Hillcrest Soccer to Kick Off Season with New Head Coach
If you didn’t already know she was Hillcrest High’s new head soccer coach, you might have mistaken Kyra Peery for one of her players at Thursday’s meet-and-greet with prospective team-members and parents. The former college athlete stood shoulder-to-shoulder with her team captains whom she invited on stage to explain goals for the coming year, their […]
Checkmate! Mount Jordan Middle Wins Intramural Chess Tourney
Checkmate! The Mount Jordan Mountaineers raised a flag of victory at the summit of Canyons District’s Middle School Intramural Chess Tournament. At the end of the Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 tourney, the team from Mount Jordan Middle, coached by Stephen Gordon, ended Midvale Middle’s five-year win streak at the annual competition for the district’s best […]
Utah Businesswoman Gail Miller Urges Students to Stay Curious, Embrace the Unknown
Gail Miller may refer to herself as an “unwitting businesswoman.” She may be unassuming and understated. But don’t underestimate this quiet titan, activist and philanthropist. When her husband, Larry H. Miller died from complications of diabetes in 2009, she could have sold the family’s business empire: some 60 car dealerships and a handful of professional […]
The Power of Play: CSD to Begin Taking Preschool Applications on Feb. 1
The calendar may say we’re headed into the month in which we celebrate presidents and valentines, but it’s also time to start thinking about where your preschool-age kiddo could go to preschool in the fall. Don’t underestimate the power of play when looking for a preschool for your child, says Terri Mitchell, the Programs Administrator […]
LeCheminant Named the Utah Assistant Principal of the Year
The raucous orchestra of sounds reverberating through the hallways at Albion Middle School is music to Sandy LeCheminant’s ears. And she’s found that a close listen to the cadence and timbre of her students’ adolescent chatter can help pinpoint the real reason behind the brassiest of classroom and hallway behaviors. “In this position, you get […]
We’re Growing! Apply Soon to CSD’s Augmented Kindergarten Program
It started three years ago as a big idea for little kids and it’s growing. To provide extra academic options to the community, CSD will again offer Supplemental Hours of Instruction for Kindergarten-age students in the 2018-2019 school year. One additional elementary school is accepting applications to the program Canyon View bringing […]
Fourteen CSD Students Receive Academic All-State Awards
Fourteen more Canyons District athletes have been presented Academic All-State Awards this year for excelling in sports while maintaining high grade point averages. The awards are announced each sports season by the Utah High School Activities Association with this latest round going to students involved in basketball, drill team, swimming and wrestling. To date, this […]
Board Meeting Summary, Jan. 16, 2018
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Purchase of Property for Hillcrest High Rebuild The Board of Education approved the purchase of property at 7230 S. 900 East to increase the parking capacity at Hillcrest High during the scheduled rebuild funded by the voter-approved $283 […]
Colorful Fruits, Veggies Could Prompt Healthy Eating Habits
As parents and students start their New Year’s Resolutions, it’s time to get healthy-eating habits back on track. For children in particular, this starts with parents especially if they have choosy eaters gathering around the table, says Canyons District Nutrition Services Director Sebasthian Varas. It can take preschool-aged children numerous times of tasting new foods before they can determine whether they […]
Hit the Slopes with CSD! Dates Set for ‘Ski and Shred’ Nights at Brighton Ski Resort
Ever wanted to try night skiing? Well, this is the year. No more listening longingly to tales of sipping hot chocolate on the mountainside. It’s time to take the plunge for about half the normal price and for a good cause. Canyons District’s Ski and Shred is back! All CSD students, families and employees […]
