On this episode of the Supercast, meet one family beyond excited to spend this summer celebrating the historical milestone. They participated in Jordan School District’s America 250 competition and will travel across the country to learn all they can about America’s rich history.

• Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 356: Students & Teachers Celebrate America 250
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Receiving a scholarship can be a testament to a student’s hard work, academic excellence, and potential, as it acknowledges achievements and helps individuals reach their future aspirations.

This year Jordan School District graduates from Bingham High, Copper Hills High, Herriman High, Mountain Ridge High, Riverton High, West Jordan High, and Valley High School, earned a total of $59,287,276.96 in scholarships!

Congratulations to everyone! We wish you the very best in your future pursuits.

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They are polishing floors, deep cleaning bathrooms, cleaning and resetting lockers, and making every inch of our schools and buildings sparkle. They are also out in the heat trimming, working on lawns, and perfecting playing fields. Take a minute out of your day to say thank you to custodians, sweepers, and maintenance crews who are hard at work over the summer months to make sure students and employees return to schools and buildings that are clean, well maintained, and welcoming.

These valuable employees contribute to the important first impressions in our schools and buildings, they lend a helping hand wherever they are needed, and they never miss a beat, even in the high summer heat. They are such an important part of the Jordan School District family.

Thank you, custodians, sweepers, and maintenance crews!

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The Summer Meals Community Days begin Friday, June 26, at Westvale Elementary School and everyone is welcome. Anyone 18-years-old and younger is eligible for the free meals.

Summer Meals Community Days Schedule

• Friday, June 26, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Westvale Elementary School
• Friday, July 10, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Terra Linda Elementary School
• Friday, July 17, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Heartland Elementary School
• Friday, July 31, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Columbia Elementary School

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Supercast Episode 355

On this episode of the Supercast, meet an Oakcrest Elementary School student who recently wrote and published her very first book. Find out her inspiration behind the book, and how the young author hopes the book can help kids who might be having a hard time at home or in school.

• Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 355: Elementary School Student Author and the Positive Impact Her Book is Having on Kids and Their Coping Skills
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Summer construction projects are in full swing across the District, with crews making progress on upgrades to schools for students and staff before they return in August.

Some of the projects well underway include a new kitchen at Oquirrh Elementary, an auditorium overhaul at South Jordan Middle, and upgraded and updated classrooms at Kauri Sue Hamilton School.

Thank you to the district and other crews working so hard at our schools over the summer months to help improve them for everyone, as we look forward to the new school year.

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Each of Utah’s 25 sanctioned sports was awarded a most outstanding athlete, as well as male and female honors. In total, 20 Jordan School District athletes were honored with Jackson Spencer, JT Rigby (Mountain Ridge boys lacrosse), and Maggie Hamblin (Riverton girls softball) being named the top athletes in their sport. A full list of all JSD honorees is below. 

• Bingham
  • Faleupoluoalii JJ Faiivae – Boys Volleyball Ultimate 6
  • Luke West – Boys Basketball Dream 5 starters
  • Jaylee Peck – Drill Team Most Outstanding Athletes
  • Jayma Grimm – Competitive Cheer Most Outstanding Athletes
  • Davis Aubrey – Boys Tennis Most Outstanding Athletes
  • Kamryn Newman – Girls Tennis Most Outstanding Athletes
• Copper Hills
  • Camila Palafox – Girls Soccer Best 11 Forward
  • Elise Southworth – Girls Lacrosse Best 12 Defensive Midfielder
  • Kennedy Jennings – Softball Elite Starting 9
• Herriman
  • Jackson Spencer – Male Athlete of the Year, Mr. Cross-County, Boys Cross-Country and Boys Track Most Outstanding Athletes
  • Paige Anae – Girls Golf Most Outstanding Athletes
  • Aspyn Hawes – Softball Elite Starting 9
• Mountain Ridge
  • JT Rigby – Mr. Lacrosse, Lacrosse Best 11 Attacker
  • Ethan Brown – Boys’ Swimming Most Outstanding Athletes
  • Cooper Goff – Baseball Elite Starting 9
• Riverton 
  • Jackson Erickson – Boys Golf Most Outstanding Athletes
  • Sienna Jenson – Girls Soccer Best 11 Defender
  • Maggie Bird – Girls Lacrosse Best 12 Middie
  • Paisley Young – Girls Lacrosse Best 12 Middie
  • Maggie Hamblin – Ms. Softball, Elite Starting 9
• West Jordan
  • Lily Henderson – Girls Lacrosse Best 12 Middie

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Upgrades will include increased natural lighting, improved ADA accessibility, new flooring, collaborative learning spaces, a new dance studio, a weight room, and a gym.

The Jordan Board of Education approved the remodel, which is expected to save district taxpayers more than $100 million compared with the cost of a full rebuild.

Thank you to everyone working hard on this project. We look forward to seeing the finished result.

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Appointments can be made by calling 801-412-1300 or by dropping in at the JATC South campus, 12723 Park Ave., Riverton.

Students are providing services from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday through July 2.

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A standing ovation to Jack Bowler (Copper Hills), McKay Bowler (Copper Hills), Rowan Burgess (Riverton), Lauren Crane (Riverton), Ethan Edwards (Copper Hills), Ella Goebel (Riverton), Jackson Jenkins (Riverton), Tanner Maruji (Riverton), and Isaiah Rasmussen (Copper Hills) for this amazing achievement.

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Supercast Episode 354

On this Episode of the Supercast, we take you to a STEM My529 Scholarship awards dinner where some young students received $500 for their college savings accounts. Find out what the students did to earn the scholarships and how the accounts will help their families start building funds to pay for future enrollment in colleges, universities, or trade schools.

• Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 354: Some Incredible Seventh Grade Students Receive College Savings Scholarships
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Congratulations to Bingham High School’s Travis Lucero, who has been selected as one of 50 finalists nationwide for the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The award is in its 10th year and was established by Harbor Freight Tools owner and founder Eric Smidt to advance excellent, skilled trades education in U.S. public high schools.

Mr. Lucero was nominated for the amazing work he has done teaching welding and collision repair to Bingham students for more than 20 years. He is now in the running for one of 25 prizes totaling $2 million, which Harbor Freight will award in Fall 2026.

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The program gives students a series of classes with a mathematical, logical, and reasoning foundation over four consecutive summers and puts them on track to graduate with a two-year engineering certificate from Salt Lake Community College before they receive their High School Diploma.

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The following major systems will be inaccessible on this day:

• Qmlativ Finance & Skyward Student Systems
• Phone Systems Including Voicemail
• Internet Connectivity
• Department and School Websites

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

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The free meals will be available at four locations:

• Columbia Elementary School, 3503 West 7800 South, West Jordan
• Heartland Elementary School, 1451 West 7000 South, West Jordan
• Terra Linda Elementary School, 8400 South Old Bingham Highway, West Jordan
• Westvale Elementary School, 2300 West Gardner Lane, West Jordan

Breakfast service is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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To bring the global literature unit to life, students traded in their usual school clothes for fancy attire, including sparkling crowns, tiaras, and ballgowns. The event was a family affair, with parents and older siblings asked to join their first-graders as their royal dance partners. Teachers taught everyone how to dance the Waltz.

Connecting physical activities such as dance and dress-up to classroom texts helps younger students engage more deeply with the reading material, making the core virtues of the curriculum both memorable and impactful.

Thank you to the teachers and staff at Terra Linda Elementary School for putting together such an incredible and memorable event for students and families.

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Supercast Episode 353

On this episode of the Supercast, we talk to an Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital trauma nurse on the many ways to avoid mishaps and keep everyone safe, whether it’s out in the baking sun, waterside by the lake, riding Ebikes, or using child car seats. It is expert advice that can help keep everyone safe from a host of potential hazards over the summer months.

Linked below are the education resources referenced during the podcast, including:

• Window Safety
• ATV Safety
• Car Seat Safety
• Spot the Tot
• Wear Your Helmet (Helmet Fitting Tips)
• Kids in Cars
• Falls Prevention Pathways

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The initiative, sponsored by the USBE Prevention team and the National Campaign to Stop Violence, challenges seventh and eighth graders to reflect on the causes of youth violence and propose real-world solutions. “The ‘Do the Write Thing’ challenge proves that our students have the insight and the courage to lead the way toward a safer future,” State Superintendent Molly Hart said.

This year, nearly 2,000 Utah students participated in the program’s classroom discussions, with Billman and Parry rising to the top among 261 state-level final submissions. Jordan School District congratulates both students for their exceptional leadership and powerful writing.

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June 9, 2026 Board Meeting Summary

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The Sentinels captured the championship by completing a flawless 3-0 sweep in the grand finals. The victory capped a historic season for the team, which advanced to the national stage last month after placing first in a regional competition. With the national title, student-athletes James Cox, Logan Dazley, and Teddy Cameron each earned a $1,000 college scholarship.

A new national championship banner and trophy will soon go on display at the high school. Head coach Joel Marquez, assistant coach Jesse Mlaker, and alumni player and mentor Helaman Valle said they were thrilled with the students’ performance this season.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, and the Mountain Ridge community members who supported the team on the tournament’s live stream.

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Congratulations on rocking the school year, Oakcrest! We are looking forward to an encore performance in the fall.

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The true weight of these drives is measured in the lives changed, as a single unit of blood can support up to three patients in need. Because of dedicated JSD high schoolers, as many as 3,678 patients facing critical conditions at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and other Utah hospitals will receive life-saving treatments. The year was defined by historic milestones: Copper Hills High led the way with four drives collecting 610 units—outperforming every other sponsor collection drive ARUP works with. Meanwhile, Herriman High broke its own donation record three consecutive times, and Mountain Ridge High achieved a monumental school record in December by collecting 59 units in a single drive.

This remarkable achievement cements Jordan School District’s standing as one of only two districts in which every high school actively sponsors blood drives. Beyond the numbers, the success of these events relies heavily on the passion of educators who champion students as mentors and coordinators.

ARUP wants to express its gratitude to the incredible teachers who made this year’s life-saving blood drives possible: Taunia Bean, Cynthia Cox, Madison Jenkins, Eva Peterson, Jenifer Glassey, Todd Egbert, Buffy Blunk, Trudy Pecorelli, Tiffani Holmes, and Cami Petersen. Thank you to everyone who helped make the blood drives a huge success.

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Ms. Martinez was honored during Resilient Utah month for her dedication to helping students become resilient. Her exemplary work in classroom lessons, targeted small group work, and individualized counseling was recognized as having an impact in the lives of each student with whom she works. Alicia was celebrated during a gala that included words of gratitude from Governor Cox and others, as her proud family and school administration looked on, thrilled to be there in support.

Colleagues say Alisha Martinez is an indispensable part of the Bastian Elementary School Community.  Keep up the amazing work, Alisha Marinez! You make us proud.

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Columbia Elementary School, 3503 West 7800 South, West Jordan

Heartland Elementary School, 1451 West 7000 South, West Jordan

Terra Linda Elementary School, 8400 South Old Bingham Highway, West Jordan

Westvale Elementary School, 2300 West Gardner Lane, West Jordan

Breakfast service is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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The students partnered with Utah’s Department of Corrections and Department of Government Operations to research the viability of converting the Utah State Correctional Facility to solar power with a state-of-the-art storage system using converted EV batteries from the state’s fleet. The team worked with experts from around the state to research the viability of the concept, prepare a realistic budget, and develop a proposal for training incarcerated persons as solar technicians to assist with both installation and system maintenance. The project not only got the attention of DECA, but the state of Utah also made all three students interns, and will include the project in the state’s annual report.

Great work, Jessica, Isla, Livia, and Herriman High teacher Rickee Stewart, on an impressive project!

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It may be a while before Foothills Elementary School Principal Abe Yospe has any desire to hear the sound of a kazoo again. That’s because to show their sincere appreciation for his daily school announcements, sometimes intentionally annoying everyone with his not so super singing, a group of 5^th grade students and their teacher decided to have some equally annoying fun with their beloved principal.

They came up with a plan to follow Mr. Yospe around the school for nearly a half hour, playing kazoos loud and proud. As you know, the kazoo creates a very distinct buzzy sound and students practiced all day to bring their kazoo playing up to perfection as they followed Mr. Yospe up and down the halls, even into his office. Principal Yospe took it all in stride and the students had a blast with the silly surprise.

We can’t wait to see all the fun students, teachers, staff, and of course, Principal Yospe will have in the upcoming school year.

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The Olympic athletes had a blast side-by-side with students in a number of races, a tug-of-war, signing autographs, shaking hands, and offering words of inspiration and encouragement.

The surprise was part of an ongoing effort by Utah 2034 to put athletes face-to-face with communities which will host the world in 2034. It was also an opportunity to promote the International Olympic Committee’s new Let’s Move 2026 campaign, a global push to get young people active.

The afternoon ended with a ‘swag toss’ of Olympic hats, shirts, and pins doled out to very excited students, some who may have hopes and dreams of representing Team USA themselves one day.

Thank you to the following Olympic athletes for being incredible role models and letting young students know hard work and determination can pay off in some pretty big ways:

• Ethan Cepuran, Long-Track Speed Skating
• Kate Delson, Para Snowboard (Snowboardcross)
• Nick Goepper, Freeski (Slopestyle/Halfpipe)
• Faye Gulini Thelen, Snowboard (Snowboardcross)
• Marin Hamill, Freeski (Slopestyle/Big Air)
• Rell Harwood, Freeski (Slopestyle/Big Air)
• Jaelin Kauf, Freestyle Skiing (Moguls)
• Kaysha Love, Bobsled
• Zach Miller, Para Snowboard
• Hahna Norman, Snowboard (Slopestyle/Big Air)
• Hunter Powell, Bobsled
• Konnor Ralph, Freeski (Slopestyle/Big Air)
• Brianna “Bri” Schnorrbusch, Snowboard (Snowboardcross)
• Sarah Warren, Long-Track Speed Skating

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The last day of school will likely be one a Copper Hills High School 11^th grade student won’t soon forget. That’s because Dylan Margetts showed up bright and early at KUTV studios in downtown Salt Lake City Thursday morning, as one of 20 statewide finalists in the Ken Garff Keys to Success program. Dylan was then narrowed down to one of four finalists… and then, he won, taking home a brand new 2025 Nissan Versa!

The Ken Garff Keys to Success program, motivates Utah students in grades 7–12 by connecting them to career pathways, scholarships, and prizes. A major highlight is the annual Car Giveaway, where one lucky student takes home a brand-new vehicle.

Congratulations, Dylan. Keep up the great work preparing for your future and upcoming school year as a senior at Copper Hills High School. May all the hard work and new wheels take you far.

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Supercast Episode 352

On this episode of the Supercast, meet some multi-talented Native American students who were part of an annual Jordan School District Community Night celebrating culture through traditional dance, music, a dynamic drum circle, art, and more. Hear how the Native American students hope to use their academic success to serve as a springboard for future pursuits and personal growth.

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