Jordan Students Hosted Peer Inclusion Homecoming Dance
A peer tutoring program at Bingham High School fostered new social connections during recent homecoming festivities.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Special Education
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Students within the Jordan School District's peer tutoring program recently attended a homecoming dance together to promote social inclusion. The experience gained national attention after social media posts documenting the event garnered millions of views.
Why it matters
This initiative provides special education students with meaningful opportunities for friendship and community participation within their local school setting. The program highlights the impact of peer-led social integration for students of all abilities.
The homecoming event featured 16-year-old students, including Ava Mousley, Jack DowDell, Hazel Anderson, and Koda, participating in a peer tutoring initiative that reached millions of viewers online.
The players
Jordan School District
The administrative body overseeing education services in South Jordan, Utah, which manages peer support programs.
Bingham High School
The campus hosting the peer tutoring program where the homecoming social inclusion initiative occurred.
Ava Mousley
A 16-year-old student who participated in the peer tutoring program and invited a peer to the dance.
Jack DowDell
A 16-year-old student whose attendance at the homecoming dance highlighted the success of the inclusion program.
The details
The Jordan School District facilitates a structured peer tutoring program that intentionally pairs general education students with those in special education programs. By coordinating direct invitations to milestone events like homecoming, the program bridges the gap between student groups and fosters natural social inclusion. These efforts allow participants to build lasting friendships within their daily high school environment.
Timeline
October 2026: Homecoming experiences were shared via social media.
The Home Front
This homecoming event reflects a growing nationwide trend toward integrating social inclusion initiatives within standard school extracurricular frameworks. Such programs align with federal efforts to ensure that students with disabilities are active participants in all aspects of school life.
Parents interested in similar opportunities should contact their school's administration or special education department to inquire about available peer-mentoring clubs. Reviewing the student handbook can also help families identify upcoming social events where peer-pairing programs are active.
The takeaway
Inclusive programs rely on consistent student participation to build a culture of belonging across the entire school body. Families can support this by encouraging students to volunteer for peer tutoring opportunities at their local high school.
Further reading
Learn more about local support structures in the Special Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU).
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