It was an exciting day of travel for South Valley students going from Texas to Hawaii, Hollywood, Michigan, Virginia, and beyond, without ever leaving their school. During “Flying Around the States Day,” each classroom represented a different part of the country, educating students about the culture and offering a taste of the region with food samples as well. The students travel from state to state, visiting classrooms exploring the various state colors, flags, and food, giving them an opportunity to experience a bit of life outside Utah.

Staff played the role of pilots and flight attendants as students traveled from one state to the next inside the individual classrooms.

What a fun and engaging way for students to learn about different parts of the United States. Congratulations to everyone at South Valley for giving students such a rich and memorable experience!

They came together uniting for education in a big way. Community members, educators, students, and staff attended the 12^th annual Jordan Education Foundation Donor Appreciation Luncheon. The theme this year was “Stronger Together,” and everyone attending saw amazing examples of how we are just that in a video featuring all the reasons community support makes us stronger in education and for the students we serve. In addition to the nice meal, South Valley Students involved in their school’s Sip’n 7 Soda Shop provided a variety of delicious sodas for everyone to enjoy.

JEF Executive Director Mike Haynes kicked things off by energizing the crowd. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Godfrey gave uplifting remarks thanking everyone for their support followed by emotional stories from Heartland Elementary School Principal Buddy Alger and Rose Creek Elementary School teacher Macey Burt. Holiday Oil President Mike Wagstaff addressed the crowd promising to do all he can to support the Foundation and its work.

The luncheon ended with a beautiful performance of “You Will Be Found,” by Bingham High School student Miles Jepson and Fort Herriman Middle School student Mishea Francis.

Thanks to all who attended and for truly making us “Stronger Together!”

They are admired for their skills on the mat in competition, but on Monday some West Jordan High School wrestlers took their skills in spreading kindness and antibullying messages to Columbia Elementary School. They helped to lead a White Ribbon Week assembly.

The theme of White Ribbon Week at Columbia is “Not in My School,” and signs are visible throughout the hallways reminding students they should never participate in any kind of bullying behavior whether it is at school, in-person, or online.

The wrestlers talked to students about the definition of bullying and what they should do if they see it happening. They also asked students to take a pledge that bullying will not happen in their school.

Thanks to the West Jordan High wrestlers for inspiring students to be kind and support one another in and outside of school.