Ski Over Spring Break! Snowbird Hosts CSD on March 29
Spend part of your spring break on the slopes. Snowbird is offering $25 half-day lift passes to Canyons employees, students and their families on March 29, 2013. The pass is for 1-4:30 p.m. but doesn’t get the pass-holder access to the tram. The discount will be given to skiers who present a coupon at […]
Victory Light to Shine at Corner Canyon High
Electric-blue lights will shine bright in the night sky when honors come raining down on the Corner Canyon Chargers. Thanks to a generous donation, a Victory Light will be installed in the new bell tower atop Canyons’ new high school, which opens this fall. “You will be able to see it from all parts of […]
Alta Swimmer, JHS Quarterback, JHS Football Team Nominated for State of Sport Awards
Two Canyons District record-holding student athletes and this year’s 5A gridiron champions are nomineees in the Governor’s State of Sport Awards, which honor excellence in athletics. Winners are chosen by the public via online voting. Votes can be submitted Monday, March 4, 2013 through Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at midnight. High School Female Athlete […]
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 […]
