About Bastian Elementary

Built in 2017, Bastian is located in the rapidly growing city of Herriman, Utah. Our school is nestled close to the beautiful Oquirrh Mountains. We believe in making a difference every day by teaching students academic content and social/emotional skills that will develop self confidence, worth, and a love of learning to foster independence.

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Fall Parent Teacher Conferences: Conferences will be held this Wednesday, October 2nd, 4:00-7:00PM and Thursday, October 3rd, 1:30-6:30PM in the gym. All conferences are by appointment. To sign up, please log into your Skyward account.

• • Grades 1-6 Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in the gym, by appointment.
  • Kindergarten Parent Teacher Conferences will be in your child's classroom, by appointment.
  • Special Education conferences will be held in classrooms.
  • Music Teacher conferences (optional) will be held in the gym.
  • We will have Spanish translators for most of our conference times.

Scholastic Book Fair - Both Nights of Conferences and during Donuts w/Grownups: The Book Fair will be held in the library during conferences as well as during Donuts with Grownups. Note: Parents/Guardians must attend the book fair with students. Please do not send your children unattended. Thank you.

Donuts With Grownups - October 3rd, 8:00AM-9:00AM: Donuts with Grownups will be in the Gym. Come enjoy a donut with your child and check out the Book Fair in the library after!

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How To Receive School Communications/Information:  Introducing Parent Square

All classroom, school, and district communications will now be sent out through a platform called Parent Square. Notifications can be received in your email AND through the Parent Square app. Go to parentsquare.com/signin to activate your account and download the app.

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Registration: Students New to Bastian

• Visit our Registration tab on our website to enroll your student(s).

Kindergarten Students

• If you have a child that will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2024, your child qualifies for Bastian's 2024-2025 kindergarten program.  State law requires that all school districts in Utah abide by the same September 1st entrance cut-off date.
• You will be required, before enrollment in the Fall of 2024, to bring the child’s immunization record, a certified birth certificate (not a photocopy), and proof of residency. 

If you know of a neighbor who has a qualifying kindergarten child, please share this information with them.

We currently have two ways to register incoming students. One method is to register online. You will still need to physically bring in the needed documentation or you can come into our office. 

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Click here to enroll in the Smith's Inspiring Donations Program and designate Bastian Elementary as your recipient. Our school number is: LR720.

 Do You Want to Volunteer at Bastian?

All those wishing to volunteer must fill out their Volunteer Application Form and view the Jordan School District Code of Conduct training video before they can volunteer.  This form will be renewed annually.

If you need a printed copy of the Volunteer Application Form, please visit the Bastian front office staff. Our office staff will contact you if you need to be fingerprinted.

If you need to be fingerprinted:

1. Complete the Volunteer Application Form and turn it into the office.
2. View the "Code of Conduct" Training Video, sign the acknowledgement form, and return to the school for a signature from the principal before visiting HR to complete the background check.
3. Schedule an appointment to complete a fingerprint/background check (at no cost) by visiting the following Website for Jordan School District fingerprinting:  Click HERE to schedule your fingerprinting appointment.
4. Bring your completed Volunteer Application Form, signed by the school administrator, to the Human Resource Department for your scheduled appointment. A new application must be completed annually.

Volunteer Application Form - fillable form

Code of Conduct Volunteer Acknowledgement Form - fillable form

Code of Conduct Video

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Electronic Devices at Bastian Elementary

As a reminder, students are allowed to bring electronic devices to school but all cell phones and/or watches (Apple or other brands) must be placed in student backpacks during learning time. When the bell rings to go home the students may pull out their devices for their walk /ride home from school.

Cell Phones and All Other Electronic Devices

• Possession of a cellular telephone or watch (Apple or other brand) by a student is a privilege that may be forfeited by any student that uses his/her cell phone/ watch inappropriately. A student who possesses a cellular phone/watch shall assume responsibility for its care. At no time shall the District be responsible for preventing theft, loss or damage to cell phones /watches brought onto school property. Cellular telephone/watch use during classroom time, instructional activities and field trips is prohibited. Cellular telephones /watches must remain off during these times. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by school administration on a case by case basis to accommodate family emergencies or medical necessity. Students violating these guidelines will be disciplined in accordance with District Policy AS67 - Discipline of Students (http://policy.jordandistrict.org/as067/).
• Any use of an electronic device that exploits personal information, disrupts the educational process, invades personal privacy or compromises the integrity for educational programs is strictly prohibited. Students in violation will be disciplined in accordance with District Policy AS67 - Discipline of Students (http://policy.jordandistrict.org/as067/). Photographs and/or videos are not to be taken of any person using such device.

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