Alta Saxophonist Among Nation’s Elite
If you notice Alta senior Jacob White has a bounce in his step, here’s why: The tenor saxophonist been named to the Music for All’s Jazz Band of America, an ensemble of the nation’s elite student jazz music artists. The Alta Jazz Band President and saxophone section leader is believed to be the first Utah […]
CSD Announces Date of Foundation’s Spring Gala
The Canyons School District Education Foundation is moving full steam ahead on a major capital campaign to support the District’s STEAM initiatives. In an effort to prepare our students for the workplace demands of the 21st century, Canyons is focusing on our offerings in STEAM science, technology, engineering, environment, arts and mathematics. To […]
Board Member Receives City’s Outstanding Service Award
Canyons Board Member Tracy Scott Cowdell has received the Outstanding Service Award from the City of Sandy. Cowdell was honored at the Feb. 19, 2013 Sandy Appreciation Awards Banquet, held to honor community service in the city. The banquet is hosted by Mayor Tom Dolan and the Sandy City Council. Cowdell’s community service includes his […]
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
Mount Jordan Middle School Site Plan Discussed MHTN Architects and IBI Group Inc. presented the Board with several proposed site and concept master plan options for the rebuild of Mount Jordan Middle School, which the Board approved in the list of projects to be funded by the $250 million bond voters passed in June 2010. […]
Canyons Earns AAA Bond Rating
Canyons School District has received a AAA bond rating from Fitch Ratings, the highest possible marks to be issued by the global rating agency. In a Feb. 13, 2013 announcement, Fitch upgraded Canyons’ bond rating from AA+ to AAA with a stable outlook. The rating and outlook reflect the district’s credit quality, solid financial position, […]
Canyons Announces New Administrative Appointments
Canyons District announces several new leadership appointments. The following have accepted new administrative roles in Canyons District schools. The appointments are effective on or before March 5, 2013. Todd Theobald, currently Principal of Willow Canyon Elementary School, is the new Principal of Alta View Elementary School. He replaces Valerie Shaw, who resigned to accept an […]
Learn More About CTEC’s Programs at an Open House
Ever wanted to put on a fire fighter’s suit? Learn about 3-D animation? Or do you need a free manicure and pedicure? Here’s your chance. The Canyons Technical Education Center invites middle and high school students and their parents to an open house from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. “This is an […]
CSD Accepting Applications For Preschool Programs
Want your child to start attending preschool in Canyons School District in fall 2013? New-student applications for available spots in the preschool programs at Altara, Butler, Jordan Valley, Quail Hollow and Willow Springs will be taken until Feb. 28. Cost to attend is $70 per month. All schools with space for tuition-paying students have morning and […]
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013
2013-2014 School Calendar ApprovedFollowing suggestions received by the Canyons Education Association last December, the Board of Education approved the 2013-2014 school calendar, which schedules Aug. 19, 2013 as the first day of school. The calendar includes two, non-contract end-of-quarter days for teachers to prepare grades and end-of-term reports. It also includes slight changes to accommodate […]
CSD Works With Sandy City To Hold Issues Night
Canyons School District is partnering with Sandy City to provide information to families about a vitally important issue: Teenage addiction to pornography. Students, parents and Canyons District faculty are invited to a free informational workshop on Thursday, Feb. 28 to learn how to avoid pitfalls that are prevalent in our constantly-connected-to-the-Internet society. The “Fight the […]
