INCLUSION WEEK!  March 9-13, 2026

This week is Inclusion Week at SOJO Middle and all week long we will be celebrating how inclusiveness builds a stronger and kinder school.  You can participate by dressing up and participating in daily lunch activities.  

MONDAY – 3/9 – Marvel/Princess Day!  Dress up as your favorite Marvel character or princess!

• Lunch Activity – Marvel Photo Booth – Coming take pictures with your friends in your Marvel or princess outfits

TUESDAY – 3/10 –  Pajama Day!  Dress in your favorite school appropriate pajamas!

• Lunch Activity – Night at the Museum

WEDNESDAY – 3/11 – Sports Team/Video Game Day!  Dress in your favorite sports jersey or gaming shirt!

• Lunch Activity – Glow in the Dark Volleyball

THURSDAY – 3/12 – Disney Day!  Dress as your favorite Disney character!

• Lunch Activity – Teacher Scavenger Hunt

FRIDAY – 3/13 – School Spirit Day!  Dress in SOJO school colors!

• Lunch Activity – SOJO Kahoot!  Bring your Chromebooks!

Sophomore Classes at Bingham! 

Click below to see all the Sophomore elective courses offered at Bingham!

https://sites.google.com/jordandistrict.org/bhscourseofferings/sophomore-course-offerings

9th Grade Spring Sports Photos Needed ASAP!

Parents of freshmen athletes — Team Photo Day is March 12th. There are NO RETAKES!

If your student cannot attend, please contact sojoyearbook@gmail.com before or on March 12 to discuss alternatives. The Memory Book goes to print next week, so photos and arrangements must be completed this week.

We are also looking for candid/action photos of freshmen athletes for possible inclusion in the Memory Book.

Photo guidelines:

• Photos must be of freshmen participating on high school–sanctioned teams only.
• Club or competitive team photos will not be accepted.
• Photos may be taken during games, at practice, or staged in or out of uniform.

Please scan the QR code on the attached flier to upload photos and include the name of the SJMS athlete(s) in the submission.

Deadline for photo submissions: March 18.
The Memory Book will go to print shortly after, and late submissions cannot be accepted.

On Wednesday, April 8th the counseling department is  holding a career fair for our 8th grade students. If you are interested in presenting please fill out this form and we will be in contact with you! It will be from 1-2:15pm that day and you will be giving two 20 minute presentations. Thank you for your support! Contact Chloe Poulter with any questions chloe.poulter@jordandistrict.org

Sophomore Classes at Bingham! 

Click below to see all the Sophomore elective courses offered at Bingham!
https://sites.google.com/jordandistrict.org/bhscourseofferings/sophomore-course-offerings

Parent/Teacher Conferences This Week

It’s time for parent-teacher conferences, and we can’t wait to see all of you. Our schedule is as follows:

• Virtual, Wednesday, February 11 – 4:00-7:30 pm in the SoJo Gym/Cafe
• In-Person, Thursday, February 12 – 4:00-7:30 pm
• No School, Friday, February 13

For in-person conferences on Thursday, you can simply come to the gym/cafe and find the teachers seated alphabetically by last name. Try to watch for teachers with open spots, and remember that if you don’t get a chance to talk to a teacher you need, we have access to teachers all year long via email, appointment, phone call or Parent Square. It’s never been easier to access a teacher, so please use any and all forms of communication to get whatever information you need.

**If you need more than 5 minutes with a teacher, please contact the teacher to make an appointment at another time before or after school.

NOTE: If you need translation services for conferences, please let us know ASAP by contacting the main office.

Virtual Conference Appointments are now available in Skyward. Simply log in to Skyward and choose Parent Conferences from the side menu.

If you choose to attend a virtual conference, you can find the Zoom links on this Google Sheet.

BHS Sophomore Expo is COMING UP! 

Bingham High School’s Sophomore Expo is February 24th at 6:00 PM in the BHS Auditorium – you don’t want to miss it!

Below is some additional information…

• There are two parts to the Sophomore Expo. The first part is from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the auditorium and will include a presentation mixed with performances by some of Bingham’s elite performing groups. The second part will be the Activities Fair in the cafeteria, which gives incoming students the chance to learn more about various classes, sports, and clubs that Bingham offers. The Activities Fair will begin at 7:00 and go until 8:00 in the cafeteria
  
• Topics covered in the presentation include registration and scheduling information, graduate requirements, and BHS administration & counselor introductions!

For those students and parents unable to make Sophomore Orientation, the information presented will be on the Bingham Counseling website following the orientation. 

If you have any questions, please call the Bingham Counseling Center at 801-256-5120. 

The BHS Counselors and Administration look forward to seeing you there!

International Baccalaureate Program at West Jordan High School

Check out the flyer here.

West Jordan will be hosting a parent night for those interested in more information on Feb. 18 from 6:00-8:00pm. 

IB students grow the skills, mindset and confidence to thrive in life. They are prepared for the future as they:

• learn how to think critically
• strengthen their communication and research skills
• connect knowledge across subjects
• take ownership of their own learning
• grow into internationally minded citizens who appreciate different cultures and perspectives.

IB Students are accepted to elite universities at higher rates and are more likely to be successful at the college level. You can find more information here (https://www.ibo.org/benefits/benefits-for-students/).

📸 Last Call: 9th Grade Baby Photos for Yearbook!

The 9th Grade Baby Picture Page for the yearbook is going to print on February 13th. We have room for 15 photos only – this is your absolute final chance to submit yours!

Deadline: Email your photo by February 12th.
First come First served – No exceptions will be made.

Upload Link: https://photos.jostens.com/GDYR4Q

Looking to have some fun this week? PTSA Spirit Night is at Ninja Kidz on Thursday, and we have a chance to visit a PTSA meeting on Wednesday! Use the QR code below to reserve your spot for Ninja Kidz.

Also, don’t forget that Friday is Health and Wellness Day for JSD students and employees. Check out the activities for students here, and remember that those activities happen at home and not at school on Friday for students.

PTSA CORNER

Course Selection for the 2026-2027 School Year

Course selection for the upcoming school year will take place the week of January 26th. School counselors will visit classrooms throughout the week to provide direct assistance to students as they finalize their schedules.

Resources and Support

• Counseling Website: Instructional videos and detailed course information will be posted online during the week of January 26th.
• Current 6th Grade Students: A dedicated Registration Night will be held on Tuesday, January 27th. Specific details regarding this event will be shared by your student’s elementary school.

NAEP Test

South Jordan Middle will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Monday, March 2, 2026. Your 8th grade student may participate in this assessment. More information can be found here. You may opt your student out of this assessment by contacting Melanie Pew: melanie.pew@jordandistrict.org

Course selection for the upcoming school year will take place the week of January 26th. School counselors will visit classrooms throughout the week to provide direct assistance to students as they finalize their schedules.

Resources and Support

• Counseling Website: Instructional videos and detailed course information will be posted online during the week of January 26th.

Current 6th Grade Students: A dedicated Registration Night will be held on Tuesday, January 27th. Specific details regarding this event will be shared by your student’s elementary school.

Winter Fundraisers and Spirit Days

PTSA Spirit Night @ Raising Cane’s TONIGHT

Visit the Raising Cane’s at 3788 W 11400 S in South Jordan TODAY, December 9th, between 5 and 9 pm and mention the fundraiser. 15% of net sales go to SoJo’s PTSA, which supports school-wide celebrations like our recent Halloween Party, and a host of other things our PTSA does for our staff and students. You can also use the code RCFUND96 if you order online or through the app. 

Join us tonight and you could also enter to win a $100 gift basket!

Primary Children’s Fundraiser and Spirit Days

Our school-wide fundraiser supports Primary Children’s Hospital this year, and odds are good you or someone you know has benefitted from the excellent care children receive there. If you have a chance and can give, it goes to a great cause!

Here’s our schedule for the fundraiser and associated spirit days:

12/10 (Wed) – Kickoff Assembly

12/11 (Thurs) – Crazy Christmas Socks

12/12 (Fri) – Christmas PJ’s, Blanket

12/15 (Mon) – Let It Snow! – Wear White

12/16 (Tue) – Ugly Christmas Sweater

12/17 (Wed) – Santa Hat Day

Students will get more information about how to give during our kickoff assembly tomorrow.

NJHS Fundraisers

SoJo NJHS is collecting plastic grocery/shopping bags to make sleeping mats for unhoused citizens. Please take all bag donations to the library. We need lots and lots of bags! If you have any questions please email Stephanie Rich.

NJHS is also collecting aluminum pull tabs off of drink and food cans. These will be used to support a local fundraiser for Shriners Children’s Hospital. Tabs can be turned in in room 603 or to the drop box in the cafe. Thank you so much for your help!

Memory Book Purchases

Hey! Remember to buy your yearbook before Friday! There are QR codes in the hall and by the front office! Send them to your parents. You’ll be entered into a drawing for gift cards and candy at lunch!