International Science Fair Honors
Two Hillcrest High students known locally for their scientific prowess made waves across the globe at the recent International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles. Brandon Cui and Bovey Rao, both juniors at Hillcrest, received high honors and special awards for their projects at the ISEF, the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. Cui […]
Midvalley Welcomes the World at Multicultural Fair
Midvalley Elementary brought the world to their campus recently for the school’s Multicultural Fair. “Everybody loves it,” said Midvalley PTA President Bree Strong, who collaborated with the school to plan the event. “Kids love it because they get to perform, families love it because it’s a great night out, and anything to strengthen our school community […]
Canyons District Announces Summer Schedule
Canyons District will adopt a four-day work week in the summer. Starting Monday, June 16, the Canyons Administration Building, Canyons Support Services Center, and all schools will be open Monday through Thursday of every week, except on the weeks when employees have days off for the Independence Day and Pioneer Day holidays. The schedule is […]
71% of Class of 2014 to Earn College-Ready Diplomas
Congratulations, Class of 2014! An estimated 71 percent of graduating seniors have earned an Advanced or Honors diploma. That’s an increase of 4 percentage points from the number of college- and career-ready diplomas earned by the Class of 2013, and 11 percentage points more than the number earned by the Class of 2011. The Canyons […]
High School Commencement
New Teacher Contract Brings New Elementary Schedule for 2014-2015
A newly ratified 2014-2015 teacher contract next fall will bring a new elementary school schedule designed to better help each individual child achieve academic success. Canyons Education Association members voted to approve the teacher contract on Tuesday, May 20, 2014; results were announced Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The Canyons Board of Education approved the contract […]
Alta View’s Fundraiser for Cancer Groups Takes on Magical Flair
The students at Alta View Elementary don’t take raising money for charity lightly especially when Harry Potter is involved. At the end of a recent weeklong “penny war” during which each hallway in the school was divided into a different “house,” the Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and Slytherins raised about $3,200 for the Leukemia and […]
Students Perform with Utah Symphony
Seven students from Hillcrest, Jordan and Corner Canyon high schools were selected to perform with the Utah Symphony in its All-Star Evening concert Tuesday, May 20, 2014. This exceptional honor recognizing outstanding performance in music was extended to the following students: · Nathan Guertler, Hillcrest, cello · Mason Short, Hillcrest, horn · Melissa Ylst, Corner Canyon, […]
Counseling Coordinator Named Utah Technology Council’s Educator of the Year
For anyone wondering how to go to the college of their dreams or land the perfect job, Lori Jones, Canyons District’s Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Coordinator, has some words of wisdom for you. “I want them to look at every challenge as an opportunity to learn, and make sure they take hard classes that make […]
Advanced & Honors Diplomas Open House
Jordan High, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
