Really Fun Day Celebrating “Read Across America Day” at Heartland Elementary School

Book worms were out in force at Heartland Elementary School as students, teachers and staff celebrated “Read Across America Day.” Even the community got in on the fun with police officers, firefighters, West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton, Principal Buddy Alger, District administrators and others reading to students in classroom after classroom. They read Dr. Seuss books like “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham.” Dr. Seuss once said “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

Thanks to Heartland and all schools for inspiring students to read every day!

Supercast Episode 182: Teachers Score Big as Utah Jazz “Most Valuable Educators”

Superintendent with Jazz MVEsThey took center court during a recent Utah Jazz basketball game, but it wasn’t to score a point or make a free throw. Two Jordan School District teachers are being honored as “Most Valuable Educators” or MVE’s by the Jazz organization.

On this episode of the Supercast we sit down with Mountain Point Elementary School teacher, Charity Horne and Joel P. Jensen teacher, Mandy Truscott to find out what it takes to be an MVE and what makes them stand out as educators, elevating everyone around them.


Midas Creek Students Participate in Service Project, Giving from the Heart

Midas Creek students showing off their service project workIt was supposed to be a class party, but it turned into a service project. Midas Creek Elementary School teacher Megan Metcalf told her students they could have a Valentine’s Day class party if they completed 100 acts of kindness. The students went well above and beyond their goal, completing nearly 800 acts of kindness.

As part of the party, the class decided to work on a service project making hygiene kits, winter kits, and blankets for refugees in the area and abroad. They assembled the kits and blankets on Valentine’s Day, a true act of kindness coming from the hearts of caring 6th grade students.

Keep up the great work giving back to others Midas Creek!

Join Us in Celebrating National Public Schools Week!

Students with their teacher.National Public Schools Week is a time to celebrate public schools and the administrators, teachers, specialists, parents, education support professionals and school board members who work diligently for our students. They all come together to create opportunities for students, which result in amazing, engaged learning, as well as many other positive experiences for students in classrooms and school buildings every single day.

Thank you to everyone involved in our schools, committed to giving students the best education possible for a promising and bright future.

Supercast Episode 181: Students Celebrate Black History Month with Pride and Performances

Superintendent with student participantsIt was an evening of reflection, recognition, and celebration. Students from schools throughout Jordan School District came together in song and dance to celebrate Black History Month in a meaningful way.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear from students who participated in the performances and why they are passionate about educating others on the importance of Black History Month.