Grace Jordan Elementary School was officially dedicated on Friday, October 10, 2008. Boise School District officials, students, parents, relatives of the late Grace Jordan, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter, Boise Parks and Recreation Department officials, architects, engineers, and construction company representatives gathered for the formal dedication ceremony at the site of the school, 6411 W. Fairfield Avenue, Boise.

Construction of Grace Jordan Elementary School was made possible due to the overwhelming support by voters of the 94 million dollar bond to consolidate, renovate and rebuild a number of schools. The successful bond made construction of a number of schools possible, including construction of Grace Jordan Elementary School. In March of 2006 voters passed the bond with 70.45% of the yes vote.

During the Grace Jordan Elementary School dedication ceremony, then Boise School Board Trustee Bea Black shared some highlights about Grace Jordan’s remarkable life. “Grace Jordan left an indelible mark on Idaho,” said Trustee Black. “She taught English, journalism and fiction writing at four western universities, including Boise Junior College. She was a life-long free-lance journalist, created poetry, and wrote Home Below Hells Canyon, her first book, which was translated into six languages. She is credited with acquainting people throughout the nation and, indeed, the world with the many facets of our beloved state.”