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Bluffdale Elementary Portuguese Immersion Program thrives in its eighth year

Jun 06, 2023 08:55AM ● By Morgan Olsen

Bluffdale Elementary is the only school in the Jordan School District to offer a Portuguese Immersion program for their students. They accept new students for the program beginning in first grade, or during any other grade if they come from another Portuguese immersion program in the state or are native to Brazil.

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Riverton Elementary sixth graders successfully propose water dispensers for portable classrooms

Jun 06, 2023 08:48AM ● By Morgan Olsen

Students at Riverton Elementary were tired of walking into the school from their portable classrooms every time they needed to fill up their water bottles, so they decided to do something about it.

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New Summit Academy executive director to lead individualized, innovative learning

May 08, 2023 12:32PM ● By Julie Slama

“Summit puts students first. They’re open to innovation and they have a vision for the future,” said the charter schools’ new executive director.

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Oquirrh Hills Middle School robotics teams represent district, school by placing top 10 in the state

May 08, 2023 12:30PM ● By Morgan Olsen

Oquirrh Hills Middle School is the only school in the Jordan School District with a robotics team. They represented the district well as they competed in the state robotics competition at SUU in March.

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Jordan Education Foundation awards two Riverton teachers as Outstanding Educator of the Year

May 08, 2023 12:28PM ● By Morgan Olsen

The Jordan Education Foundation has selected two Riverton teachers to receive the Outstanding Educator of the Year Award, and each was awarded with a $1,000 check.

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Orson Colby wins national luge championship

May 08, 2023 12:24PM ● By Morgan Olsen

Orson Colby is a local, talented luge racer who recently won first in a national race in Lake Placid, New York. He is working to qualify for the 2024 Youth Olympic Games and the 2030 Winter Olympic Games.

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Riverton duo, other youth, bring awareness of inclusion to state leaders

Mar 31, 2023 09:33AM ● By Julie Slama

“Being applauded by the senate means they recognize the change we’re making and they value it.”

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Riverton-based Debate League advancing to ‘Sweet 16’ Round in Global Debate Competition

Mar 30, 2023 04:38PM ● By Morgan Olsen

The Wasatch Independent Debate League is currently competing in the Sweet 16 round of the Global Debate Competition and will travel to New York City for final rounds if they advance to the next level of the competition.

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Surya Kapu wins Regional Spelling Bee for the fourth time

Mar 21, 2023 10:02AM ● By Peri Kinder

Surya's excited about a second chance at winning the national title.

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Student projects may save lives, win prizes

Mar 08, 2023 03:41PM ● By Jet Burnham

Two local school teams are finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest.

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