This semester, the West Jordan Middle School 9th grade American Institutions and Issues class dove into the foundations of government and the importance of elections during a school field trip. To bring the studies to life, teacher William Shields organized a visit to the Utah State Capitol, where former Representative Elizabeth Weight led them on an insightful tour. Students learned about the history of the Capitol and had the chance to ask questions about topics like the Electoral College and voting rights.

Next, they visited the Salt Lake County Clerk’s office, where Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman discussed the election process, voting security, and the importance of reliable ballot counting. Students witnessed the tabulation and processing of mail-in votes.

The trip was an incredible opportunity for students to engage with elected officials and understand the vital systems that support democracy. Great job, Mr. Shields, for creating and providing such a meaningful experience for your students.

As we head into the winter weather season, we’d like to remind everyone about Jordan School District procedures and guidelines regarding snow closures or delays.

• Schools in Jordan School District will remain open, if at all possible, on all scheduled school days, even in winter weather conditions.
• You will only be notified if there is a delayed start or if school is closed or cancelled. No notification means school is open.
• School closure or delayed start information will always be posted no later than 6 a.m. on the Jordan School District website at jordandistrict.org, through social media, and local news outlets.
• This sign on the Jordan School District website will always indicate whether school is open or closed by 6 a.m.
• Please know that parents may decide to keep children home due to adverse weatherconditions. Schools understand and respect this decision and will work with families.

Full Emergency Communications & Snow Closure Guidelines can be found at jordandistrict.org/resources/emergency.