CSD Art Teacher’s ‘Peer Partner’ Research Gains National Renown
At first glance, the students in Jonathan Hale’s class at Sprucewood Elementary look like they are engaged in their art lessons just like any other fourth-or fifth-graders. They are gathered around their projects, weaving fabric on a loom, painting creations they’ve made and working with different materials but the true masterpiece they are building […]
33 CSD Students Earn Academic All-State Honors in Spring Sports
Canyons District’s sporting students are logging big wins academically and athletically. In a year during which students have, thus far, claimed 12 state team and individual championship titles in Utah High School Activities Association-sanctioned activities, 80 students representing all five of CSD’s comprehensive high schools have also earned Academic All-State Honors. This includes the most […]
Altara Elementary Unveils New Kittyhawk Logo
Altara Elementary’s beloved Kittyhawk has a new set of wings. She’s still the same high-flying feline we’ve come to love, albeit with some aviation upgrades to keep her airborne for years to come. As part of Canyons District’s continued effort to upgrade and modernize the branding for its 50 schools and special programs, graphic designer […]
Board Meeting Summary, May 21, 2019
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Employment Contract with CAESP The Board of Education has reached an negotiated-contract agreement with the Canyons Association of Education Support Professionals. The compensation package represents a 5.73 percent increase in compensation for ESP in Canyons schools and central […]
Canyons District Phones, Computer Systems Are Now Available
Phone and Internet-based computer systems in the Canyons District are now operating. Telephone, email, Skyward and Canvas systems are available after a daylong break in service. The technical difficulties were experienced as the result of an Internet-provider network outage. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we worked […]
CSD Begins Accepting Nominations for 10th Annual Apex Awards
They are the people on the front lines. They teach, lead, volunteer, inspire. From sunrise to sunset during the school year, a dedicated corps of top-notch teachers, first-rate administrators, careful bus drivers, and hard-working lunch and custodian staffs, technology experts and financial wizards, as well as scores of classroom volunteers, work together to run […]
Sacred Images: Diamond Ridge Students Connect Through Art
The beating heart of Diamond Ridge High now hangs on permanent display at the school in the form of a colorful mural inspired by the rock art of southern Utah. Traditionally, the hearta muscular depiction of which is the focus of the student-made muralis the seat of emotion. For some of the Diamond Ridge artists, […]
Goal! Celebrate End of School at CSD Night at Rio Tinto Stadium
Real Salt Lake is helping the Canyons District community celebrate the many goals achieved during the school year and kick off a summer of fun. On Friday, May 24, just days before the start of the summer hiatus, Real Salt Lake is hosting Canyons District Night at Rio Tinto Stadium. The game against Atlanta United […]
Board Meeting Summary, May 7, 2019
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Employment Contracts Approved for 2019-2020 The Canyons Board of Education approved the contract with the Canyons Education Association for the 2019-2020 school year. The contract includes a $7,665 increase for every licensed employee in the Canyons District. This […]
Hillcrest High’s Cheng Brothers Share Triple-Crown of Academic Achievement
Sterling Scholar, check. National Merit Scholar, check. Presidential Scholar, check, check, and check. Hillcrest High’s Alexander Cheng has won the equivalent of the triple-crown of academic achievement, a feat matched by only one other student in Canyons District history: his brother, Anthony. Throughout their educational careers, Alexander Cheng and Anthony Cheng broke educational ground with […]
