Congratulations to the following JATC South ‘Educators Rising’ students who placed at the State Leadership Conference this year.
It was an emotional surprise for Copper Hills High Principal Bryan Veazie. Family, friends, students, teachers and staff were on hand as members of the Jordan Education Foundation showed up to let Mr. Veazie know he is this year’s JEF “Outstanding Principal of the Year.”
Principal Veazie was recognized for his ability to nurture positive and meaningful relationships and for being a fearless leader at Copper Hills High School. Colleagues say Mr. Veazie has a way of holding people accountable but doing it in a kind and caring way. They describe him as a humble man and great example, someone who makes you want to be better.
Congratulations, Mr. Veazie, on a well-deserved award and recognition!
The Board of Education sent the Spring 2022 Update to all parents and employees via email. Please check out the stories below:
Brand New Literacy Launch
We know when students learn to read in the younger grades, they can read to learn in the upper grades.
With that in mind, we launched a brand new literacy curriculum this year. All teachers are working harder than ever to provide a solid reading foundation so students are fluent in reading by the end of third grade.
2016 Bond Update – All Projects Completed
All six schools in the 2016 Bond Plan opened on time or ahead of schedule. They were under budget enough to help pay for a seventh new school, Antelope Canyon Elementary in West Jordan.
New Schools Funded by School District Capital Reserves
The Board of Education authorized the use of District capital reserves for the construction of three new schools to address overcrowding in high growth areas.
Increased Teacher Pay
The Board of Education approved increased base pay, a more flexible leave policy, and additional parent leave benefits for teachers.
The Supercast
Enjoy following Superintendent Anthony Godfrey as he travels throughout the District telling amazing stories of students, teachers and staff on his podcast the “Supercast.”
Jordan Virtual Learning Academy
The Board of Education authorized the District to open the first of its kind K-12 Jordan Virtual Learning Academy. The online schools put
students on a path to personalized learning with weekly in-person options. The schools are tuition free and open to any K-12 student in Utah. Find out more at virtual.jordandistrict.org.
Majestic Elementary Arts Academy
The Board of Education authorized Majestic Elementary Arts Academy in West Jordan to offer all K-6 students a new choice in education
beginning in the 2021-22 school year. The school focuses on Instrumental Music and Visual Arts as part of students’ daily classroom instruction. Find out more at majestic.jordandistrict.org.
Partnership with Special Olympics Utah to Offer Unified Sports in Schools
The Unified Sports program brings students with and without special needs together on the playing field, using sports as a catalyst for social inclusion.
It was a big challenge and Foothills Elementary students were up for the challenge proving they are capable of kindness in a big way. The school began a shoe drive with the goal of collecting a pair of shoes to represent every student attending Foothills Elementary. There are 910 students in the school and not only did students reach that goal, they surpassed it by collecting about 1,500 shoes! All of the shoes will be donated to the “Soles for Souls” charity and given to local refugee families.
Because students surpassed their goal, Principal Wilson organized an assembly where there was dancing, Miss Utah delivering a message of kindness and Ms. Wilson getting slimed.
Congratulations, Foothills Elementary students, for your kind hearts and generosity!
They put in hundreds of hours of work and practice before hitting the stage, and it pays off every single year at Southland Elementary School.
On this episode of the Supercast, meet the woman behind 14-years of school musicals at Southland. Find out why this is her final curtain call, and how students and volunteers make every production the experience of a lifetime for everyone involved.
