The Oct. 8 Board study session agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Policies that will be discussed include administrative policies AS94 Student Discrimination and Harassment, DP358 Employee Discrimination and Harassment, AA419 Student Conduct, Dress, and Appearance, and discussion on the Oct. 15 Parent University regarding new policy AA453 Personal Use of Electronic and Communication Devices. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.
Celebrating Elk Ridge Middle School at the Recent Board of Education Meeting
It was a night to celebrate and take pride in students, teachers, and staff at Elk Ridge Middle School. Elk Ridge students led the Pledge of Allegiance and then shared with the Board the many reasons why their school is so special.
Kari Johnson, Student Body Officer, talked about the rich history of Elk Ridge Middle School dating back to 1994 when the school opened. She said there has always been a tradition of taking pride in moving things from good to great at Elk Ridge Middle. She praised the really great teachers who inspire student success and work so hard to provide opportunities. Kari said students enjoy a number of celebrations at the school throughout the year and they now have 25 clubs giving students a sense of belonging. Kari said over the years, the school’s commitment to students has not changed and they are still always moving from good to great.
Board members congratulated the students and wished them well this school year by shaking their hands at the end of the presentation.
Utah Department of Public Safety Employees Stop by Heartland Elementary School for Day of Service Supporting Students and Teachers
It was an exciting day for students, teachers, and staff at Heartland Elementary School, a day they won’t soon forget. That’s because employees from the Utah Department of Public Safety, including DPS Commissioner Jess Anderson, came to the school as part of their commitment to community service work. It was their first stop on the Commissioner’s Service Project, which will have DPS employees involved in community service work throughout the State.
The DPS employees spent several hours going from classroom to classroom, in and outside the school, helping with art projects, reading, playground duty, playing games, and helping to serve lunch in the cafeteria. They took the time to talk to teachers, students, and Principal Buddy Alger.
Thanks to the Utah Department of Public Safety and Commissioner Anderson for taking time out of their busy schedules to support our schools!
Supercast Episode 265: Copper Hills Teacher Takes Love for Running Around the World
When she is not in the classroom teaching English at Copper Hills High School, you will likely find Kim Cowart doing something else she has grown to love.
On this episode of the Supercast, find out how running has taken this amazing teacher to competitions all over the world, and in the process transformed her life.
- Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 265: Copper Hills Teacher Takes Love for Running Around the World
- Previous episodes can be found at supercast.jordandistrict.org
Learning, Laughter, and Lots of Fun for Students at 7th Grade Agriculture Days
It is an opportunity for students to spend two days learning about agriculture and its impacts on their lives. This year, more than 4,500 7th grade students from throughout Jordan School District attended the two-day event at the Bastian Agriculture Center in South Jordan.
7th Grade Agricultural Days brings specialists from dozens of different ag-related organizations together with businesses to provide a hands-on educational experience. Students learned about different professions in the ag industry as well as how food makes its way from farms to the dinner table. There were plenty of farm animals to visit and students really got to experience the true diversity of agriculture.
Great job to everyone involved in organizing such an engaging, hands-on event!