Riverton High School Marching Band Ignites Patriotic Pride at Local Events

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The Riverton High School marching band showcased their talents at two local Independence Day parades. On July 3rd, the students performed patriotic melodies for cheering crowds at the Riverton Town Days Parade, followed by a performance for the Murray Fun Days Parade on July 4th.

The Riverton High School marching band truly embodies the spirit of the community, leaving a lasting impression of school pride. A huge thank you to the students, staff, families, and community members who contributed to the success of these performances. Great job!

Jordan School District Teachers Among Those Recognized for Resilience by First Lady Abby Cox

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It was a night to shine and receive recognition for twenty teachers throughout the state of Utah, and shine they did. First Lady Abby Cox welcomed everyone to the annual Show Up for Teachers, “Honors in Education Gala” this week. It’s an event that salutes the capacity and commitment of some of Utah’s top teachers.

Among those recognized were two incredible teachers from Jordan School District. Congratulations to Brittany Jaque from Copper Canyon Elementary and Dannel Black from Mountain Ridge High School, both honored for being great examples of resilience and hope.

The First Lady said teachers are the very definition of hope during difficult days, and despite difficulties, they always press forward.

Congratulations to all teachers honored at the gala. We admire all you do for students and their path to success.

What’s Going on Inside the Former Walmart Location Off of 9800 S. in South Jordan? A Sneak Peek Inside

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Superintendent with the Learning Center TeamSupercast Episode 305
It is an exciting new addition to Jordan School District, using a cost-efficient approach to provide a growing number of essential educational services to families in a centralized location.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out what Jordan School District is doing with the former Walmart space across from Elk Ridge Middle School off of 9800 South in South Jordan. It is space that’s being transformed into the Jordan Learning Center (JLC), and excitement is growing for students, teachers, staff, and the programs which will soon call the remodeled space home.

Copper Hills High School Marching Band Captivates Audiences Throughout the Summer

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Copper Hills High School‘s marching band showcased their patriotic spirit over Independence Day by captivating audiences at the West Jordan Stampede Parade and the Sandy City Parade. Even some rain did not slow down their performances, which featured vibrant patriotic medleys.

If you missed their 4th of July performances you can still catch one of the Bands four other performances this summer, July 21 at 11 a.m. at the Days of ’47 Parade Preview at the Mountain America Expo Center, July 26 at the Bountiful Handcart Days Parade, July 24 at the Days of ’47 Parade, and July 22 at the AJR concert at  Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater.

Copper Hills High School Marching Band, excellent work on finding meaningful ways to engage and entertain our community with your talents. Keep up the great work.

Jordan School District Students Once Again Rise to the Top in National Competition

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Students who competed in STEMThey are very talented students with amazing skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) related fields. Those incredible skills paid off in a big way recently at a national competition in Nashville, Tennessee. A total of 16 Jordan School District students took part in the Technology Student Association’s (TSA) national competition. They pulled out all the stops and gave it their all competing in events such as biotechnology, solar sprint, drone design, flight endurance, dragster racing, architectural design, tech problems, board game design, and tech bowl.

All of the students shined in their events and those competing in board game design, solar sprint, and drone design, all placed in the top ten in the nation in the TSA events! The TSA is a national organization which helps students interested in STEM compete at the state and national level, providing high school students opportunities to gain leadership skills and career opportunities in STEM fields.

Congratulations to all of the students and their instructors on their many achievements.