Mountain Creek Middle Celebrating Becky Hunsaker, “Wasatch Front Counselor of the Year”

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Picture of Becky HunsakerShe is described as an obvious and natural leader who cares about students. Please join us in congratulating Becky Hunsaker who was just recognized as a “Wasatch Front Counselor of the Year.”

Ms. Hunsaker has been a school counselor for 5 years and she created and led the “Choose Kind” student ambassador program at Mountain Creek Middle School. She also hosts after- school “Choose Kind” events for the community to build connections with the school.

Becky’s positive influence creates a culture of support and advocacy for all students at Mountain Creek Middle.

Keep up the great work, Ms. Hunsaker. We are proud of the impact you have on students and staff at Mountain Creek Middle and beyond!

Congratulations: West Jordan High School Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent of College

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Students at West Jordan High School posed for pictures as they signed letters of intent to colleges around the county. Student-athletes who have verbal offers from college coaches make their athletic scholarships official by signing their National Letter of Intent. February 2nd marked the first day of the signing period, and is marked by celebrations, reveals, and often some college gear.

Congratulations to the following West Jordan High School student athletes who participated in the initial signing day and are headed to the following schools:

  • Baseball
    • Kameron Batholomew, Williston State
    • Jack McQueen, Williston State
    • DeAngelo Pavone, Williston State
  • Football
    • Anthony Macedo, Garden City Community College
    • Allan Moea’I, Garden City Community College
    • Aleka Leausa, Southern Utah State University
  • Volleyball
    • Mua Letoi, San Diego Christian College

Honoring a K9 Hero in Our Community

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Motorcycle officers line the sidewalk in front of Jordan School District Offices Police officers from around the State joined in a motorcade procession to honor the life and service of West Jordan Police K9 Maya who was killed in the line of duty. The motorcade was a way for the community to honor Maya as well, and it ended with a moving show of support at Jordan School District’s auxiliary services building following the funeral for Maya.

Maya is described as a loving dog who loved police work.

Thank you, Maya, for your service to our community. Our hearts are with West Jordan Police as they mourn this tragic loss.

Supercast Episode 129: Utah Black History Museum Bus Travels to Valley High School

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Superentendent outside the Utah Black History Museum BusIt is a mobile exhibit on wheels featuring educational, inspiring, and informative traveling displays highlighting local and national Black History.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Valley High School where students participated in Black History Month activities involving music, art, fashion and food, along with a special stop from Utah’s Black History Museum Bus.

Local Utah Company Steps Up to Support Needs of Refugee Children in Jordan School District

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Picture of team donating beddingThey are families and children often sleeping on the floor without beds, pillows, warm blankets or bedding. The challenges for refugee families are many, but one local company is partnering with the Jordan Education Foundation in Jordan School District to provide some relief.

Beddy’s is a West Jordan based business which produces easy to use, one-piece zipper bedding sets. In an effort to provide bedding to children with urgent, immediate needs in their own community, Beddy’s is donating 150 bedding sets to students and families in the Jordan School District.

The bedding sets will be distributed to refugee and other families in need, along with 200 brand new beds as part of the Foundation’s “Bed ‘R Homes for Kids” campaign, which is changing lives for the better.

Thanks to everyone involved in this project helping students have a better night’s sleep so they can do better in school during the day.