Reflections on the Endeavour Launch Nikos
A science project designed by Hillcrest students Keltson Howell, Megan Dolle, and Nikos Liodakis is one of 16 nationwide and the only one from Utah selected by the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program to fly on the Space Shuttle Endeavor. After several delays, the Endeavour is scheduled for lift-off on May 16, 2011. The students and […]
School Nurse Receives Prestigious Award
Canyons District Nurse Stacy Drew has received the Mary Ito Award from the Utah School Nurse Association for her unique contributions to school nursing. Drew, who recently earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing Informatics, has used her skills to develop several tools to streamline nursing tasks and improve services. She developed an online Medication Training […]
Sandy City Elementary Art Show Winners
Congratulations to all the winners and participants. Place First Name Last Name Grade 1 Gwyneth Smith Kindergarten 2 Carson Lofgren Kindergarten 3 Ava Tripoli Kindergarten 1 Breighton Papac 1 2 Nick Appel 1 3 Karlee Broschinsky 1 1 Lauryn Nichols 2 2 Zach Kunde 2 3 Michael Robinson 2 1 Lisa Proctor 3 2 Gabby […]
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Canyons to Team With Department of Justice in Community Outreach The Board directed Superintendent David Doty to work with the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service (CRS) to create a strategy for community dialogue about civil rights and respect. Rosa Salamanca, a CRS conciliation specialist who offices in Denver, was invited to share her […]
Canyons Receives UTAH GENIUS Award
Canyons School District has received a 2011 UTAH GENIUS award as one of Utah’s Top 20 Trademark Registrants. Canyons ranks No. 8 in Utah for its 10 issued trademarks. Others in Utah’s Top 20 include businesses MONAVIE, Nature’s Sunshine Products, and Overstock.com. UTAH GENIUS recognizes creative people, companies and cities behind Utah’s economy. Awards are […]
Open Letter to the Alta Community
March 29, 2011 Dear Parents of Students within the Alta Feeder System, As we are sure you are all aware, Canyons District has launched an investigation into incidents at Alta High that should be of great concern to all those who seek to create and maintain school environments that are conducive to learning and free […]
Indian Hills Nets Most Wins at Basketball Tourney
About 300 Canyons middle school students starred in a March Madness-styled basketball tournament, with Indian Hills athletes netting half the competition’s first-place trophies. The 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, held March 15-17, 2011 at Jordan High School, is part of Canyons School District’s Middle School Intramural Athletics Program. The program, which premiered in 2009 with a 2-mile […]
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Board Issues $68 Million in Bonds The Board unanimously voted to issue and sell $68 million in bonds to allow the District to break ground on all five Phase 1 building projects this summer. The District was able to secure an extraordinarily low 3.79 percent, 20-year interest rate from J.P. Morgan on the bonds after […]
Questions About Medicare? Employees Can Attend Seminar
A Medicare seminar has been planned to help Canyons District employees sort through the complexities of Medicare, either for themselves, their parents or another family member. Date: April 6, 2011Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: Media Center at Alta High School, 11055 S. 1000 East, Sandy Questions? Contact CSD Retirement Specialist Janet Ekenstam at 826-5368
CSD Announces Summer Schedule For District Offices, Schools
Canyons District will adopt a four-day work week during the summer. Starting June 13, the Canyons Administration Building, Canyons Support Services Center, and all schools will be open Monday through Thursday of every week, except on the weeks when employees have days off for the Independence Day and Pioneer Day holidays. The schedule is as […]
