Hillcrest Students Shine at International Science Fair
Two Hillcrest High students claimed top awards at the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in Los Angeles. Alexander Sun won 2nd place is his category, and a $1,500 prize, for a paper titled, “Compassion Fade and the Limitations of Student Subjects in Social Science Research,” and Alexander Cheng won 3rd place in his category, […]
Alta High’s Band Chosen to March in Memorial Day Parade in D.C.
The first-ever members to join Alta High’s marching band will be graduating this year and they’ll be celebrating in a big way. After four years of high-stepping, twirling and drumming, Canyons District’s only marching band will be taking their talent across the country to represent Utah in the 13th annual National Memorial Day Parade, […]
Energy Conservation Specialist Named ‘Energy Pioneer’
His waterwise approach to maintaining the turf on Canyons School District fields has conserved millions of gallons of water. His push to place mechanical systems in “unoccupied mode” when school buildings are vacant, along with heating, cooling and lighting upgrades, has helped reduce the District’s carbon footprint by 45 percenteven with the addition of 1 […]
Board Meeting Summary, May 16, 2017
Approval of Negotiated Agreement with Canyons Education Association The Board of Education unanimously voted to approve a negotiated agreement with the Canyons Education Association for 2017-2018 school year. The agreement contains a small adjustment to the Conversion Placement Table approved at a prior Board meeting. The new, single-lane salary schedule represents the largest pay hike in the District’s history, […]
CSD Board Approves 2017-2018 Negotiated Agreement with CEA
The Board of Education on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 unanimously voted to approve a negotiated agreement with the Canyons Education Association for 2017-2018 school year. The agreement contains a small adjustment to the Conversion Placement Table approved at the April 25, 2017 meeting of the Board of Education. The new, single-lane salary schedule represents the largest pay hike in […]
CSD Honors Nine Outstanding Educators
Paraeducators provide behavioral supports, one-on-one tutoring, and the extra instructional time and attention that some students need to thrive. These champions of children support teachers and form a vital communication-link to parents. Schools simply can’t operate effectively without them, and to show our appreciation, Canyons District’s Department of Special Education each year honors thebest in the business. […]
CSD Students Win National Merit Scholarships
Canyons School District is home to two 2017 National Merit Scholars. Eric Jackson of Corner Canyon and Brian Johnson of Jordan are among 2,500 high school seniors chosen nationally for the prestigious academic honor. To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, students had to complete a detailed application with an essay and provide information […]
Leadership in Action: CSD’s Amber Shill Re-Elected to UHSAA Board
Amber Shill, a Canyons District Board member with deep roots in civic involvement, has been selected to serve on the newly-reorganized Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Board of Trustees. Her re-appointmentthis will be her third year on the Boardwas announced May 4 as part of a reorganization to reduce the Board in size from […]
Parents, Students Invited to Secondary DLI Informational Meeting
Bon boulot, gong xi and felicitaciones to students throughout Canyons District who are making waves with their language skills. On Friday, May 5, 2017, Draper Park Middle students Ariel Harp and McKay Larsen took first place at the Chinese Bridge Language Contest at the University of Maryland. Harp and Larson represented Utah for the first […]
Teachers Get First Peek At the New Midvale Middle
When architects of the new Midvale Middle suggested cloistering the library in a quiet corner of the building, the school’s Media Specialist said, “Sorry, but that just won’t do.” The library, she explained, should be at the center of the school. It should be an open, inviting space for students to hang out with friends, […]
