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Food Delivery Service = Savings
Jordan School District’s Nutrition Services Department is always looking for new ways to provide quality breakfast and lunches at low prices. We’ve done this in the past by buying in bulk and...
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We Answer Facebook Questions
We have received a couple questions via Facebook seeking understanding about future school construction plans. Over the summer, the Board of Education approved plans for the District to build two new...
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Pick-up and Drop-off Safety Tips
Student safety is our number one concern. With that in mind, we need to work together especially when it comes to school pickup and drop-off areas. The two busiest times at any school are 10 minutes...
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Our Graduation Rates Are Up
The graduation numbers for the class of 2015 are officially in and Jordan School District saw some great increases. Copper Hills High saw the largest increase by far, going from 85.8 percent in 2014,...
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Hard work on the part of teachers, students and staff is paying off. The District’s graduation rate is up again this year to 85.3 percent. Copper Hills High saw the greatest increase going from 86...
View ArticleWe Received the Largest EPA Grant in the Nation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a list of school districts receiving alternative fuel school bus grants. Jordan School District was at the top of the list, receiving the...
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What Makes a Snow Day?
Whenever bad weather is predicted to arrive, District staff members are up early and out on the roads. Beginning at 2:30 or 3 a.m., Transportation, Maintenance, and District team members are driving...
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District Cuts Construction Costs
The Board of Education has approved construction bids for two new elementary schools that will be built in Herriman and South Jordan. The District will be building these schools using money it has...
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STEM Going Strong!
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs are going strong in Jordan School District thanks to continuing efforts to secure STEM grant monies. This year our STEM team managed to bring...
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Fun Fact Friday: We’re Listening, What We Learned
As we look to the future with the current draft 5-Year Building Construction Plan, the District has taken time to listen to patrons and we have gained insights into what our taxpayers would like to...
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Education Legislation Info
WPU Increase Governor Herbert has requested a 4.75% increase to the Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU). Lawmakers are suggesting a 2.5% increase due to other funding priorities. SB38 – There is confusion...
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New Schools, Wasting No Time or Money!
On January 26, the Board of Education approved funds to construct two new elementary schools, one in South Jordan and one in Herriman. Work is well underway and ahead of schedule thanks to the...
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Public Education Budget Break Down
We would like to thank our lawmakers for their hard work and support during the 2016 legislative session. The session resulted in an overall increase to public education funding 5.8%. Here are a few...
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Partnership with Power Company Pays Off
Jordan School District has entered into a one-year partnership with Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) and the payoff will be big. Our goal is to save 1,575,924-kilowatt hours (kWh). This is enough energy to...
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We Recognize Amazing Teachers
Every year the Jordan Education Foundation (JEF) selects 12 amazing teachers to receive the Outstanding Educator & Special Educator Awards. The recognition comes with a cash prize of $1,000, made...
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UDOT Bangerter Project Coming 2017
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is moving forward with plans to reconstruct three intersections on Bangerter Highway in 2017. These changes will impact our students, faculty and staff as...
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We’re Tracking Growth in 564 Developments
Jordan School District currently has 52,458 students and they keep coming. We are projecting more than 9,000 new students by the year 2021-22. This projection has been confirmed by Davis Demographics,...
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Earth Day Awareness
Every day Jordan School District works hard to be a friend to the environment. The little things we do each day can have a significant impact. Here are some examples: Over the past year we have saved...
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New School Construction on Time & Budget
The excitement is building as construction on two new elementary schools is progressing on time and on budget. You can see the progress at the Herriman elementary site, located at approximately 12420 S...
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Bond Questions about Growth in the Copper Hills High Area
In the coming months frequently asked questions about the proposed bond may appear here as Bond Fact Friday. Q: What are you doing about growth at Copper Hills High and Sunset Ridge Middle? A: Research...
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