It was an exciting day for kindergarten and first-grade students at Blackridge Elementary School as they learned firsthand about safety on the school bus. The lesson began with a short assembly and students watching a safety video.

Then it was outside to the big yellow school bus where the students learned how to get on and off the bus safely, the importance of staying seated on the school bus with hands on their laps and their feet on the floor. They also learned the importance of always staying in the driver’s line of sight and never running behind the bus. The students found out how to properly conduct an emergency evacuation and follow safe crossing procedures.

The school bus safety presentations are held at every elementary school throughout Jordan School District. Thanks to our dedicated school bus drivers and Transportation staff for doing all they can to keep kids safe each and every day.

There is a lot of delicious food dished up in our school cafeterias every day, and we want to remind all parents that more students are eligible for free lunch this year. That’s because the Utah legislature passed legislation making school lunch free for all students who qualify for reduced meal benefits. Breakfast will still be charged at the reduced price of $0.30. A la cart items are not included in the reimbursable meal and those items will be charged at regular price.

Meal prices for the 2025-26 school year have remained the same.

The prices are listed below:

• Elementary Breakfast: $1.05
• Elementary Lunch: $2.00
• Secondary Breakfast: $1.25
• Secondary Lunch: $2.25
• Adults Breakfast: $2.50
• Adults Lunch $4.10
• Reduced Breakfast: $0.30
• Reduced Lunch: Free
• Student 2nd Breakfast $2.50
• Student 2nd Lunch $4.10

To find out if you qualify for free and reduced meal benefits visit Jordan School District’s Nutrition Services Website.

Students transformed the sidewalk outside Elk Ridge Middle School into a canvas of vibrant greens, sky blues, and warm reds during the annual Fall Chalk Art Festival. After applying, pairs of students turned their drawings into large-scale chalk art outside the school entrance.

This year’s theme, “Flora and Fauna,” inspired students to create landscapes, floral arrangements, and animal likenesses. Kudos to art and drawing teacher Mollie Marie, who helped the students bring colorful fun to Elk Ridge’s sidewalk!

Students at Copper Hills High School are among the biggest blood donors in the state, and their latest blood drive proved to be no exception. ARUP had all hands on deck for donations as the Grizzlies’ latest blood drive collected 159 donations, which will go on to save 477 lives. All blood donated to ARUP during the drive will remain in Utah and help patients at the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Huntsman Cancer Institute. 

Kudos to the outstanding work done by the Copper Hills HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) in organizing a massive day of giving. The next Copper Hills blood drive is scheduled for December 18. Great job, Grizzlies!