CTE Student News and Updates

FFA Jordan School District students participated in the Salt Lake County Junior Livestock Show this past weekend. Students have raised livestock over the summer through FFA and the USU Bastian Center in South Jordan.
Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor at West Jordan High School, Madi Sorenson, said that “raising these animals has been a fantastic experience for our students.”
 
Nine Jordan School District students got to participate in the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, over the summer, with a few moving on to round 2. Students participated in events such as: Patient Care Technician, Dental Science, Medical Terminology, Nurse Assisting, Phlebotomy, and Health Career Photography. 
Congratulations to our JSD HOSA students!!
 
SkillsUSA competed in Atlanta, GA, and Jordan School District had two students/groups that place in the top 3 at nationals!
Career Pathways 3rd place: Jace Tarwater, Michael Papenfuss, and Devon O'Sullivan.
Nail Technician 2nd place: Carrina Burditt. 
 
Jordan School District FFA Summer Ag Fun. 
From our District Officer Training, where our FFA officers from across the district gathered to develop their leadership skills, prepare for their roles, and plan activities for the upcoming year. To the livestock program at the USU Bastian Center. FFA students are raising and training livestock animals for the Salt Lake County Jr Livestock Show in August.
JSD FFA students also toured Paradise Valley Berry Farms to learn how they grow raspberries, process, and market their products. During the visit, they also heard from the farm's owner, who shared how his experience in FFA positively influenced his career. 
To top it off, students got to tour High Point Clydesdales. High Point shows, trains, and breeds performance Clydesdale horses.
 
Bingham High School Celebrates 29th Annual Car Show
From classic cars to modern lifted trucks and everything in between, students at Bingham popped their hoods and showed off their rides at the 29th Annual Bingham High School Car Show. During Yearbook Day, students could head outside, see their classmates' cars, and vote on their favorites.
Thanks to Mr. Metcalf and Mr. Lucero for organizing the annual tradition!