind to one another. The Mayor also took time to answer questions and told students he loves his job because he likes solving problems and making the City of West Jordan a great place to live and work.

Thank you, Mayor Burton, for supporting students and their education by sharing your knowledge, experience and kindness in the classroom.

It was a day at the dentist inside West Jordan Middle School. Students from across Jordan School District were provided free dental and preventative care thanks to a group of volunteer dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists who came together in the gym at West Jordan Middle using high tech mobile dental equipment to see patients. The group called TeamSmile was prepared to provide full dental work on site for students in need, including exams, x-rays, screenings, cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals.

TeamSmile is the nation’s premier advocacy group that partners oral health professionals with professional athletic organizations to provide life-changing dental care to underserved children in communities.

Thank you to TeamSmile, their volunteer dentists, oral care professionals and the Utah Jazz organization for giving deserving students something to smile about by bringing oral care directly to them at school.

Join us in congratulating West Jordan Middle School students for their recent victory at the statewide “We the People” competition. WJMS took home first place for the southern division at Utah Valley University. In fact, West Jordan Middle defeated five other schools to win first place for the second time in the last five years.

“We the People” is an in-depth research and presentation project that helps students gain a deep level of knowledge about the United States government, the Constitution and Founding Documents, rights and responsibilities of citizens.

West Jordan Middle provides this amazing educational experience to the entire 8^th grade.

West Jordan Middle appreciates all the volunteers who assisted in the school level competition helping students prepare for State. Thanks to members of Jordan School District administration, the Utah State Office of Education, and Utah legislative interns for participating as judges in the WJMS competition.

Congratulations to the amazing West Jordan Middle students!

Thank you to everyone who helped in the naming process for the new elementary school in Herriman by participating in an online survey suggesting names and narrowing the field.

The name selected for the new school is Oak Leaf Elementary School. The Board of Education recently approved the name.

Principal Ronna Hoffman says she has already hired a rock star staff dedicated to preparing students for success. Principal Hoffman is excited to move forward with opening the school, getting to know the students and the community. Mrs. Hoffman says students will choose school colors and a mascot when they arrive in August.

Oak Leaf Elementary School is located at 6936 Silver Sky Drive in Herriman and will open in August 2022.

Jordan School District is excited about the educational opportunities and new traditions which will be established at Oak Leaf Elementary!

Aaron Baker of Oaktree Media provided this video.