Mountain Shadows Staff and Students Have Fun Naming School Mascot

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They are making memories and history at Mountain Shadows Elementary with their school mascot. Their mascot, the mountain lion cub, never had a name and really needed one. So, Principal Eardley went to work, first sending out possible names for adults in the building to consider. After narrowing the list down to just four, it was students who voted and sealed the deal on a name.

The name students selected for their mountain lion mascot, SHADOW! Principal Eardley revealed the name at a schoolwide assembly saying Shadow always follows the school’s four big rules of being Respectful, Safe, Responsible, and Kind.

Welcome, Shadow, to Jordan School District and your home, Mountain Shadows Elementary School!

Assistant Principal Has Passion for Showing Rhodesian Ridgebacks

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Superintendent with Stacie Thompson and her dogsSupercast Episode 322
When she’s not in the classrooms of her school caring for kids, one assistant principal has a unique passion, and you could say she is having a dog-gone good time pursuing that passion.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Elk Meadows Elementary School where we meet up with Stacie Thompson and her striking Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. Find out why this educator loves showing her prize possessions at dog shows everywhere and what it takes to bring home the title of “Best in Show,” or “Best in Breed.”

Fries With a Firefighter Benefits Jordan District Schools

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A portion of all proceeds during “Fries with a Firefighter” at Culver’s were donated to the Jordan Education Foundation to pay off overdue lunch balances at West Jordan’s three Title I schools: Columbia Elementary, Heartland Elementary, and Majestic Elementary Arts Academy

Firefighters from Jordan Local 4624 firehouse spent their night at Culver’s in West Jordan, serving up good food, all for a good cause. A portion of all proceeds during “Fries with a Firefighter” at Culver’s were donated to the Jordan Education Foundation to pay off overdue lunch balances at West Jordan’s three Title I schools: Columbia Elementary, Heartland Elementary, and Majestic Elementary. As a bonus, along with their burger, fries, and donation, customers could meet their local firefighters and get an up-close look at a fire truck.

Thank you, West Jordan Fire, for your support of the students in our community!

A portion of all proceeds during “Fries with a Firefighter” at Culver’s were donated to the Jordan Education Foundation to pay off overdue lunch balances at West Jordan’s three Title I schools: Columbia Elementary, Heartland Elementary, and Majestic Elementary Arts Academy

Thank Your School Psychologist During National School Psychologist Week

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This week is National School Psychologist Week. It is a week dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the hard work and endless efforts of school psychologists in districts across the nation. School psychologists are there for students every day helping with their mental health, learning, and behaviors.

More than 80 school psychologists work in Jordan School District providing direct support and interventions; consulting with teachers, families, counselors, social workers, and school staff. These professionals play a vital role in the educational process and we thank them this week and every day for all they do to support students and our schools.

JATC Hosts “From High School to Hired” CTE Event

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Select high school students from across Jordan District were invited to the JATC South campus for the “From High School to Hired” event. Students were given practical advice from professionals on the value of networking, tips on how to make an impression during an interview, and personalized assistance on enhancing their resumes.

Students were invited based on their individual YouScience scores that showed aptitude in the career fields represented. They then met with potential future employers to talk about the jobs available to them after graduation.

Thank you to all of the industry professionals who graciously gave their time to help students as they prepare to transition out of high school and into the workforce.