Former Herriman High School Elite Athlete Going for Gold in 2022 Winter Olympics

Picture of Kaysha bobsleddingShe was a star athlete at Herriman High School with 16 state titles in track and field. Kaysha Love was also named the Gatorade Athlete of the Year her senior year at Herriman High. Now, her drive, tenacity, work ethic and natural ability has Kaysha heading to Beijing to compete for a gold medal in bobsled at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

As a result of her fierce, competitive nature, Kaysha was invited to try out for the U.S. Bobsled Team and she ultimately claimed the title of 2022 World Cup Champion along with her driver Elana Meyers. This month Kaysha was officially named to the US Olympic Bobsled team as a brakeman. She will be competing for gold at the Winter Olympics on February 18 and 19.

We are extremely proud of this Herriman High School graduate. Congratulations, Kaysha, on your amazing accomplishments! We will be cheering you on as you go for gold in Beijing.

Supercast Episode 124: Students Love Learning about the Constitution and Bill of Rights In “We the People” Class and Competitions

Superintendent with We the People studentsIt is a course called “We The People” and it is giving students a unique opportunity to learn more about Constitutional history, law and civics. The class and “We The People” competitions enhance knowledge of the Constitution, allowing students to defend beliefs, rights and roles as U.S. citizens.

On this episode of the Supercast we take you inside West Hills Middle School to learn more about “We The People” and find out how students consistently use their skills and knowledge to compete and rise to the top in Statewide “We The People” competitions.


Health and Wellness Day February 11

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your support during what has been one of the most challenging years in education.

In order to focus on the wellbeing of students, families, and employees, Friday, February 11 will be converted from a flexible Friday to a Health and Wellness day.

The District will provide access to a range of online Health and Wellness information and curriculum for families and students of all ages. All materials will be emailed to parents directly so you can make choices about what resources provided to you would be most helpful and appropriate for members of your family.

Student work will not need to be submitted to the school or district. Families will be able to choose how they wish to engage with the materials provided. There will be no school meals, busing, or access to teachers on Friday, February 11.

We take seriously our role as a support to the primary learning that happens within the family. We hope you will find the time and resources helpful in promoting greater health and wellness in our community.

More information will be forthcoming. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Jordan School District

Supercast Episode 123: A Bingham High Student Racing to the Top in the Sport of Dog Sledding

Superintendent with Mary Christensen and her dogsShe has had a genuine love of dogs all her life. Now, that love is leading a Bingham High School student to follow her dreams to compete professionally in the sport of Dog Sledding, also known as Dog Mushing.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet 17-year-old Mary Christensen and her dogs and find out what goes into getting the dogs to work as a team, racing to the top in competitive Dog Sledding.


Talented Oquirrh Hills Middle Robotics Team Headed to State Competition

Students pose for a photo with their robotThey love a challenge and are ready to take the stage in a huge competition. The Oquirrh Hills Middle School First Tech Challenge Robotics teams will be representing their school and Jordan District in the State competition at Southern Utah University later this month.

These talented students represent the only middle school team, which proudly held their own against high school teams at a recent competition in Park City.

Thank you to Mr. Yao, for making this possible for such amazing students!

Best of luck at the State competition!