CSD Band Marches to State Nov. 1
Strike up the Band! The inaugural Canyons District Marching Band is racking up awards on its march to the Nov. 1 state championship. The marching band won second place, and its drum line won first place, at the Oct. 15 Davis Cup Marching Band Competition, the oldest of its kind in Utah. The win is […]
Canyons Thespians Take A Bow
As Shakespeare would say, students at Alta, Corner Canyon and Hillcrest have achieved greatness and they’ve had greatness thrust upon them. On a replica of an Elizabethan stage, young thespians from the schools won top awards at the 37th annual Shakespeare Competition at Southern Utah University. The competition is touted as the nation’s largest […]
Boo! Canyons Bids Families A Safe Halloween
It’s almost All Hallows Eve and Canyons District will soon be alive with the undead. Ghosts, goblins, vampires, zombies and witches are just a few of the creative costumes that will be donned by our students and employees at parties and parades. Schools also will see more than a few children in Superman, Ironman and […]
Prisoners Provide Pumpkins For Jordan Valley School
The front lawn at Jordan Valley School on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 was dotted with hundreds of pumpkins that had been provided by the Utah State Prison for Canyons District’s school for students with severe disabilities. Students at Jordan Valley arrived to the sight of the pumpkin patch. Bundled in blankets and coats, the students […]
Canyons Earns Budgetary Kudos
For the fourth consecutive year, Canyons School District has received the Meritorious Budget Award for its Comprehensive Annual Budget Report from the Association of School Business Officials International. The award recognizes Canyons’ 2013-2014 budget report. “The award represents a significant achievement in budget development,” association Executive Director John D. Musso stated in a letter of […]
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013
Academic Achievement on the RiseCanyons students are increasing achievement in reading and math and the number of students achieving ACT benchmark scores and college- and career-ready diplomas, but resources may need to be prioritized to help students who struggle, some Board members said. The District’s academic structure is aligned with the Utah governor’s goals to […]
Butler Celebrating 90th Birthday
The year 1923 ushered in great moments in history: The first game was played at Yankee Stadium, Time Magazine hit the newsstands for the first time, and Butler Elementary opened its brand new doors to the community of Butlerville. The faces since have changed at Butler Elementary, as has the way of life since Fort […]
What’s Cooking? CSD Celebrates National School Lunch Week
Just in time for National School Lunch Week, a truck loaded with fresh peaches rolled straight from a Utah farm to the Canyons District Offices. Sebasthian Varas, Canyons District’s Nutrition Services Director, said the recent produce shipment was the first in our history. While Canyons annually purchases $300,000 in domestically grown produce, Varas says it was […]
CSD Invites Community To Workshops Focusing On Autism
Canyons District’s Office of Special Education and Related Services is sponsoring a series of workshops taught by Melisa Genaux, a Salt Lake-based expert in the areas of autism spectrum disorders. The six workshops, titled “Focus on Autism: Understanding High-Functioning Autism and Aspberger’s Syndrome,” will be from 4-7 p.m. in the Professional Development Center in the Canyons […]
Parents Invited to Suicide Prevention Seminar
Canyons School District parents are invited to a free Suicide Prevention Seminar. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, from 7 8 p.m. at Hillcrest High School, 7350 S. 900 East in Midvale. The event will be held in the auditorium. The seminar also will be delivered in Spanish in AT 200. […]