Students Devote Week to Importance of Spreading Kindness at South Jordan Middle School

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Students lifting school mascotIt was a week that focused on the importance of kindness in and outside of school at South Jordan Middle and a presentation by motivational speaker Josh Downs was one of the highlights. Mr. Downs is a performance coach and mentor who focuses on personal growth and development.

He brought his program to South Jordan Middle stressing the importance of unity, bringing students together with the school community. The program called LYFT also focuses on finding opportunities to lift fellow students and spread kindness in and outside of school.

Students volunteered to demonstrate lifting each other by actually lifting the school mascot up in the air, with each student using just one finger. The Snow Leopard loved it and so did students.

School administrators want students to know, “We are Stronger Together, Stronger Than Ever.”

JSD Digital Learning Team Changing Lives with Free Course in Computer Literacy and Free Computers

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Picture of Digital Literacy ClassIt has been a labor of love for Jordan School District’s Digital Learning Team. Thanks to a federal ARPA Digital Inclusion Grant, the team was able to offer a free month-long computer literacy class to 100 parents and community members who have had little or no access to technology. After completing the course, each participant received a free computer.

Parents say the opportunity to receive a free computer and participate in free classes on how to use technology has changed their lives in ways they never imagined. They say it has made a huge difference in everything from helping their students with homework, to finding a job and connecting with their communities.

Thanks to our Digital Learning Team for making a difference in so many lives!

Supercast Episode 132: Music to Our Ears Every Day

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Superintendent with a class of orchestra studentsAny day is a good day when you hear vocal or instrumental music coming from the many talented students in any number of our schools in Jordan School District.

March is “Music in Our Schools Month” and on this episode of the Supercast, we celebrate with a passionate music educator. Jennifer Clark believes quality music programs elevate many aspects of education and the benefits to students live on long after graduation.

Let’s get started on a high note, with some music.

Copper Hills High School Student Honored by Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

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Picture of MaryKrista and her advisorShe is resilient, determined, works to unify and leads by example. That’s why Copper Hills High School’s Black Student Union President MaryKrista Ehounou is being honored by the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs. She was selected as an “Excellence in Leadership Rising Leader Award” winner for her commitment to advancing civic engagement, service, and facilitating change at CHHS and in the community.

The award was presented to MaryKrista during the Multicultural Youth Leadership Day Conference. While being described as soft spoken, those who know her say MaryKrista is  powerful in action.

Congratulations, MaryKrista, on this amazing accomplishment!

Herriman High School “Be the Change” is Changing Lives

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"Be the Change" studentsIt was a day to build family, community and connections at Herriman High School. School counselor Cindy Watkins was looking for a way to support students of immigrant families and let them know they are not alone. So, Ms. Watkins organized a “Be the Change” event at Herriman High where students in clubs like “Latinos In Action” shared their own personal stories of hope and being part of a caring community.

Students who attended say they walked away feeling like they are not alone and that they can achieve their goals, making dreams come true.

Thanks, Herriman High, for giving students an opportunity to “Be the Change.”