Special Education Transition Fair is Fun and Full of Valuable Information for Families

It was an evening focused on families to support students and their individual needs. The Jordan School District Special Education Transition Fair was recently held at West Jordan Middle School and, thanks to everyone involved, it was a great success! The goal of this annual event was to provide special education students and their families with information and resources on transition services from a variety of outside agencies.

Approximately 73 families attended the Transition Fair and they represented all Jordan School District special schools, high schools, and some of our middle schools. South Valley School Student Body Officers volunteered, greeting families, helping at the registration table, and distributing refreshments.

We appreciate the 32 outside agencies for participating and showing support for students. Many parents expressed appreciation for the event saying it provided them with great information.

Thanks to Health Choice Utah, Crumbl, Swig, Chick-Fil-A and others for their support and donations.

A huge thank you to teachers and staff as well, for promoting the event and reaching out to students and families to encourage their participation.

It was a great night supporting families and students, giving them information to support  future success.

Conference Unites Young Women with Utah Tech Leaders

JSD Students at SheTech Conference 365 Jordan School District girls joined 1,700 9th-12th grade students from around Utah at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy for the annual SheTech Explorer Day. The one-day event helps young women see themselves growing into future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Students met with executives and mentors from tech companies and universities at the event to learn more about available opportunities. The conference allowed participants to see real examples of successful women in careers as scientists, engineers, analysts, and more.

Thank you to the hosts of SheTech Explorer Day for allowing JSD students to collaborate and learn about future careers in STEM and Tech. It was an excellent educational opportunity.

Antelope Canyon Kindergarteners Find Out What It’s Like to Be a Firefighter

It was an opportunity to make new friends and find out what it’s like to be a firefighter at the same time. West Jordan City firefighters took the time to meet with kindergarten students at Antelope Canyon Elementary School recently to let them know firefighters are their friend. They taught the students what it’s like to fight fires, demonstrated how they suit up when a call comes in, and showed them some of the equipment needed to fight a fire. The students were fascinated and enjoyed the presentation, especially getting to see a big red fire truck up close and personal.

Thanks to the West Jordan City Fire Department for their outreach, getting to know young students, and being such great community partners!

Supercast Episode 237: Black Student Union Helps Herriman High Celebrate Iconic Musicians from the 1960’s and Beyond

Superintendent with students from the Herriman Black Student UnionIt was a project which was part of Black History Month at Herriman High School and it had a musical twist.

On this episode of the Supercast, we introduce you to some members of the Black Student Union who organized an amazing display celebrating the accomplishments of iconic black musicians dating back to the 1960’s. Join us as we travel back in time, getting to know the talented artists and their music that made history.


Congratulations to the 2024 Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals Award Winners

They are devoted to students and education, always inspiring others around them. We want to congratulate this year’s Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals (JAESP) Award winners.

These amazing educators are nominated by Jordan School District employees from across the District.

JAESP board members presented each winner with an award at their school and they now advance to the UAESP State competition.

Congratulations to the principals listed below:

  • Jennifer Ludlow: Distinguished Principal of the Year
  • Veronica Holyoke: Distinguished Assistant Principal of the Year
  • Tiffany Smith: Community Leader Principal of the Year 
  • Candie Checketts: Student Advocate Principal of the Year
  • Jerilyn Schaffer: Rookie Principal of the Year
  • Jessica Stowe: Instructional Leader Principal of the Year
  • Ken Westwood: Mentor Principal of the Year
  • Suzie Williams: Innovator Principal of the Year

We congratulate these principals for their excellence in school leadership.