Veterans Day: CSD Schools Salute the U.S. Armed Forces
Canyons District pauses today to pay tribune to America’s veterans the men and women who have given so much of themselves to protect America’s many freedoms, including the right of all children to be granted access to a free, appropriate public education. Today, standing against silver slivers of falling snow, American flags are on […]
Willow Canyon Utah’s First Certified Digital-Citizenship School
Willow Canyon Wildcats are leading the way in learning how to use technology responsibly. The school was recently received national honors as Utah’s first Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School. The honor recognizes Willow Canyon’s efforts to prepare students to combat cyber-bullying, privacy lapses and plagiarism, to name a few of the online dangers facing […]
Inspiring Talks By Kids! CSD’s TEDxYouth Event Nov. 14
Sometimes the most powerful “ideas worth spreading” come from kids. Canyons School District is pleased to host a TEDxYouth event, which will feature perspectives of 16 student speakers from CSD middle and high schools. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Jordan Middle School. The […]
CSD, Utah Parent Center Host Workshop on Section 504
Canyons District and the Utah Parent Center are holding a free workshop about Section 504, the federal law that provides equal access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. The 6:30-8:30 p.m. event on Tuesday, Nov. 10 will be held at the Canyons Technical Education Center, 825 E. 9085 South. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register online […]
Brighton, Hillcrest In Super Bowl Honor Roll Community
Thanks to former Philadelphia Eagle and now-Bengal coach Reno Mahe and Husky-turned-Jacksonville Jaguar Zane Beadles, two CSD high schools  Brighton and Hillcrest  have been named to the Super Bowl Honor Roll Community. To mark the Super Bowl’s 50th year, the National Football League is paying tribute to the places where the Super Bowl players and coaches […]
Curtains Ready to Rise on CSD High School Musicals
Places, people, places: It’s showtime. Â Curtains are almost ready to go up on the annual fall musicals produced by Canyons’ five traditional high schools. Be sure to get your tickets early because many of the shows sell-out well in advance. All shows will be performed in their schools’ auditoriums. Brighton “Seussical: The Musical,” Nov. […]
Surprise! CSD Foundation Gives $113,000 in Teacher Innovation Grants
The Canyons Education Foundation warmed the hearts of 25 teachers and hundreds of students for two days in November, just as the first snow of the season hit the ground. With bouquets of flowers and giant checks in hand, the Foundation delivered $113,000 in Innovation Grants to 17 schools across the District, greeting […]
Park Lane Teacher Surprised by Google with Cash for Students
Park Lane Elementary teacher Diane Nahalewski has found a way to help her special education students get the wiggles out while they learn. Now, thanks to a surprise donation from Google and Donors Choose, Nahalewski has found the money to make her project a reality. Google and DonorsChoose surprised the special education teacher Monday, Nov. […]
How to Help Kids Get Ready for College? Free Workshops Nov. 12
What classes can help high school students prepare for college? Which skills will be needed in the workforce of tomorrow? Parents will receive answers to these questions and more at two free workshops, offered in English and in Spanish, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. The free, evening workshops for families of CSD high school students […]
