They are creative, colorful, some on canvas, some made of clay or even wood. No matter what the medium, works of art by Jordan School District middle school students truly are something to see. The artwork will be on display for the public to enjoy at the Viridian Center in West Jordan from April 29 – May 3, 2024. The Viridian is located at 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan.

Stop by and take in the amazing art created by some very talented students! Congratulations to all of the contributing young artists who are part of the show.

It was a big surprise, one that Mountain Creek Middle School Assistant Principal Jody Long won’t soon forget. Principal Mike Glenn, along with students, teachers, and staff gathered as representatives from the state-wide ResilientYOU program presented Ms. Long with the 2024 ResilientYOU award.

ResilientYOU is a prestigious honor presented annually to organizations and individuals based on their exemplary efforts in building student resilience in their schools, homes and communities.

Award recipients will be honored on May 9th at an event called “Utah Prevention Day with the Salt Lake Bees” at Smith’s Ballpark in front of 10,000 students and teachers. Award recipients will also receive an honorary plaque.

Congratulations, Jody Long! Keep inspiring resilience in students and others in and outside of our schools.

Some students at West Jordan High School wanted to make it easier and more affordable for everyone to feel good and go to prom this year. That’s why they organized a pre-prom “Self-Care Event” at the school. It was an event to help students prepare for prom and feel really good about themselves without breaking the bank.

The event offered things like free men’s and women’s haircuts, styling, braiding, even wigs for those who may have wanted a whole new look for a night. There were also free manicures, teeth whitening, eyebrow tinting and waxing, lash lifts, along with free jewelry, prom dresses, and suits. Students were also able to make their own beautiful corsages and boutonnieres for prom, which was Saturday night for West Jordan High.

The group of students who organized this amazing event belong to a program called “Sources of Strength,” and members are peer leaders who work very hard to increase student belonging at West Jordan High. Art and Photography teacher Robyn Briggs is their advisor and she helped to plan and bring everyone together.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making this such an incredible experience for students, including the community partners!

Hear what the students themselves and Robyn Briggs told Superintendent Godfrey about the “Self-Care” event and being part of “Sources of Strength” in this week’s Supercast podcast available Thursday.