Community Comes Together for Fun Chinese New Year Celebration at Herriman High

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Picture of Chinese New Year Celebration PerformanceIt was an evening of fun with cultural presentations, educational games, food, and a fantastic program. Jordan School District students organized an authentic Chinese New Year celebration where people were invited to browse interactive cultural exhibits, participate in games, and take in amazing displays. Delicious food was also available from Fatty Tuna and Panda Express.

Thanks to everyone involved in organizing the celebration and to students, teachers, staff and members of the community for attending and making this Chinese New Year event such a success.

West Jordan High School History Teacher Achieves National Board Certification

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Picture of Alyse AlmondPlease join us in congratulating West Jordan High School’s Alyse Almond on an amazing achievement. This dedicated Jordan School District educator has joined the ranks of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) around the country, truly demonstrating a dedication to her craft.

National Board Certification is a rigorous process that reinforces high standards, a commitment to excellence in teaching and elevating the teaching profession. These teachers continue to change the way students learn and they help students reach their highest potential.

National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification in K-12 education. It means that teachers have met the profession’s highest standards for accomplished practice.

Congratulations, Alyse Almond! We are proud of your accomplishments.

Students and Families Gather for Fun and Information During JATC Open House

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JATC North and South Campuses were crowded with students and families who arrived looking to learn more about the many programs offered at each location. Thanks to everyone who attended the JATC Open House. It was a chance to explore career pathways in everything from Aviation Science, Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Dental Assistant, Digital Media and more.

If you were not able to attend the JATC Open House, you can still explore the many educational options by visiting jordantech.org.

Thank You to Everyone Who Attended the “Jordan Job Fair”

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It was a fun night for members of the community to come together and explore a wide variety of job opportunities in Jordan School District. The “Jordan Job Fair” showcased current job openings at every school and department throughout JSD. Principals, administrators and other staff were on hand to answer questions and meet potential job candidates.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to everyone involved in organizing and supporting the “Jordan Job Fair.” If you missed the job fair and would still like to apply for a job in one of our schools or departments, please visit employment.jordandistrict.org

We hope to hear from you soon!

Supercast Episode 177: Riverton Elementary Sixth Grade Students Take Pride in Becoming Published Authors

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Superintendent with Cassie Crandell and her studentsIt is something you don’t hear about very often, sixth grade students becoming published authors. But that is exactly what has happened at Riverton Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside Cassie Crandell’s classroom where students wrote and illustrated a picture book telling the true stories of trees surviving tragedies and natural disasters. The book was inspired by a survivor tree at the 9/11 memorial in New York City. Meet the young authors and find out where you can now buy their book.