Supercast Episode 99: HHS Teacher David Kozlowski Talks About Teens and Social Health

Posted on

Dr. Godfrey and David KozlowskiHe is a former University of Utah football player not afraid to tackle any topic or issue when it comes to teens and improving social health.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Herriman High School teacher and licensed marriage and family therapist David Kozlowski. Find out about a class Mr. Kozlowski created at Herriman High called “Level Up,” which is getting statewide recognition and helping students improve their relationships with family, friends, teachers and others in their lives.

Supercast Episode 98: Southland Elementary Student Climbs to the Top in USA National Bouldering Competition

Posted on

Superintendent points to Landers GaydoshA Southland Elementary student is literally climbing his way to the top in a sport that is making its debut in the Summer Olympic games right now. We’re talking about Sport Climbing.

On this episode of the Supercast, we catch up with Landers Gaydosh inside the Momentum Indoor Climbing gym. Landers demonstrates some of his Sport Climbing skills and tells us about the recent USA Climbing Youth National competition where, at just 11-years-old, he finished second in Bouldering and 3rd in Top Ropes. Landon is already beating out some of the best in the United States.

Free Meals for Students in School Cafeterias for the 2021-22 School Year

Posted on

Tray of foodAll students 18-years-old and younger will eat free of charge in Jordan School District school cafeteria’s this school year. The USDA has extended the free meal waiver for another year, or until funding runs out.

That means all schools will serve free meals in the school cafeteria. The meals will be served based on serving schedules established at each school site.

Enrolled online and at-home learners may pick up meals at specific times and locations designated by each school. Siblings of enrolled online and at-home learners may also receive free meals.

Free lunch and breakfast for the next morning will be available to pickup door-side for all children 18-years-old and younger at the following locations:

  • Joel P. Jensen Middle
  • Elk Ridge Middle
  • South Hills Middle

Meal service at these three locations will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Only children are eligible for free meals under this waiver.

**Families who may qualify for free or reduced meals are still encouraged to apply so there is no lapse in meal benefits when this waiver expires**

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Excitement is Building for The First Day of School

Posted on

Back to School BackpackExcitement is building as schools, teachers and staff get ready to welcome students back for the first day of school for the 2021-22 year. Here are the dates to remember.

  • Monday, August 16 – 7th grade orientation
  • Monday, August 16 – First day of school for high schools
  • Tuesday, August 17 – First day of school for elementary schools
  • Tuesday, August 17 – First day of school for middle schools

The entire calendar for the 2021-22 school year can be found on our Planning & Enrollment Calendars page.  Enrollment information can be found on our Planning & Enrollment Registration page.

Big Rocket Launch Marks End of Summer School for Students in Unique STEM Program

Posted on

Rocket LaunchingIt was not a typical summer of rest and relaxation for some middle school students in Jordan School District. That’s because they were immersed in abstract reasoning, problem-solving, computer science, statistics, engineering and mind-challenging math equations. It was part of something called the Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP), which is an academically rigorous mathematics-based summer enrichment program. The last day of PREP culminated with students launching their own home-made rockets they designed using engineering skills.

The PREP program runs for six weeks over the summer, with students dedicated to 4-hours of interactive lessons each day. It is aimed at introducing teens to careers and opportunities in STEM-related fields. As part of PREP, students have the opportunity to attend STEM classes at Salt Lake Community College half days in their junior and senior years in high school.

Congratulations on a successful summer school. We hope you had a blast learning!