New Alta High Mural Brings History to Life Through Art

Here’s a terrifying idea: Hand eight gallons of paint to a group of teenagers and encourage them to unleash their creativity on a school wall of their choosing. But Alta High’s visual arts teacher Denise Crane trusted her students, never doubting they would rise to the challenge, and they didn’t disappoint. Their handiwork, a colorful, […]

Board Meeting Summary, March 29, 2016

Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs  by clicking the corresponding agenda items.   Mill Hollow Summer Camp Discussion The Board of Education heard a report on Mill Hollow, an environmental learning center owned by the U.S. Forest Service.  The camp, located about 77 miles from the Canyons Administration Building-East, was […]

Bengals Swim with the Sharks and Surface with Marketable Ideas

It was a feeding frenzy at Brighton High School Wednesday as students delivered their best elevator pitches to a panel of venture capitalists at a mock “Shark Tank” competition. The contest was modeled after a popular TV show where entrepreneurs compete to convince potential investors to invest in their start-ups. It was sponsored by the […]

Gov. Herbert Presents RizePoint STEM Scholarships To CSD

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert was among the dignitaries who attended an open house and ribbon-cutting for RizePoint, a software company that is re-locating to the Canyons District community. At the Wednesday, March 23 event at the firm’s new beachhead, 2890 E. Cottonwood Parkway, the District received 10 $500 scholarships to be used on STEM-related activities. […]

CSD Announces Dates, Times of 2016 Graduation Rites

Canyons District has announced the dates and times of its 2016 high school graduation ceremonies. History also will be made this spring when Diamond Ridge High, Canyons’ new alternative high, holds graduation ceremonies for the first time. The first cohort of students at Diamond Ridge, now housed at the Canyons Technical Education Center, 825 E. […]

Butler Elementary on Time, Under Budget for Fall Opening

With reconstruction of Butler Elementary at the halfway mark, teachers were recently given a sneak preview of the building – and their enthusiasm was palpable. “Look at that view!” exclaimed 5th grade dual immersion teacher Kim Cope, catching a first glimpse out the window of her spacious new classroom.  Of the building’s remarkable features, most […]

The Blinded Me With Science! CSD Shines at Regional Science Fair

Canyons School District students captured 41 awards at the regional science fair, including Grand Champion winner Alexander Cheng who now advances to the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix. Cheng, a ninth grader at Hillcrest High, also took first place in the Engineering & Computer Science division and earned a special, sponsored award for […]

CCHS Premieres New Music by a Seattle Composer

It’s rehearsal and the first time that Seattle composer Giselle Wyers has heard her musical piece “Surge Illuminare” performed. “It’s beautiful!” she tells visibly relieved members of Corner Canyon High School’s choir. “I really like what you’ve brought to it.” The choir has been working for months to interpret and perfect this song in anticipation […]

Board Meeting Summary, March 15, 2016

Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs  by clicking the corresponding agenda items. Administrative Appointments As part of the consent agenda, the Board of Education approved administrative appointments for the 2016-2017 school year. Misty Suarez, currently the Director of Student Services in Salt Lake City School District, will become the new […]

Board of Education OKs Administrative Appointments

Canyons District is pleased to announce new leadership appointments, which were approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. The appointments are for the coming school year.   Misty Suarez, currently the Director of Student Services in Salt Lake City School District, will become the new Director of Special Education in Canyons District.  […]