Herriman High Students Join South Valley Halloween Event
Peer tutors visited the West Jordan post-high school to celebrate with students through organized activities and costumes.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Special Education
Students from Herriman High School recently visited South Valley School in West Jordan for a special Halloween celebration. The event featured costumes and games aimed at fostering inclusivity and social connections.
Why it matters
The gathering supports the South Valley School curriculum, which incorporates social skills training to help students aged 18 to 22. These interactions help bridge gaps between traditional high schoolers and peers with varying levels of functioning and disability.
South Valley School serves students aged 18 to 22 who have varying levels of functioning and disability. The facility operates as a dedicated post-high school program within the Jordan School District.
The players
Herriman High School
This is a secondary school located in the Jordan School District that provides student peer tutors for the district's inclusion initiatives.
South Valley School
This is a post-high school educational facility in West Jordan that provides specialized curriculum and social skills training for students with disabilities.
Jordan School District
This is the public school district responsible for overseeing schools in West Jordan and neighboring communities.
The details
Peer tutors from Herriman High School connected one-on-one with students at the facility through the Jordan School District peer program. The Halloween event provided a structured social setting for students to engage in games and holiday activities together.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Halloween celebration held at South Valley School.
Culture Shift
This program aligns with the social inclusion goals mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It marks a departure from traditional segregated learning by integrating peer-to-peer socialization as a core educational component.
Residents and families in West Jordan can look to these peer-to-peer programs as a model for how high school students engage with their community. The initiative provides tangible opportunities for students of all abilities to build long-term social networks within the district.
The takeaway
Inclusive social programs help students of all ability levels build critical interpersonal skills outside of the standard classroom. Families interested in similar opportunities can inquire about peer tutoring programs offered by their local school districts.
Further reading
Learn more about local inclusive initiatives in the Special Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU).
