Five Principals Lauded for Achievements, Innovations
The Canyons Association of Elementary School Principals has selected its nominees for honors in the annual recognitions program of the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals. “Each year, the Canyons Association of Elementary School Principals has the opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of a few of our colleagues,” says Lone Peak Principal McKay […]
Corner Canyon Juniors Win Utah MLK Essay, Video Contests
Through their academic actions, two Corner Canyon High students are proving true the famous utterance by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that “intelligence plus character” is the mark of a true education. Juniors Deanna Nguyen and Jared Sagae were honored recently for winning the 11th-Grade Division of the Utah Martin Luther King Essay and Video Contest sponsored […]
Let’s Hit the Slopes! CSD Nights at Brighton Begin in January
Regardless of whether you’re a beginning ‘boarder or Bode Miller, join us on the Best Snow on Earth at a trio of Canyons District Nights at Brighton Resort.. For six years, the ski resort has partnered with us on “Ski n’ Shred” nights for the CSD community. Everyone in the CSD community is invited. Lift […]
Alta, Corner Canyon, Hillcrest To Stage Productions
While Hollywood is celebrating the best in cinema with the Golden Globes and Academy Awards, three Canyons District high schools are preparing for some star-making turns in student-theater productions. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 14-15, Corner Canyon High is presenting student-directed plays in the school’s Little Theater. Entrance is free, but the school […]
Alta’s ‘Interstellar’ Tie: Deep Space Focus of Grad’s Research
Physics and astronomy students at Alta High on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 were given a glimpse into the deepest, darkest realms of space by a former Hawk who has become one of the rising stars in the world of astrophysics. Dr. Robert Owen, a 1997 graduate of the Sandy school, spoke to more than 400 students […]
Canyons’ CTE Director Elected to Serve on National Board
A Canyons District administrator has been elected by her peers to serve on the Board of Directors of the nation’s largest advocacy organization for Career and Technical Education. Canyons’ Career and Technical Education Director Janet Goble, who has been with CSD since its 2009 founding, on July 1, 2015 will assume the post of Administration […]
Beetdigger Wins Poster Contest For 2015 CSD Film Festival
The artwork on the sunset-color hued posters heralding the upcoming 6th annual Canyons District Film Festival is the work of Jordan High student Dexter Holmes. Holmes submitted this year’s winning entry in the poster contest for the 2015 festival, which is open to all Canyons District students and teachers. Holmes’ design, which features a red rock […]
Free Workshop: Navigating School Transitions
Anxious about your special needs child’s transition from elementary to middle school, or from middle school to high school? Join us for a free workshop Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 to learn ways to help ease the transition and prepare your child for success. The workshop also will offer parents and family members information about transition […]
Hillcrest Trio Sets Sights on National History Day Honors
After three years of scoring at the National History Day competition, three Hillcrest High seniors are again working together with the hopes of participating in their fourth and final National History Day contest. Harry Han, Nick Cockrell, and David Skorut took fifth place at the 2014 National History Day competition in the documentary category […]
Board Approves 2016-2017 School Calendar
It’s official: School will start on Aug. 24 in 2016. The Board of Education on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 approved the 2016-2017 academic calendar following extensive feedback from the public. “This is a decision we haven’t taken lightly,” Board Second Vice President Nancy Tingey said. The Board approved the calendar following input from nearly 250 patrons […]
