at Nationals Dance controversy In 2004, the school adopted a "policy requiring same-sex couples to get parental permission before attending school dances." This prompted a complaint from the ACLU on December 7, 2004. Two weeks later, the school revoked the policy. Drill team controversy In 2016, after winning the Utah State Drill Team 5A Championship, drill team head coach Shannon Mortensen was investigated by the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) for collusion with the judges among other charges. Coach Mortensen was ultimately placed on probation along with Copper Hills High School as a result of the investigation. COVID-19 school cancellation During the 2019–20 school year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced that in-person classes at Copper Hills High School would be canceled starting on March 18, 2020. All after-school and extracurricular activities at the school were canceled as well. During this time, students were provided with a remote learning experience through online services such as Canvas and Google Classroom. For the 2020–21 school year, new and returning students had the option to enroll in virtual learning as well as the option to return to a classroom setting, while practicing social distancing and wearing protective face coverings whenever possible. Due to an outbreak of COVID-19 in the school, all classes were moved to virtual learning from January 25, 2021, to February 1, 2021. The school district's mask requirement was lifted on June 1, 2021. For the current 2021–22 school year, classes are now fully in-person, with face coverings optional but highly encouraged. Allegations of racism During the 2020–21 school year, a daycare assistant posted a photo of herself in blackface on Facebook. She was later terminated from the position by the Jordan School District. Notable alumni Sealver Siliga, class of 2008; player in the National Football League Roni Jones-Perry, class of 2015; player for the United States women's national volleyball team References External links Public high schools in Utah Educational institutions established in 1995 Schools in Salt Lake County, Utah 1995 establishments in Utah Buildings and structures in West Jordan, Utah