Community Invited to Ribbon-Cutting For Rebuilt Mount Jordan
Help us welcome the Mountaineers back home. The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of the newly rebuilt Mount Jordan Middle School. The Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015 event starts with a reception at 5:30 p.m. A 6 p.m. ceremony will be at 9351 Mountaineer Lane the traditional site of […]
Parties Planned to Cheer New Soccer Field, Artificial Turf
The Brighton High Bengals are gearing up to make fresh tracks at two new athletic fields. This fall, the Bengals’ girls soccer team, always a contender for the state title, will be the first to play at the new soccer stadium. In addition, the Bengal football squad, which last year reached the 5A semi-finals, will […]
Coming in 2015-2016: Security Vestibules for Elementaries
CSD is launching the 2015-2016 school year with a focus on academic success and student safety. Security-door vestibules will be installed in 14 elementary schools beginning this fall. The project, scheduled for a December 2016 completion, will channel visitors into each school’s main office, where they will need to sign in and receive a […]
What’s That on my Tax Notice? State Tax Implemented
The 2015 Legislature raised property taxes to help meet the capital needs of struggling school districts. These higher rates will generate $75 million statewide for districts meeting the criteria established in the legislation, SB97. Residents and business owners in Canyons will be required to pay the tax, but the District will not qualify to receive funds generated by […]
Attendance Incentive Calculated for Employees 2014-15
Canyons School District is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 attendance incentive payouts per employee. The incentive amounts are calculated based on the number of eligible full-time employees and the number of sick, personal and no-pay days taken. The incentive will be included in your paycheck on July 23. The 2014-2015 payout amounts are as follows: […]
Old Midvale Middle Coming Down to Make Way For New School
Folks living near Midvale Middle are hearing the cracks and groans of a 60-year-old brick building coming down to make way for the future. Demolition at the school at 7852 S. Pioneer Street started this week and workers will be on the site for the next two years while they construct a new campus […]
New Alternative School Given Sparkling Name: Diamond Ridge High
Canyons District’s new high school has a sparkling new name. The Canyons Board of Education voted Tuesday, July 14, 2015 to name the campus Diamond Ridge High. The alternative high school will open Aug. 19, 2015, the first day of school in CSD from the coming academic year. On the first day, up to 80 […]
Board Meeting Summary July 14, 2015
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs and by clicking the corresponding agenda items. CSD Alternative School Named Diamond Ridge CSD’s new alternative high school will be named Diamond Ridge. The Board unanimously approved the name, supported by the high school students currently receiving services at Entrada Adult High School, as well […]
Conservation Effort Aims to Curb Water Usage, Save Money
Canyons District is doing its part to curb its water usage, thanks to forward thinking, a team of high school students, and a grant from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District. As a limited resource, like electricity and natural gas, it’s always important to save water, says Canyons’ Energy Specialist Christopher Eppler. But Utah’s recent […]
