Supercast Episode 215: The Sweet Story of Two Educators with a Passion for Beekeeping

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Superintendent with beekeeping educatorsThey are educators by day, but when their work is done with students in our schools, they head home to their honey bees.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to the backyard of a beekeeper. Find out why Bastian Elementary School Assistant Principal Amber Allen and Kauri Sue Hamilton teacher Alexa Allen have a deep passion for honeybees, overseeing the health of their hive, and honey production.

Students Get Sweet Surprise During Apple Crunch Day

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There were big apples and big smiles at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy as they celebrated Apple Crunch Day. Jordan School District Nutrition Services staff made sure it was a sweet experience for students. They had free Utah grown apples, tasting stations, games, and prizes for everyone involved. Students loved every minute of it.

Apple Crunch Day in Utah is a way to celebrate National Farm to School Month by helping students crunch into Utah-grown apples.

Thanks to everyone in Nutrition Services for working so hard, serving up fun and healthy apples on this Apple Crunch Day!

Board of Education Recognizes Amazing Students

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Members of the Jordan School District Board of Education recognized some amazing students at Tuesday’s monthly business meeting.

The Board celebrated Copper Hills High School. Student representatives said they are proud to be at Copper Hills High, a school where they say everyone is welcome and student achievement a priority.

The Board also recognized JSD high school Unified Soccer Teams, from Riverton High School, West Jordan High School, Copper Hills High School, and Herriman High School, who took the field at the state preliminary competitions recently.

The Herriman High School Unified soccer team was at the Board meeting and they stood to be recognized for making it to the State finals held at the America First Field, REAL Salt Lake Soccer Stadium in Sandy.

Sunset Ridge Middle School Hosts Community Eclipse Viewing Party

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Around 100 community members gathered at Sunset Ridge Middle on Saturday morning to witness an annular solar eclipse as it passed over Utah. The school’s staff was there to hand out proper solar viewing glasses and science teachers shared their knowledge of the celestial event.

Sunset Ridge Middle School staff did a great job getting the community together for a fun and educational event. April 8, 2024, will be the next time students in Jordan School District can see an eclipse, with only about 48% of the sun covered while the moon’s shadow passes over the Wasatch Front.

It is National School Bus Safety Week

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Picture of JSD school bus driversThis week is National School Bus Safety Week. It is a week, which serves as a reminder to motorists, students, and school bus drivers of the important role they all play in ensuring the safety of children. This year’s theme is “BEEP! BEEP!

We want to thank all Jordan School District school bus drivers for their dedication to the job, driving our most precious cargo, and always doing so with safety in mind.