Students and Staff Participate in Statewide Utah ShakeOut

Students participating in Utah ShakeOutIt was an opportunity to practice how to stay safe in the event of an earthquake. Students, teachers, and staff throughout the District participated in the Utah ShakeOut. At Columbia Elementary School they did a great job following instructions to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during the drill.

Approximately one million Utahn’s participated in earthquake drills at work, school, or home, practicing earthquake safety and other aspects of their emergency plans.

Participating is a great way for everyone to be prepared, survive, and recover quickly from big earthquakes wherever you live, work, or travel.

Join Us for the Community Job Fair

Community Job Fair SignAre you looking for an internship, a job, or a new career? Join us for the ChamberWest Job Fair on Thursday, April 20 from 2 – 6 p.m. at Copper Hills High School, 5445 Copper Hills Parkway, West Jordan. There will be more than 85 top employers in various industries looking to hire employees and/or interns, with some doing on the spot hiring. There is NO COST to participate. Come dressed for success! (Business Casual attire)

Jordan School District students can get more information by contacting their school’s Counseling Center.

More details about the Job Fair can also be found at www.ChamberWest.com

Jordan School District Special Education Transition Fair Is a Fun and Valuable Experience

Special Education Transition FairParents and students recently joined the Jordan School District Special Education team for a Special Education Transition Fair. The fair was organized to help create connections with agencies that will assist students after graduation as they move beyond Jordan School District, with things like independent housing, finding jobs, and life skills.

More than 20 community resources were available at the Transition Fair to help answer any post-secondary questions for our students and their families.

Thanks to everyone who attended and made it a fun and successful event.

For families who may still have questions regarding transition assistance for their students, please contact Ashley Calhoun at 801-567-8208 or ashley.calhoun@jordandistrict.org.

Congratulation to Recipients of the First Ever JSD “Jordy Awards” for Outstanding School Counselors

They are dedicated, hard-working, kind, and always have the best interest of students at heart. Some school counselors are being recognized for all they do supporting students on a daily basis with the inaugural “Jordy Awards.” This is a districtwide, counselor nominated award and the nominees are voted on by school counselors as well.

Congratulations to the following 2023 “Jordy Award” winners:

  • Natalie Bartholomew, Counselor, Herriman Elementary School
  • Jody Jensen, Counselor, Copper Mountain Middle School
  • Alyson Law, Counselor, Fort Herriman Middle School
  • John Blodgett, Counselor, Mountain Ridge High School

Keep up the amazing work! You all make us very proud.

Foothills Elementary School Student is a “Walk & Roll Challenge” Winner

Arett AndersonIt is a contest that rewards students for walking and biking to school with safety in mind. The “Walk & Roll Challenge” is sponsored by Safe Routes Utah and encourages K-8 students to keep track of the days and time spent each month walking and biking to school. Students who log the most days and time are eligible to win some pretty cool prizes.

This month, Foothills Elementary School third-grader, Arett Anderson is a winner in the challenge. Arett was surprised at school with the award and received a brand new scooter and helmet. The idea behind the “Walk & Roll Challenge” is to instill safety in students who walk or bike to school.

Congratulations, Arett! Keep up the great work helping everyone to remember safety first as they make their way to and from school.