Supercast Episode 234: High School Sophomores Turn 4 Years Old, Long-Time Teacher Turns Sweet 16, Celebrating Leap Year Birthdays

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Superintendent celebrates Leap Year birthdaysThey are twins attending West Jordan High School in their sophomore year and they are turning 4 years old. At Antelope Canyon Elementary School a long-time second grade teacher is finally turning sweet 16.

On this episode of the Supercast, we find out what it’s like to have a leap year birthday. A birthday that comes around just once every four years on February 29, when the year is actually 366 days long, instead of the regular 365. Are leap year birthday folks forever young, let’s find out.

Golden Fields Elementary School Student Wins Top Prize in State Competition

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She is a talented young student who found inspiration from her gym coach at Golden Fields Elementary School. Now, Naomi Ramba is being recognized for her talents.

Naomi entered a video essay contest called “Because of An Educator” in a State PTA competition. Naomi’s video was selected as the first-place winner at the State level for her entry called “Who Inspired Me.” In the video Naomi talked about how her gym coach, Summer McNeely, was an inspiration, changing Naomi’s mind about working hard, staying active, and coming to school.

Jordan School District Board of Education members, along with Superintendent Anthony Godfrey and others recently recognized Naomi Ramba for her accomplishment. She also received a $500.00 cash prize and a plaque from the Utah State PTA.

Congratulations, Naomi Ramba. Keep up the great work!

Name Selected for New Elementary School in Herriman

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Thank you to everyone who helped in the naming process for the new elementary school in Herriman by participating in an online survey suggesting names and narrowing the field.

The name selected for the new school is Juniper Elementary School. The Board of Education unanimously approved the name last night. Juniper Elementary is scheduled to open for the 2024-25 school year and will be home to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Ridge View Elementary School.

Principal Kaleb Yates says he is very excited about the name Juniper Elementary because it is unique and represents the area. Principal Yates has already hired many amazing teachers and staff dedicated to preparing students for success and he is excited to move forward with having students choose school colors and a mascot.

Jordan School District is excited about the educational opportunities and new traditions which will be established at Juniper Elementary School!

Copper Hills High School Girls Wrestling Team Finished First in State Competition

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Copper Hills High School Wrestling Team holding their state trophyCopper Hills High School’s Girls Wrestling team recently took home a 6A state title championship after coming in second last year. The team had seven girls advance to the semifinals, with two making it to the finals. Scott Pace, the team’s coach, was recently quoted in the Deseret News saying, “Where we actually won state was with those girls who battled back for fourth place and third place. That is where we got the points that put us over the top.” Also notable is Senior Brooklyn Pace, who took home her 4th individual state championship win, finishing her high school sports career.

Congratulations to the Copper Hills High School Girls Wrestling team for their impressive stat championship win this year.

South Valley Students and Staff “Shine Bright Like a Diamond” in Annual Talent Show

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They shine bright each and every day, but during the school’s annual talent show, students and staff at South Valley were shining brighter than ever. The theme of this show was Rihanna’s “Shine Bright Like a Diamond,” and the day started with student body officers singing the theme song.

Student art was on display and many genres of music were represented such as pop, country and rock. Several students also used South Valleys Ben-Q smartboard to demonstrate their drawing abilities, their singing, and hidden abilities-like being able to name countries on a world map.

DJ Max kept the party going as usual, supplying the music to accompany all the showcased talents. The South Valley cheerleading squad performed a routine and halfway through the show, school staff surprised students with a flash mob, lip syncing to their favorite 90’s boy band, Backstreet Boys “I Want It That Away.”

It was an amazing day for students and staff to shine bright like diamonds. Thanks to our student body, staff, and parents for cheering everyone on in their amazing display of talents.