South Jordan Elementary Teacher Honored With Billboard

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If you are driving north on I-15 in the south end of the valley, look up and you can see South Jordan Elementary School’s Alan LaFleur getting a large recognition. The second-grade teacher was named Siegfried and Jensen Teacher of the Month. The award came with gift cards for Delta and Buffalo Wild Wings, some of his favorite treats, and his very own billboard located at about 9000 S and I-15.

Mr. LaFleur was surprised with the honor in his classroom. Thank you to Siegfried and Jensen for the recognition, and congratulations to Mr. LaFleur. Keep up the great work!

Jordan PREP Students Proudly Graduate from SLCC with One-Year Certificates

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Six Jordan PREP students graduate SLCCIt was a proud and emotional moment at Salt Lake Community College’s graduation as six high school seniors from Jordan School District walked across the stage at SLCC’s graduation ceremony, receiving their one-year college degrees three weeks before graduating from high school.

These students began their journey in the Jordan PREP program when they were just 11 and 12 years old. The rigorous, math-focused summer enrichment program identifies high-achieving middle school students with a strong interest in STEM and prepares them for advanced academic success.

Thanks to the leadership of Stacy Pierce, who brought the program to Jordan School District, the initiative has grown significantly. Ms. Pierce said, “The students will change the world for generations to come.”

As these students prepare to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams, Jordan School District celebrates their achievements and looks forward to the bright futures they will undoubtedly build.

West Jordan High School Students Pack Trophy Case with Reminders of Academic and Athletic Success this School Year

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West Jordan High championship trophiesTake one look at the trophy case at West Jordan High School and you will quickly realize students were finding huge success in academics and athletics throughout this school year. Students rose to the top, bringing home championship after championship.

Here is a list of some of their amazing accomplishments:

  • Region IV Track & Field Champions
  • Academic State Champions, 5A Girls Tennis
  • State Champions, 1st Place Basketball Division K, Special Olympics Unified Sports
  • Academic State Champions, 5A Girls Basketball
  • Region IV Softball Champions
  • Region IV Boys Tennis Champions
  • Region IV Football Champions
  • Region IV Girls Basketball Champions
  • Region IV Boys Volleyball Champions
  • Region IV Baseball Champions

Congratulations to the amazing students, their teams, and coaches for working so hard and achieving incredible success this school year. Keep up the great work!

Mountain Point Students Show Off Dance Moves During “Programa Cultural”

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Dances from around the Spanish-speaking world were displayed at Mountain Point Elementary School’s “Programa Cultural.” The assembly allowed the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) students the opportunity to showcase cultures that speak Spanish to their parents and peers by performing dances from Spanish-speaking countries like Spain, Mexico, and Uruguay.

Mountain Point is one of 10 Dual-Language elementary schools in Jordan School District: four Spanish, four Chinese, one French, and one Portuguese. Elementary school students in the DLI program spend half their day learning in English and the other half in their DLI language and go on to take the AP Exam in middle school and University-level classes in High School. To learn more about the Dual-Language Immersion program, visit immersion.jordandistrct.org.

Antelope Canyon Students Roar In Lion King Kids Performance

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Simba, Rafiki, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, and the entire cast of characters from Pride Rock sang and danced at Antelope Canyon Elementary during performances of The Lion King Kids. “Hakuna Matta” means  “No Worries” as the play was capably put on by the PTA with help from Antelope Canyon faculty.

Kudos to Naomi Bawden, the Beverly Taylor Sorenson (BTS) Arts Music Specialist, and to all who helped the students “Be Prepared.” A special thanks to all who helped with costumes and sets to turn the Antelope Canyon gym into the African Savannah.