FUN FACT FRIDAY: Bastian and Golden Fields Elementary Mascots & School Colors
The excitement has been building since the District’s two new elementary schools opened, with everyone wondering what will the mascots be for Bastian and Golden Fields Elementary Schools? Well, the...
View ArticleFUN FACT FRIDAY: Invitation to Take Our Customer Service Survey
As we strive to provide the best customer service to all patrons throughout Jordan School District every day, we invite you to take a minute to let us know how we are doing in our offices and the...
View ArticleFUN FACT FRIDAY: Winter Weather Procedures and Guidelines
As we head into the winter weather season, we’d like to remind everyone about District procedures and guidelines regarding snow closures or delays. Schools in Jordan School District will remain open,...
View ArticleFun Fact Friday: Read A Book With The Board of Education
You might not know this fun fact, but members of the Jordan School District Board of Education read a book together on a regular basis and they would like to invite you to read along. The ‘Board Book...
View ArticleFun Fact Friday: New School Construction Update
Thanks to mild weather conditions, new school construction in Jordan School District is progressing on time and on schedule. Here is an update on the progress: New High School in Herriman Steel framing...
View ArticleFun Fact Friday: Cost Per Student VS. Graduation Rates
Graduation rates are in for the 2016-17 school year and they continue to rise in Jordan School District. The graduation rate is now 87.2% up from 86.7% last year. When you compare the cost per student...
View ArticleFun Fact Friday: Tax Rates
Did you know that different school districts levy different rates for taxes? A school district’s tax levy is significantly impacted by the commercial tax base within its boundaries – the more...
View ArticleFun Fact Friday: 2018 Legislative Priorities
The Utah 2018 Legislative Session begins on Monday, January 22, with a number of bills that will be debated impacting education. The Jordan School District Board of Education has determined priorities...
View ArticleFUN FACT FRIDAY: Dedicated Educators Drive CTE Success
Career and Technical Education courses give students a head start on the path to successful careers, often with the opportunity to earn college credit in high school. Jordan School District now offers...
View ArticleFun Fact Friday: Congratulations to Our Award Winning Principals!
Each year the Jordan Association for Elementary School Principals (JAESP) recognizes leadership qualities that contribute to educational success in our schools. They award outstanding principals, who...
View ArticleFun Fact Friday: Groundbreaking Soon for Three New Schools
Ground will soon be broken for three new schools in Jordan School District. They are part of the six schools promised in the voter-approved 2016 bond. A new middle school in Bluffdale will be 187,000...
View ArticleEducators and Volunteers Recognized by Region 6 PTA
It was a packed room full of some pretty amazing and hard-working volunteers and educators at the most recent Jordan School District Board of Education meeting. That’s because Region 6 PTA Director,...
View ArticleFUN FACT FRIDAY: District Receives State ‘Air Quality Ally’ Award
Jordan School District has the largest fleet of CNG school buses in the State of Utah and that is having a big impact on air quality and the battle against bad air and pollution. The District’s...
View ArticleFun Fact Friday: Getting Ready For Graduation
It is that time of year when thousands of students are anxiously preparing for high school graduation. In Jordan School District there are 3,638 seniors making plans to bid high school a fond farewell...
View ArticleFUN FACT FRIDAY: Announcing The 2018 Outstanding Classified Employees
Each year the Jordan Education Foundation receives hundreds of nominations, people sharing stories about hard working and pretty amazing classified employees throughout Jordan School District....
View ArticleFUN FACT FRIDAY: Serving Up Free Summer Meals for Students
Most schools are now out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean students should go hungry without a decent meal every day. Jordan School District has a summer food service program that is open to anyone...
View ArticleWatch This Cool West Jordan Middle Reconstruction Video!
We have new drone footage showing progress being made on the New West Jordan Middle School. Construction on the new school is on schedule with crews busy working on dry wall, installing electrical and...
View ArticleNew Way to Give Feedback on Food in School Cafeterias
If you have not used Nutrislice online to check out daily menus at your school, now is the time to start. Nutrislice is a way to access your child’s lunch and breakfast choices from a desktop computer...
View ArticleFUN FACT FRIDAY: Summer of Learning For Thousands of JSD Students
The summer break didn’t mean a break from learning for thousands of students in Jordan School District. That’s because they took advantage of educational opportunities offered throughout the summer...
View ArticleFUN FACT FRIDAY: Horse Therapy Brings Hope & Healing For Children
The Jordan Child Development Center serves 1750 children in its Early Intervention and Preschool programs combined. Now teachers in both programs are coming together finding new and creative ways to...
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