Herriman High Boys Cross Country Team Recognized in Utah House and Senate for Making History at Nike Cross Nationals

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It is a well-deserved honor for some high school students who recently raced their way into the history books as the first Utah high school boys cross country team to take first-place at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon. On Thursday, the Herriman High School Boys Cross Country team was invited to the Utah State Capitol where they were honored on the floor of both the House and Senate.

Lawmakers congratulated the team and gave them a citation honoring them for their extraordinary accomplishment. Herriman High beat out 22 other teams from across the United States, securing the first-place win. Again, no Utah boys cross country team has ever been successful in taking first-place at the prestigious Nike Cross Nationals

The Herriman team was ranked #1 in the U.S. for most of the cross-country season after winning top national meets in states like California and Idaho.

We join lawmakers in expressing our sincere congratulations to these talented athletes and their coaches, for the inspiration they bring to others:

  • Head Coach Doug Soles
  • Assistant Coach Teresa Soles
  • Assistant Coach Josh Pugel
  • Assistant Coach Lexi Hopkin
  • Assistant Coach Hannah Nay
  • Athlete #1 – Tayshaun Ogomo
  • Athlete #2 – Jonah Tang
  • Athlete #3 – Jack Beckstrom
  • Athlete #4 – Max Hofheins
  • Athlete #5 – Micah Tang
  • Athlete #6 – Hyrum Wood
  • Athlete #7 – William Steadman

Supercast Episode 232: A Lesson About Bugs as Grub, Are Students Eating It Up?

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Superintendent with students holding bugsIt is a lesson that can drive some student’s buggy, while others are literally eating it up.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Mountain Creek Middle School where we find social studies teacher Kristina Meng bringing some creepy, crawly creatures into the classroom. It’s for a lesson on how bugs are considered a culinary delight in some cultures around the world. Join us for a classroom taste test like no other and a lesson students won’t soon forget.

 

Community Invited to the Big Joel P. Jensen Middle School 40th Birthday Bash

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40th Birthday Bash FlyerIt will be an evening of fun traveling back in time to 1984 when Joel P. Jensen Middle School first opened. Tonight, the community is invited to help the school celebrate 40 years of history, making memories, and educating students.

Everyone is invited to dress in 1980’s retro style clothing. There will be a magic show, food, games, a photo booth, and much more.

The birthday bash is tonight, Thursday, February 15 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, 8105 South 3200 West, West Jordan.

Happy Birthday Joel P. Jensen!

Herriman High School Boys Buy Roses to Hand Out as True Act of Kindness and Caring on Valentine’s Day

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They wanted to make sure everyone felt the love of kindness and caring at Herriman High School on Valentine’s Day. That’s why a group of Herriman High boys decided to carry on a tradition, which started in 2018, of raising enough money to purchase a rose for every girl or anyone else who would like one at school on February 14. This year, they purchased 1,400 white roses and personally handed them out as fellow students arrived at school Wednesday morning. The cupids also went classroom to classroom handing out the roses.

After they delivered roses to students at Herriman High, the boys headed to the Sagewood Senior Living Center in Daybreak, where they handed out roses to seniors, hoping to make them feel the love on Valentine’s Day as well.

Thanks to the Herriman High boys behind the project for making Valentine’s Day a special one for so many students and seniors.

West Hills Middle School Student Receives Top Honor for Artistic Achievement in Utah Youth Art Month Contest

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Miguel and teacher with artworkHe is a very talented 8th grade student at West Hills Middle School and now Miguel Graciano is receiving some pretty high praise and recognition for his talents. Miguel is the “Utah Youth Art Month Middle School Winner” for his original piece of art called Desert Cat. Miguel’s Fine Arts teacher is Amy Boehme.

Youth Art Month is a month-long celebration of arts in education and celebrates quality art education for all our students. The Utah Art Education Association celebrates Youth Art Month in March.

Congratulations to Miguel Graciano on his amazing accomplishment. Keep up the great work pursuing your passion for art.