They are collecting hundreds of boxes of cereal hoping to benefit students in need, at another Jordan School District elementary school. But on this day, before donating the cereal, students and staff lined hallways with the boxes of cereal and then set them tumbling in a fun game of dominos. Students watched as the boxes fell, one after another, in a domino effect that had everyone excited and cheering the cereal boxes on.

The cereal will be delivered next week, so students in another school can enjoy a box of their favorite breakfast cereal over the holiday break.

Thanks to the Oakleaf Elementary School PTA, students, and staff for thinking of others during this special time of year.

December is a month of many celebrations and one of them, which students at Aspen Elementary recently learned about, is Kwanzaa. It is a holiday celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, and it’s a week of festivities honoring African American culture and heritage. Friends and family gather each day to give thanks, exchange gifts, and share feasts.

Jordan School District Language and Culture Services Director Michelle Love-Day spent time teaching Aspen Elementary students about Kwanzaa and how families who celebrate often wear traditional African clothing during that week. African artwork is often displayed in homes, and on the last day of Kwanzaa, families celebrating the holiday enjoy a big feast! There are seven principles of Kwanzaa, among them, unity and self-determination.

It was also an opportunity for students to share stories about their own cultural backgrounds and traditions.v

They raced to the finish line making history as the first Utah team ever to take home the first-place title at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon. Congratulations to the Herriman High School Boys Cross Country team for edging out 22 other teams from across the United States, securing the first-place win.

The school and community gathered with great pride to give the team a warm welcome home following their amazing accomplishment.

Riverton placed in the top ten at the Nike Cross Nationals, doing an incredible job competing as well.

We are extremely proud of these talented Jordan School District athletes and their coaches, for the inspiration they bring to others.

The hip-hop dance crew “1520 ARTS” performed and educated students at Westvale Elementary during an assembly. “1520 ARTS” is a non-profit organization that showcases Hip Hop arts as a viable path to success in life and art through practice, performance, and education. Students and staff were allowed to show off their dancing skills during the assembly.

Thank you to “1520 ARTS” for stopping by Westvale to allow students to unite and learn through art.