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.

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.

It was a somber moment of remembrance to honor victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Students, faculty, staff, first responders, and members of the community gathered outside of Hidden Valley Middle School for a “Sunrise Salute to Patriot Day.”

Everyone met at the flagpole to participate, saluting and paying tribute to our military and emergency service personnel who responded on 9/11 twenty-two years ago.

Hidden Valley Middle students performed patriotic musical numbers and honored all past and present military personnel, as well as police, fire, and first responders. It was an opportunity to express gratitude for everyone who serves to protect the many freedoms we enjoy every day.

Take advantage of Language and Culture Services’ Fall Family Fair on Thursday, September 7th, at the Viridian (West Jordan City Library), 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, from 4-7 p.m. Find resources from dozens of Jordan School District departments for parents and students. Nurses will provide health screenings for students. Math, literacy, STEM, and digital learning specialists will oversee academic activities and share helpful learning strategies. In addition, the Jordan District Health and Wellness Team will share their knowledge and provide community resources for families. Other partners include the Salt Lake County Library, gang prevention specialists, and community outreach groups. There will also be food trucks, fun games, and prizes.