Connect Canyons Episode 4: All Rise! Canyons District’s Inaugural Peer Court is in Session
The right of a fair trial by a jury of one’s peers has taken on new meaning with the creation of Canyons District’s Peer Court. Peer courts, also known as youth or teen courts, are a diversion program where youth charged with minor offenses, such as vandalism or fighting, agree to come before a sentencing […]
Midvalley Elementary Jr. Huskies Excited to Start Year in New Building
Midvalley Elementary Principal Tamra Baker arrived at school bright and early on Monday, Aug. 24 to make sure final preparations had been completed in time for an historic moment for her school community. It would be a day of firsts for Baker’s Jr. Huskies: The first day back at school since schools were shuttered five […]
First-time Teachers, Principals Step into New Roles In a Year Unlike Any Other
The inaugural day of any school year is always cause for a mixed bag of emotions: Bright smiles, nervous laughter — and, of course, fearful tears. This year, though, all the feels may be out in force as Canyons District starts the school year in an unprecedented era. For the 2020-2021 school year, Canyons’ first […]
Connect Canyons Episode 3: A School Nurse’s Prescription for Safety, Wellness
It’s been said that the world has reached peak disinfection as we work to rid our homes and workplaces of any trace of the COVID-19 virus. Indeed, the pandemic has heightened everyone’s interest in the many germ-fighting tools we have at our disposal. But public schools have always prioritized disease prevention, whether we’re talking about […]
Board Meeting Summary, August 18, 2020
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. School Opening Update In the effort to provide a high-quality education to the community’s children, Canyons District has hired 199 benefit-eligible employees for the school year that starts on Monday, Aug. 24. This information was presented as part […]
Contact Tracing, Isolation and Quarantines Only We Can Prevent Coronavirus, and Here’s How
Remember what Smokey Bear taught about preventing forest fires? The same imperative applies to COVID-19. “It may sound cliché. But only we can prevent coronavirus. We all have a role and it’s up to us, each one of us, to do our part,” says Canyons District’s Responsive Services Director BJ Weller. This fall, as classrooms bubble to life with […]
‘Getting Started’ Information for CSD’s Online and Parent-Guided Learners
Ready, set, learn! Summer is winding down and students are getting ready to hit the books. For those who chose Online Instruction, or At-Home, Parent-Guided and District-Supported Instruction as their preferred learning path, new information will be made available this week to help students get started with their schooling. With both options, parents and guardians […]
CSD Special Education Creates Plan to Provide Services Across Learning Formats
Whether children are learning in-person, online, or at home with parents when school starts anew on Aug. 24, Canyons District remains dedicated to providing Special Education supports to students. Parents who have questions or concerns about how to access Special Education services are encouraged to reach out to their child’s school or the Canyons District […]
Eastmont Middle Educator Announced as Finalist for Utah Teacher of the Year Award
It’s a gift to be able to deeply connect with middle school students. Some might even call it a superpower — and it’s a superpower for which Emma Moss is being honored yet again, this time on a state level. Moss, who teaches Digital Literacy and Utah Studies at Eastmont Middle School, has been named […]
Canyons District Seeking Substitutes for the Coming School Year
Canyons is committed to keeping students engaged in learning while also being mindful of the health and wellness issues presented by COVID-19. To aid in this effort — and to support teachers who may need to stay home because of health or personal reasons — a robust list of substitute teachers is needed for the school year. […]
