Board Issues Statement In Support Of Superintendent
The Canyons Board of Education issued this statement at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. The statement was read by Dr. Paul McCarty, a member of the Canyons Board of Education. “The Canyons Board of Education would like to reiterate its full and unequivocal support of Superintendent David Doty. We are […]
New Elementary Schedule Proposed
The Canyons Board of Education is continuing to consider a proposed elementary school schedule that would give students consistent instructional time, Monday through Friday, to better prepare them for college and careers. Teachers also would be given time to collaborate each week, and receive seven half-days of professional development to help them provide better instruction […]
Brighton’s Model U.N. Team Wins Big At National Contest
The bright lights of Broadway weren’t the only things shining in New York City on one magical day in March. To the utter surprise and delight of Brighton High students and advisers, the school’s Model United Nations Team was announced as one of the best at the National High School Model U.N. conference in […]
Canyons District Responds To KSL-TV Report
Canyons District seeks to respond to information presented on KSL-TV. The District is issuing this response because KSL-TV chose not to include a written statement that was provided to the news station on two occasions. That written statement is as follows: “This is about education reform. We are running this school district for the benefit of the […]
Alta Invites All Students To An AP History Review
Do your students need a review for the Advanced Placement history test? Alta High’s Social Studies Department is inviting students across the District to a review featuring Randy W. Roberts, professor of history at Purdue University. The review, which is free for Alta students but $10 for students from other schools, will be 8:30 a.m. to 3 […]
Alta Bids Welcome To German Exchange Students
Alta High School “Wilkommen” welcomed 16 German exchange students and two chaperone teachers to Utah late last month with a new experience for the foreigners an American high school cafeteria breakfast. “It’s pretty awesome. I did not expect everything to be so big the mountains, the streets, the shopping malls,” said […]
Sandy, Midvalley Receive ‘Big’ Visit As Part Of Read Today Program
More than 1,000 students chanted “We love Clifford!” as the Big Red Dog landed in KSL-TV Chopper 5 at both Sandy and Midvalley elementary schools on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. The beloved book character visited the Canyons District schools as part of the Read Today program. “This is all about the love of reading and creating […]
CSD Starts Its ‘Plan, Prepare, Protect’ Safety, Security Effort
How prepared are Canyons District employees, students, and local law enforcement to respond to a Columbine-like crisis? Beginning this week, Canyons high school students will gather in assemblies to hear of lessons learned from recent school shootings, how to spot and report suspicious activity to prevent acts of violence, and be given an opportunity to […]
Hey, Students! Summer Semester Registration Now Open
Attention, students: Get a jumpstart on credits required for high school graduation by attending classes during the summer. The online registration window for Canyons District’s Summer Semester, which is available for any incoming ninth- through 12th-grade student, is now open. Students who don’t usually attend Canyons District schools also are welcome to attend. The deadline […]
The Envelope, Please … CSD Students Nab Theater Awards
Quick, folks. Grab an autograph from one of these students. You never know if it will be worth something someday. Canyons District students have won top honors from the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theater’s High School Theater Awards. When the envelopes were opened, these winners were announced: Hillcrest High’s “Aida” won Best Musical; Hillcrest’s Malia […]
