Copper Hills High School Marching Band Shares Their Love of Music with Elementary School Students

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The Mighty Marching Grizzlies performing for elementary school studentsThe Mighty Marching Grizzlies of Copper Hills High School performed field shows across the school’s boundaries for elementary students. The performances are a way to introduce younger students to instruments and music while getting them excited for future opportunities they will have in high school to participate in marching band. 

The group performed their field show, The Last Tango, for students at Hayden Peak, Jordan Hills, Mountain Shadows, Fox Hollow, Oakcrest, and Falcon Ridge. Bad weather forced the cancellation of shows at Antelope Canyon and Copper Canyon, but the band plans to reschedule those performances later on in the school year.  

Thank you to all Copper Hills High School’s Marching Band students and staff who gave their time and skills to educate and excite elementary school students. 

Farm-to-table: “Apple Crunch Day” Celebrates the Benefits of Locally Grown Produce

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Apples growing on trees Jordan School District has partnered with Pyne Farms in Orem to purchase 400 cases of apples to celebrate this year’s “Apple Crunch Day” on October 19th. The event is an excellent opportunity for the District to increase our students’ exposure to locally-grown produce in Utah and encourage healthy eating habits.

As part of the promotion, Jordan School District Nutrition Services Department will provide students with activity pages, nutrition facts, and a video on the farm-to-table experience of the apples they will be enjoying.

Thank you to the wonderful Nutrition Services staff for making this day possible and helping educate students on the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Supercast Episode 214: Statewide Campaign Focuses on the Impact of Social Media on Students

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Superintendent with Aimee Winder NewtonUtah Governor Spencer Cox has launched a statewide campaign to address the impact of social media on students.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Aimee Winder Newton who is Senior Advisor to Governor Cox and Director of the Governor’s Office of Families. She tells us how the public awareness campaign hopes to empower parents, and provide them with the tools they need to educate their kids about the potential harms from using social media.

Proud of Jordan School District Unified Soccer Teams and their Winning Ways

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Congratulations to all of the athletes involved in Jordan School District Unified Soccer. Over the past few weeks, middle and high school teams competed for top honors in Utah.

Our high school Unified Soccer Teams, from Riverton High School, West Jordan High School, Copper Hills High School, and Herriman High School, took the field at the state preliminary competitions and Herriman High made it to the State finals held Tuesday at the America First Field, REAL Salt Lake Soccer Stadium in Sandy.

Thanks to everyone involved, especially our amazing SPED teachers, and the fans who showed up to cheer on our talented athletes and their peers.

Native American Students Come Together for Special Trip to Natural History Museum

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They were captivated by exhibits and experiencing different cultures together. Native American students from 15 Jordan School District schools, in the 5th and 6th grades, were treated to a field trip to the Utah Natural History Museum. The trip was sponsored by the Native American Program, allowing the students to explore their own culture and other cultures with visual and hands-on exhibits. For some, it was the first time experiencing the Natural History Museum. It was a field trip full of engaging education, understanding, and fostering of new friendships.

Thanks to everyone involved for making this field trip a wonderful and unique experience for students.