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Bond Fact Friday: Mail-In Ballot Questions & Voter Turnout Update
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. If you have not cast your mail-in ballot yet, the Salt Lake County Election Division is asking you to please mail it by Monday, November 7, take it to an Early...
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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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Fun Fact Friday: Winter Weather Procedures & Guidelines
With the arrival of winter weather conditions this week, it is time to remind everyone about District procedures and guidelines regarding snow closures or delays. Schools in Jordan School District will...
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Fun Fact Friday: Energy Savings Add Up!
Every day a team of three energy experts travels from school to school and building to building throughout Jordan School District looking for efficiencies in water, power and gas usage. And every day...
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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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Fun Fact Friday: Doing Our Part to Reduce Air Pollution
Every day Jordan School District is trying to make a difference contributing to cleaner air for children and all citizens of Utah now and in the future. Here are some of the things being done to reduce...
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Fun Fact Friday: District Receives Triple A Credit Rating
Jordan School District is one of six governmental agencies in the State of Utah to receive a Triple A Credit Rating from two rating agencies. Both Moody’s and Fitch recently affirmed the District’s AAA...
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FUN FACT FRIDAY: Students Break Record in Fundraisers for Souper Bowl of Caring
As people everywhere get excited for the big Super Bowl game, students in Jordan School District have been focused on something else, raising money for the Souper Bowl of Caring. The Souper Bowl of...
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Fun Fact Friday: Principals Get Sneak Peek Inside New Elementary Schools
Wearing big smiles on their faces and hard hats on their heads, the recently appointed principals of the District’s two new elementary schools were treated to a sneak peek inside the buildings. Kyle...
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2017 Legislative Session Impact on Education
The 2017 legislative session is now over and thanks to hard work and dedication on behalf of Utah’s children, lawmakers passed many bills that will have a considerable impact on public education. For...
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FUN FACT FRIDAY: JEF Prize Patrol Surprises Teachers with Educator of the...
They work tirelessly for students in classrooms throughout Jordan School District and now some amazing educators are being recognized for their hard work and dedication. The Jordan Education Foundation...
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FUN FACT FRIDAY: This Just In… Names Selected for New Elementary Schools!
If you have been waiting and wondering what two new elementary schools will be named, the wait is over. After months of gathering input from parents, community members and elected officials, the Board...
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FUN FACT FRIDAY: Announcing The 2017 Region 6 PTA Award Winners:
Outstanding Educator of the Year Kimberly Sanders – Jordan Ridge Elementary Jill Firkins – Copper Canyon Elementary Lucas Charon – Joel P. Jensen Middle Bethany Alston – South Hills Middle Jason...
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FUN FACT FRIDAY: Pitching In to Protect the Earth
As we look to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, we’d like to share some fun environmental facts that are making a difference in protecting planet Earth. Two years ago, JSD joined school...
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FUN FACT FRIDAY: Breaking Ground for New West Jordan Middle School
There is a lot of work and precise planning to be done in order to construct a new West Jordan Middle School on site behind the old school and have the doors open for the 2019-20 school year. The site...
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FUN FACT FRIDAY: Changes On The Way for West Jordan High School
If you have stopped or driven by West Jordan High lately you know something big has begun with construction crews already hard at work outside. It is a renovation project that will move the main office...
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FUN FACT FRIDAY: Schools Transition to Traditional Calendar
Due to the opening of two new elementary schools, shifting populations and enrollment, seven District elementary schools will be transitioning to a traditional calendar for the 2017-18 school year....
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Fun Fact Friday: JSD Gets Out of the Cemetery Business
For 45 years the Jordan School District has been in the cemetery business. The District was legally bound to take over maintenance and operations of the Bingham City Cemetery back in 1972 when Bingham...
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Graduating Class of 2017 Awarded Record Setting Scholarships
Students in the graduating class of 2017 are embarking on a new chapter in their young lives. Many are headed to colleges, universities and community colleges in Utah and across the United States. This...
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Children Collect School Supplies for Young Hurricane Victims
Students at Golden Fields Elementary School are reaching out with homemade cards and handwritten letters hoping to let children impacted by Hurricane Harvey know they care. Besides the personal...
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