South Hills Middle School Tiger Squad Walking to Save Lives and Lift Others

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Tiger SquadThey are kind, caring, and determined to spread hope throughout the community. The South Hills Middle School Hope Squad participated with other community members in the annual “Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk.” They walked hoping to bring suicide awareness and prevention to the community, encouraging everyone to be trained in awareness and recognizing signs for prevention.

During the “Out of the Darkness” event, students and teachers were able to meet with
community mental health resources like SafeUT, the Hope Squad booth, Valley Behavioral
Health, and Promise to Live. They learned about all the options available to anyone who is in need and the students reached their goal of gathering more than 100 signatures on a South Hills community banner showing support for their work and bringing awareness to the forefront.

Hope Squad members take great pride in helping to make a difference in their community. Sarah Carter said “I like that no one ever makes fun of me for being willing to participate in the Hope Squad here, and that everyone was willing to sign the poster and wanted to learn about what we are doing here in our school’s Hope Squad.” Nolan Astin, another Hope Squad member, said “This event is a place where everyone gets to speak their mind and not be judged by what they say or how they feel. “

Congratulations to this amazing group of students and teachers working so hard to bring awareness and prevention in an effort to lift others and save lives.

Students and Parents Help Raise Awareness for Pedestrian Safety

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Students walking to school Falcon Ridge Elementary School families took to the sidewalks and crosswalks for a good cause. The school’s PTA put on an annual walk-to-school event to help raise awareness about pedestrian safety and safe walking routes. Students were greeted by Falcon Ridge student body officers and handed snacks for participating.

What a great reminder to watch out for children and parents headed to school. Please be cautious and courteous around our school crossing zones and always be on the lookout for kids.

Thank you, Falcon Ridge PTA and Families, for creating and participating in such a wonderful and educational event.

Amazing Jordan School District Athletes Take the Field in Unified High School Soccer Tournament at Hillcrest High School

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It was a day of competition, teamwork, and lots of fun building relationships on and off the playing field. Jordan School District was well represented at the Unified High School Soccer Tournament with three teams competing from Riverton High School, two teams from West Jordan High School, one team from Copper Hills High School, and one team from Herriman High School. That is seven talented teams representing Jordan School District.

The tournament included an opening ceremony, followed by the games and then an awards ceremony.

Thanks to everyone involved, especially our amazing SPED teachers, and everyone who showed up to cheer on our talented athletes and their peers.

“Magic Awaits” Students at Southland Elementary School This Year!

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It was an idea by Principal Garett York hoping to help students get excited about coming to school this year and it worked! Mr. York transformed Southland Elementary into Hogwarts School of Wizardry from the Harry Potter world. Inside you will find signs that say “magic awaits” for anyone entering the school each day and on any given day they may encounter Albus Dumbledore. There is also Gryffindor, one of the four Houses of Hogwarts where character traits of students are courage, chivalry, and determination.

Here’s wishing all students, teachers, and staff at Southland Elementary a wonderful school year filled with fun wizardry and academic success.

Sunset Ridge Middle School Students Pay Tribute on Patriot Day

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Students, faculty, and staff gathered Monday morning to remember the victims and those who sacrificed so much on 9/11 in the terrorist attacks 22 years ago. Principal Audrey Fish led a moment of remembrance, while students sang the national anthem and held a flag raising ceremony.

While the middle school students weren’t yet born on that tragic day, Patriot Day is an opportunity to educate students and honor all past and present military personnel along with police, fire, and first responders for protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day.