Sunset Ridge Middle School Hosts Community Eclipse Viewing Party

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Around 100 community members gathered at Sunset Ridge Middle on Saturday morning to witness an annular solar eclipse as it passed over Utah. The school’s staff was there to hand out proper solar viewing glasses and science teachers shared their knowledge of the celestial event.

Sunset Ridge Middle School staff did a great job getting the community together for a fun and educational event. April 8, 2024, will be the next time students in Jordan School District can see an eclipse, with only about 48% of the sun covered while the moon’s shadow passes over the Wasatch Front.

It is National School Bus Safety Week

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Picture of JSD school bus driversThis week is National School Bus Safety Week. It is a week, which serves as a reminder to motorists, students, and school bus drivers of the important role they all play in ensuring the safety of children. This year’s theme is “BEEP! BEEP!

We want to thank all Jordan School District school bus drivers for their dedication to the job, driving our most precious cargo, and always doing so with safety in mind.

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.