CSD Achieving Upward Trends In Learning Assessments
To watch Corner Canyon High teacher Michelle Ritter lead her students in discussions and guide them through challenging assignments is to get a glimpse into some of the reasons why student achievement is on the rise in Canyons District. From bell to bell, the students are focused, engaged, actively learning and it’s clear they know they […]
Butler’s ‘Junior Reporter’ Covers the Circus for ABC4
Lots of kids like watching the circus, but for Butler Elementary student Mary Ann Jensen, the three-ring experience is something she’ll never forget. When the circus came to town, Jensen had a front-row view of the spectacle but not as a spectator. The first grader was on the clock as a junior reporter helping ABC4 […]
‘Read Today’ Honors Achievement at 4 Canyons Schools
The spotlight is shining bright on four Canyons District schools for their achievements in reading and voluntarism. East Midvale, Willow Springs, Midvalley, and Sandy elementaries have received special honors from the KSL-TV “Read Today” program. The schools last academic year enlisted 200 volunteer tutors who donated more than 6,100 hours to reading one-on-one to students. […]
Join Us For Alta’s Renovations Ribbon-Cutting on Tuesday
The Canyons Board of Education invites students, parents, teachers, community supporters and alumni to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate several renovations and upgrades at Alta High. The event will be Tuesday, Oct. 28 at in front of Alta High, 11055 S. Hawk Hwy. A reception will be from 4-4:30 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which […]
Butler Elementary Rebuilding Plans in the Works
What will the new Butler Elementary provide for students and community members? Plans to rebuild the school as part of the $250 million voter-approved bond are in the works. Architect VCBO is working on site plan concepts at the new school, which would be built on the same campus adjacent to the current footprint, according […]
BHS cheers Masina’s call to U.S. Army All-American Bowl
A gridiron standout at Brighton High will dash onto the national athletic stage this January when he suits up to play in the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the country’s premiere high school football game. During a Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 assembly at the high school, Osa Masina, who was last year’s All-Tribune MVP, received […]
Board of Education Votes to Rebuild Alta View Elementary
The Canyons Board of Education unanimously voted to rebuild Alta View Elementary with proceeds from the $250 million bond voters approved in June 2010. The Board action came at its Oct. 21, 2014 Business Meeting, and followed months of public input from White City township officials, parents, and the principals and School Community Councils at Alta […]
Board Meeting Summary Oct. 21, 2014
Student Achievement Rising Student achievement is on the rise in Canyons. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kathryn McCarrie reported rising test performance data in elementary, middle and high schools, and invited several teachers and teaching teams to explain the improvements. She said that Canyons student achievement is indicative of how hard teachers are working. It also demonstrates […]
Silver Mesa Elementary Lauded for Earning International Honors
International Honors for Silver Mesa Elementary Felicitaciones, Silver Mesa Elementary. The Canyons District Spanish Dual-Language Immersion school received the prestigious International Spanish Academies designation during the International Conference on Immersion Education in Salt Lake City last week. “It is quite an honor to be designated an ISA school,” Silver Mesa Principal Julie Fielding said. “Our […]
State Education Office Delays SAGE Results Release to Oct. 27
The Utah State Office of Education has delayed the release of SAGE testing results by one week. The results now are scheduled to be released by the state on Monday, Oct. 27. More information about SAGE, including FAQs and resources for parents, can be found at www.canyonsdistrict.org/sage.
