Just a spoonful of confidence makes the SJE ‘Mary Poppins’ cast shine

South Jordan Elementary students learned from Mary Poppins that “in every job that must be done, there is an element of fun” as they rehearsed two years to bring the musical to their school stage. Read More »

CEO speaks to residents at South Jordan Legacy center about gap in senior care

CEO brings awareness to senior care by biking across the U.S. Read More »

Little Free Libraries provide different personal connections to a community

Little Free Libraries, a non-profit book sharing program, encourages you to take a book, leave a book. Read More »

Beloved teacher retires after having lasting impact on 27 years of Monte Vista school children

“I’ve cherished the kids’ notes. They’ve written, ‘You’re the best teacher ever,’ ‘I love you so much’ and ‘You are so funny.’ I didn’t think I was funny, but they’ve kept me laughing,” said an elementary teacher who retired after 29 years in the classroom. Read More »

Theater company seeks community help to restore fire damaged theater

The roof of Early Light Academy’s theater—performance venue for the local Kensington Theater Company—caught fire on June 24, likely due to a lightning strike. Read More »

August Open House will present framework master plan for The Point

The main components of the framework plan are innovation, future-focused transportation, an emphasis on sustainability, and places for people to gather to enjoy entertainment and open space. Read More »

Jordan District opens a new chapter in literacy education

Teachers will take a scientific approach to teaching reading skills. Read More »

Aspen Elementary staff welcome community to see new school, enroll students

Aspen Elementary, designed to meet the new look of educational learning, is to open Aug. 17 to an expected 520 students in the Daybreak community. Read More »

South Jordan schools hold own Battle of Books to encourage reading during pandemic

While a districtwide competition wasn’t held, South Jordan educators felt it important to continue the tradition of “Battle of the Books” to encourage reading for enjoyment, normalcy. Read More »

Monte Vista students showcase talent to grant wishes to Make-a-Wish peers

“To them, a shopping spree or a vacation is not usual; it’s something that normal kids have with their families and something these kids are looking forward to. It’s not being in the hospital,” said a teacher about her students raising funds to help those who are overcoming serious diseases. Read More »