tag:www.westjordanjournal.com,2005:/categories/today?page=28Today | West Jordan Journal Page 28Educating | Entertaining | Informing2021-07-26T15:19:23-06:00urn:uuid:61b595e0-67d9-462b-9f40-18e178f6e4352021-07-26T15:19:03-06:002021-07-26T15:19:23-06:00New coach at the helm of West Jordan football2021-07-26 15:19:16 -0600Greg JamesIn his 34th season as a coach, Ron Halbert has returned to West Jordan as its new football coach.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:fdf8ba3c-8183-43f2-b12b-2218cec8b00b2021-07-26T15:16:22-06:002021-07-26T15:16:39-06:00West Jordan High Schoool raises money for police autism awareness2021-07-26 15:16:34 -0600Erin DixonWest Jordan High School students, teachers and administrators raised money to donate to West Jordan police for autism training. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:376b7de0-3df1-4681-bb75-8fefe0b6f27e2021-07-26T15:11:24-06:002021-07-26T15:11:41-06:00Faculty room gets makeover for Teacher Appreciation Week2021-07-26 15:11:36 -0600Jet BurnhamTeacher appreciation is a big deal at West Jordan High School, and this year teachers got a big surprise.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:41d0c3fc-0a15-4087-b4f2-98a3366201442021-07-22T12:28:04-06:002021-07-22T12:28:32-06:00Outstanding Educators of the Year2021-07-22 12:28:29 -0600Jet BurnhamColleagues and parents nominated these teachers for their efforts to overcome obstacles, reduce anxiety, advocate for students, change lives and to respond with positivity and creativity to an unusually challenging school year. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e9f9fcd7-187c-47a6-bf4f-bbbff046eb652021-07-22T11:42:07-06:002021-07-22T11:42:25-06:00Government 101: the budget process2021-07-22 11:42:20 -0600Erin Dixon Each year, a city creates a budget to manage its income to operate the city, from the fire department to the mayor’s office. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:5d1a60cb-7266-4b9d-bc76-69325af1b9082021-07-20T10:49:08-06:002021-07-20T13:43:27-06:00Jordan Landing farmers market offers produce, art and vaccines2021-07-20 10:49:08 -0600Alison BrimleyThe city of West Jordan is partnering with Jordan Landing to host a farmers market this summer, which will offer a walk-in vaccine clinic in addition to the usual fare.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:1f25e1a6-b936-47af-96c2-afd519530ff92021-07-16T10:47:56-06:002021-07-20T13:43:48-06:00Graduation rates up, failing grades down due to targeted credit recovery program2021-07-16 10:48:07 -0600Jet BurnhamPrincipal Dixie Garrison earned a lifetime achievement award halfway through her career for her innovative programs that help students succeed.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e7ce3424-f520-4804-a07f-f6d5df75ccf22021-07-15T11:33:54-06:002021-07-15T11:34:12-06:00West Jordan welcomes ASL interpreter2021-07-15 11:34:05 -0600Erin DixonWest Jordan city provided an ASL interpreter for two residents who requested one during a city council meeting. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:2f6bb263-e22d-4d46-80c5-88067a03c4a02021-07-12T15:12:24-06:002021-07-12T15:12:29-06:00Tails & Tales Challenge at the County Library June 1–July 312021-07-12 15:12:24 -0600Linda SteeleThe Tails &Tales Summer Reading Challenge is part of a nationwide effort that encourages preschoolers, school-age children, teens and adults to read over the summer and connect with family, friends and community.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:4a8a9936-ee28-450c-935d-0a1b939613542021-07-08T13:08:00-06:002021-07-08T13:08:15-06:00Copper Hills' Brielle Davis wins state pole vault championship2021-07-08 13:08:10 -0600Greg JamesCopper Hills junior Brielle Davis set a state pole vault record this season and brought home a state championship medal. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>