Feb. 11 Board Study Session Update

The Feb. 11 Board study session agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Policies that will be discussed include Administrative Policy DP338 Reimbursement of Licensed Employees Elected to Public Office. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

Talented Jordan School District Students Shine at Utah All-State High School Art Show

It is an annual art exhibition for high school students in Utah with their beautiful works on display at the Springville Museum of Art. We are incredibly proud of all JSD students represented at the Art Show.

Copper Hills High student, Callie Reyes, received an honorable mention award from the Utah Senate, a scholarship from Sentient Academy, and the Lyon’s Art Scholarship, along with the purchase of her painting by the USBE.

Bingham High School’s Erin Grimshaw was recognized for Outstanding Student of the Year, Fourth Congressional District Award Winner, Jurors’ Choice and Jurors’ Award of Merit, The Artist Nosh Award, & Lyon Arts Studio Award.

Here is a list of more JSD students recognized at the Art Show:

  • Braden Wilcox, Mountain Ridge High School, 4th Congressional District – Honorable Mention
  • Brandon Koller, Copper Hills High School, Midway Art Association
  • Cambryn Vance, Mountain Ridge High School, 4th Congressional District – Honorable Mention
  • Isabella Freeman, Herriman High School, Pilar Pobil Legacy Award
  • Kaya Monson, Riverton High School, Jurors’ Choice Award
  • Lydia Cannon, Riverton High School, Third Place, Utah Senate Visual Arts Award; Midway Art Association; 4th Congressional District – Honorable Mention
  • Zoe Hein, Copper Hills High School, USBE Purchase Award

Congratulations to all of the talented young artists!

Building Character Through Basketball at Herriman High School

Superintendent with the HHS basketball coach and some playersSupercast Episode 283
They are in it to win it on and off the basketball court at Herriman High School.

On this episode of the Supercast, it’s “game on” as we talk to players and coach Doug Meacham about their love of basketball and how it builds character in a culture of teamwork and camaraderie.


Chinese Dual Language Immersion Students Shine Bright at Lunar New Year Event

Monte Vista DLI performance The vibrant colors, joyful sounds, and rich traditions of the Lunar New Year were brought to life by Monte Vista Elementary School’s Chinese Dual Language Immersion students during a celebration at Bingham High School. The event was a way for students to showcase their hard work learning a second language.

If your student is interested in participating in one of the 10 elementary DLI programs in Jordan School District, visit dli.jordandistrict.org.

Great job, students and staff, for putting on such an incredible performance. What a great way to ring in the “Year of the Snake.”