Stunning Student Artwork Featured at JSD Middle School Art Show

A vibrant showcase of creativity is on display as Jordan School District middle school students exhibit their artistic talents. This remarkable collection is truly outstanding, featuring a mixture of media, including canvas, clay, and photography. The public can view the artwork hanging at the Viridian Center in West Jordan until May 15, located at 8030 S. 1825 West.

Don’t miss the chance to appreciate these incredible works created by talented young artists! Congratulations to all the students who contributed to this inspiring show.

Middle School Girls Break Barriers and Stereotypes in Weightlifting

A growing number of Hidden Valley Middle School students are demonstrating that strength comes in many forms. Six girls have earned a place in the school’s “Girls 500lb Club,” an achievement that requires a combined total of 500 pounds lifted across the bench press, deadlift, and squat. These young athletes are part of a larger group of 150 girls enrolled in weight training at the school this year.

The club represents more than physical strength—it marks a shift in how female weightlifters view fitness and themselves. Entering the club helps these students feel more confident, capable, and connected. With each rep, they are setting new personal records and challenging stereotypes about weightlifting.

The students’ success in the weight room has sparked competition with weightlifting classes as more students aim for the 500lb goal. In fact, even the boys’ classes are feeling the momentum.

Mr. Jason Rojas, the school’s physical education teacher, has challenged his other classes to hit the 500lb Club. If all the students in one of the classes hit that goal, he promised to dye his hair platinum blonde—a fun challenge that kept everyone pushing toward their goals.

Way to go, Hidden Valley Middle School students. Keep up the excellent work and motivating others to rise to meet challenges.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to All of The Amazing JSD Teachers!

They inspire students every day with lessons that prepare them for future success. This week join us in celebrating the great teachers in Jordan School District as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers truly are a treasure in every one of our schools and classrooms, in our communities too.

At Aspen Elementary School, teachers were treated to an activity making their very own flower bouquets. That’s because the school wanted teachers to know, “How sweet it is to be taught by you,” and “If teachers were flowers, we’d pick you.”

Other schools are celebrating teachers by decorating classroom doors with clever teacher appreciation messages and displaying big signs outside the school.

Please take a minute to thank a teacher today for their hard work and dedication supporting students and education throughout the year.

Happy “National School Nurse Day” to All the Dedicated JSD School Nurses!

They are on the front lines in our schools every day, dedicating their lives to helping others. Please join us in saying a big thank you to all Jordan School District school nurses on this “National School Nurse Day.”

School nurses are so many things to so many people, especially students. They are healers, comforters, educators, mentors, trainers, role models, important members of every school community, and above all, they are heroes.

To all of our valued Jordan District School nurses; your compassion, optimism, and kindness are appreciated single every day! We simply couldn’t do it without you.

Because of school nurses we live in a happier, healthier world.

Make sure to express thanks to your school nurse today.

Administrative Assignments – May 2025

The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2025:

  • High School
    • Tom Gatten, assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High appointed principal at Herriman High, replacing Todd Quarnberg who is resigning.
    • Brady Bartholomew, assistant principal at Riverton High appointed principal at Mountain Ridge High, replacing Mike Kochevar who is retiring.
    • Kevin Barton, assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High transferred as assistant principal at Herriman High.
    • Andrew Blanchard, assistant principal at Herriman High transferred as assistant principal at West Jordan High.
    • Tim Brooks, assistant principal at West Hills Middle transferred as assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High.
    • Noelapoomaikalani Ioane, assistant principal at West Jordan High transferred as assistant principal at Copper Hills High, replacing Mark Halliday who is retiring.
    • Jenicee Jacobsen, assistant principal at West Jordan High transferred as assistant principal at Herriman High.
    • Travis Foster, administrative intern at Riverton High appointed assistant principal at Riverton High.
    • Katelyn Jenson, assistant principal at Southland Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Copper Hills High, replacing Julianna Wing who is resigning.
    • Kami Taylor, assistant principal at South Jordan Middle transferred as assistant principal at West Jordan High.
    • Derek Winder, administrative intern at West Jordan High appointed assistant principal at Riverton High.
  • Middle School
    • Mike Glenn, principal at Mountain Creek Middle transferred as principal at Sunset Ridge Middle, replacing Audrey Fish who is retiring.
    • Kristie Howe, assistant principal at West Hills Middle appointed principal at West Hills Middle, replacing Cynthia VanderMeiden who is resigning.
    • Glen Varga, assistant principal at Riverton High appointed principal at Mountain Creek Middle.
    • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at South Hills Middle and Sunset Ridge Middle transferred as assistant principal at South Hills Middle.
    • Andrea Call, administrative intern at West Hills Middle appointed assistant principal at West Hills Middle.
    • Mike Christensen, assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle transferred as assistant principal at West Hills Middle.
    • Jody Deland, assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle and Mountain Creek Middle transferred as assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle.
    • Ivie Erickson, administrative intern at Bingham High appointed assistant principal at South Jordan Middle.
    • Heather Handy, assistant principal at Aspen Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle.
    • Wendy Harmon, assistant principal at Mountain Creek Middle transferred as assistant principal at Hidden Valley Middle.
    • Amy Kinder, math consultant in Teaching and Learning transferred as assistant principal at Mountain Creek Middle.
    • James Maughan, assistant principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle transferred as assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle.
    • Troy Monson, assistant principal at South Hills Middle transferred as assistant principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle.
    • Amber Zdunich, assistant principal at Hidden Valley Middle transferred as assistant principal at Elk Ridge Middle.
  • Departments
    • Amy Lloyd, assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle transferred as math consultant in the Teaching and Learning Department.
  • Elementary School
    • Megan Cox, principal at Midas Creek Elementary transferred as principal at Rose Creek Elementary, replacing Karen Egan who is retiring.
    • Theresa Christensen, principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary transferred as principal at Midas Creek Elementary.
    • Bryce Eardley, principal at South Jordan Elementary transferred as principal at Mountain Shadows Elementary.
    • Aaron Ichimura, principal at Welby Elementary transferred as principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary.
    • Tina Susuico, principal at Mountain Shadows Elementary transferred as principal at Hayden Peak Elementary, replacing Jennifer Fisher who is retiring.
    • Kasey Dahl, assistant principal at Bastian Elementary appointed principal at Welby Elementary.
    • Beth Pollock, assistant principal at Ridge View Elementary appointed principal at South Jordan Elementary.
    • John Sassman, assistant principal at Herriman Elementary appointed principal at Mountain Point Elementary.
    • Janae Young, assistant principal at Welby Elementary appointed principal at Oakcrest Elementary, replacing Ken Westwood who is retiring.
    • Megan Daly, administrative intern at Copper Canyon Elementary appointed assistant principal at Copper Canyon Elementary.
    • Elizabeth Felt, principal at Mountain Point Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Southland Elementary.
    • Megan Hamilton, administrative intern at Blackridge Elementary appointed assistant principal at Blackridge Elementary.
    • Danielle Hanson, assistant principal at Elk Ridge Middle transferred as assistant principal at Westvale Elementary.
    • Jessica Hayes, assistant principal at the Child Development Center transferred as assistant principal at Herriman Elementary.
    • David Hullinger, assistant principal at Westvale Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Rosamond Elementary.
    • Toni Lasater, administrative intern at Oak Leaf Elementary appointed assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary.
    • Rebecca Lee, JPAS administrator transferred as assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary and JPAS administrator.
    • Jennifer Manning, assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary transferred as assistant principal at the Child Development Center.
    • Nathan Price, assistant principal at Mountain Shadows Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Ridge View Elementary.
    • Aimie Rizzuto, administrative intern at Jordan Ridge Elementary appointed assistant principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary.
    • Teresa Rossetti, assistant principal at Rosamond Elementary transferred as assistant principal at South Jordan Elementary.
    • Rachelle Smith, administrative intern at Heartland Elementary appointed assistant principal at Heartland Elementary.
    • Stacie Thompson, administrative intern at Elk Meadows Elementary appointed assistant principal at Elk Meadows Elementary.
    • Denise White, administrative intern at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy appointed assistant principal at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy.
    • Adrienne Yancey, assistant principal at South Jordan Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary.
  • New Administrative Internships for 2025-26
    • Kylie Bussell, teacher at Copper Hills High assigned administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High.
    • Cameron Christensen, teacher at Cedar Valley High in Alpine District assigned administrative intern at Copper Hills High.
    • Adrian Ramjoue, teacher at Riverton High assigned administrative intern at West Jordan High.
    • Laura Visaggio, teacher specialist at Herriman High assigned administrative intern at Bingham High.
    • Corey Wales, teacher at Argyle High in Argyle ISD (TX) assigned administrative intern at Riverton High.
    • Jen Arnold, teacher at Lake Mountain Middle in Alpine District assigned administrative intern at Copper Mountain Middle and Hidden Valley Middle.
    • Angela Crawford, teacher at Indian Hills Middle in Canyons District assigned administrative intern at Oquirrh Hills Middle and Mountain Creek Middle.
    • Kathryn Scott, teacher at Kearns High in Granite District assigned administrative intern at West Hills Middle and West Jordan Middle.
    • Kaila Anderson, Instructional Coach at Daybreak Elementary assigned administrative intern at Mountain Shadows Elementary.
    • Jennifer McNees, teacher at Antelope Canyon Elementary assigned administrative intern at Bastian Elementary.
    • Lara Stout, teacher at Southland Elementary assigned administrative intern at Welby Elementary.