Reminder: No Free Summer Meal Service on Friday, July 4

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There will be no USDA Summer Food Service, breakfast or lunch, on Friday, July 4, due to the Independence Day holiday. The free meal service will resume on Monday, July 7, running through August 1 for all students 18-years-old and younger.
 
The free meals will be available at five locations:
• Majestic Elementary School, 7430 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan
• Heartland Elementary School, 1451 West 7000 South, West Jordan
• Westvale Elementary School, 2300 West Gardner Lane, West Jordan
• Columbia Elementary School, 3503 West 7800 South, West Jordan
• Oquirrh Elementary School, 7165 Paddington Road, 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.

Students Cultivate Leadership and Agricultural Skills During Summer Ag Tour

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Jordan School District’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently hosted an engaging summer ag event, designed to equip student leaders with essential CTE skills and knowledge. During the District Officer Training, FFA officers from across JSD gathered to enhance their leadership abilities, prepare for their upcoming roles, and plan activities for the upcoming school year. The program also included hands-on experiences at the USU Basitan Center, where students are actively involved in raising and training livestock for the Salt Lake County Jr Livestock Show scheduled for August.

Students also visited Paradise Valley Berry Farms, where they learned about raspberry cultivation, processing, and marketing from the farm’s owner. During the visit, they also heard from the farm’s owner, who shared how his experience in FFA positively influenced his career. The tour concluded with a stop at High Point Clydesdales, known for showing, training, and breeding performance horses.

Great job to JSD staff and students for taking this summer to create a wonderful experience for students to share with their schools for the coming school year.

Jordan PREP Students Have Summer Fun with STEM

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Students enrolled in Jordan PREP (PRe freshman Engineering Program) are spending the summer engaged in hands-on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) projects. The six-week mathematics-based summer enrichment program gives middle school students with aptitude in S.T.E.M. the opportunity to code, construct roller coasters, program robots, take field trips into the community, and more, preparing them for success in STEM fields as they enter High School. 

The program runs for a minimum of three consecutive summers. Students who complete seven years in the program graduate with a degree from Salt Lake Community College in Engineering Drafting and Manufacturing Technology, weeks before their High School graduation.

Riverton High School Teacher Selected to Receive the Barry Manilow Music Teacher Award for State of Utah

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It is a huge honor which comes around but once in a lifetime and it is something Riverton High School’s Performing Arts Director, Jason Weimer, is about to experience.

Mr. Weimer has been selected to receive the Barry Manilow Music Teacher Award for the state of Utah. The award is a national honor, made possible through the Barry Manilow Music Project. This prestigious recognition celebrates extraordinary music educators who inspire, uplift, and transform lives through the power of music. Jason Weimer was selected in part for his for his passion, creativity, and heart, which have transformed the RHS stage and inspired countless students.

As part of the recognition, the RHS music program will receive a generous donation to help grow and elevate the experiences offered to student musicians. Jason will also meet Barry Manilow in person, along with a small group of friends, at the Barry Manilow concert at the Maverik Center in West Valley City on July 14. The Barry Manilow Music Project is awarding thousands of dollars to one local music educator in EACH CITY the iconic singer performs in during the month of July.

Congratulations, Maestro Weimer, and thanks to Barry Manilow for his passion and commitment to supporting beloved music programs in our schools.

Summer Projects in Full Swing

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It is summer project season at a number of locations throughout Jordan School District and crews are making a lot of progress getting schools ready for the arrival of students, teachers, and staff for the 2025-26 school year.

At Bingham High School they are hard at work on the west side of the school adding new parking which will be ready when school begins with 146 additional parking spaces.

At South Jordan Middle School, the cafeteria staff will come back to school with a brand new, updated kitchen. There is a lot of excitement for students too who will be able to use a new training and exercise room which is currently under construction. South Jordan Middle is also getting some new restrooms and the faculty lounge is being relocated.

Stay tuned for more updates on exciting summer projects in Jordan School District.