The March 25 Board meeting summary is now available and can be viewed using the following link:
Monte Vista Students Shoot Hoops at Adaptive Arena Field Trip
Students from the Ambassador Program at Monte Vista Elementary School took a memorable field trip to the Adaptive Arena in Bluffdale to compete in wheelchair basketball this week. The 4th-6th students in the Ambassador Program meet twice a month to learn lessons from the Unified Champion curriculum and they have an activity with a selected buddy from the school. The field trip, with buses provided by the Jordan Education Foundation, was a fun and rewarding experience for the ambassadors and buddies in the program.
Congrats to Monte Vista Elementary School psychologist Lisa Stillman, school counselor Melissa Guiterrez, and wellness coach Erin Nestes for creating an impressive, impactful, and inclusive program for the students at Monte Vista
Butterfield Canyon Elementary Teacher is Utah PTA “Outstanding Elementary Educator”
She has a tremendous relationship with students, parents, the PTA, and the community. That’s just one reason why RaNisha Glover is the Utah PTA “Outstanding Elementary Educator.”
Ms. Glover teaches 3rd grade at Butterfield Canyon Elementary School and the PTA says she is a shining example of going above and beyond to help her students and the community around her. They say she works hard to recognize student achievements, make learning fun, and is always willing to help when she sees there is a need. Parents say every student leaves Ms. Glover’s class knowing they are special and loved.
RaNisha Glover is one of just five teachers selected throughout the state of Utah for this prestigious recognition.
Congratulations, Ms. Glover. Your dedication to students and education is making a difference in school and throughout the community.
South Jordan Elementary School Students Take Stage in Colorful Performance of “Willy Wonka Jr.”
It is a sweet treat for everyone in the audience as students at South Jordan Elementary School take the stage in an impressive and upbeat performance of the musical “Willy Wonka Jr.” The costumes and set design bring the show and characters to life, characters like Charlie Bucket and the green-haired Oompa Loompas.
“Willy Wonka Jr.” tells the story of the famous candy inventor, Willy Wonka, and the chaos that ensues when he decides to open his factory gates to five lucky kids and their parents for a tour.
A total of 92 cast members, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students, are part of the production, which involved more than 1,500 volunteer hours, with incredible support from parents.
Congratulations to all the talented students involved in this phenomenal production along with the supportive staff and parents including:
- Willy Wonka Jr. Director, Diane Witt-Roper
- Choreographer, Alan LaFleur
- Music Director, Luke Durbin
- Set Director, Stephanie Miller
- Props Director, Sarah Anderson
You can catch performances of “Willy Wonka Jr.” March 25 – 28 at 6:30 p.m. at South Jordan Elementary School.
Surprises Continue as Teachers Honored with “Outstanding Educator of the Year” Awards
The outpouring of love, support, and enormous excitement continued last Friday as more Jordan School District teachers were honored with the Jordan Education Foundation’s 2025 “Outstanding Educator of the Year” awards. The educators are being honored as “All Stars” for their winning ways in supporting students and giving them opportunities to reach their highest potential on the road to success. All of the teachers are nominated by colleagues, their peers, and/or parents.
Congratulations to the following “Outstanding Educators” who were surprised on Friday:
- Emily LaRue, South Valley School
- Amanda Moon “Mandy,” Westvale Elementary School
- Felicity Knight, West Jordan High School
- Laura Halverson, Joel P. Jensen Middle School
- Jessica Jensen “Jessi,” Columbia Elementary School