Board Member Ellen Wallace Honored
Canyons Board of Education Member Ellen Wallace received a Recognition of Service award from the Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for five years of service. Presenting the award was Michele Nekota, director, and Mike Peterson, board chairman. Mrs. Wallace was commended for being responsive, effective, open-minded and truly concerned about the well-being […]
Sept. 15, 2009
Canyons District Offices Task Force Forwards Building, Enrollment RecommendationsA Facilities and Enrollment Task Force of 54 Canyons District patrons wrapped up a nearly five-month study with recommendations achievement. Recommendations include:– Creating a Capital Facilities Master Plan standards and ways to addre Quarter of 2010.– Building new and renovating existing schools districtwide.– Establishing school feeders that […]
Canyons Kindergartners Pledge to Be College-Ready
Canyons School District started its work to create a college-going culture in schools with its youngest students, who are taking their first steps into education this week. Kindergartners placed their handprints on “I will be college-ready” banner. They also wore mortarboards and received pledge “diplomas” and wristbands from Superintendent David Doty and Director of K-16 […]
Obama Talks to U.S. Schoolchildren
Superintendent David S. Doty appreciates the attention the President of the United States is giving our schoolchildren and the attention that he is giving to the most important policy matter of our day. At the same time, the Superintendent has always been a strong advocate for protecting the rights of conscience of both children and […]
Obama Talks to U.S. Schoolchildren – 9-14-10
Read President Obama’s speech as prepared for delivery Live Feed: {jumi[*52″ >Click here to view photos} Superintendent David S. Doty appreciates the attention the President of the United States is giving our schoolchildren and the attention that he is giving to the most important policy matter of our day. At the same time, the Superintendent […]
First Day of School
Canyons’ premiere first day of school offered many opportunities for students and employees, as well as the community, to get involved. Canyons School District administrators fanned out to school campuses district-wide to help wherever needed. REAL Salt Lake offered all Canyons students buy-one, get-one-free ticket vouchers and a free meal at the stadium Aug. 26 […]
Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
The Canyons School District’s proposed budget for FY10 is approximately $200 million. It attempts to maintain academic programs and the salary schedule for educators and education support professionals. The budget includes a proposed tax increase that would generate an additional $4.15 million in tax revenue. The impact on a $311,000 home would be an additional $46 […]
Canyons Night @ REAL Salt Lake
Canyons School District Night at REAL Salt Lake turned out amazing! Take a look at a few pictures from the various activities. Carnival before the game: {yoogallery src=[/images/stories/carnival]} Pre-game Highlights: {yoogallery src=[/images/stories/pre-game]} The amazing half-time show: {yoogallery src=[/images/stories/half-time]}
Debby Wetzel – Music to her ears
{yoogallery src=[/images/stories/debbywetzel]} Debby Wetzel wants to teach the world to sing. And dance. And play instruments. Anything, it seems, to introduce young minds to the world of music. Wetzel, who has been honored by the Utah Music Educators Association as its top teacher for 2008, is thrilled to see lessons on chords and cadence help […]
Opening Day Events July 1st
Canyons School District Kick-Off EventsOnce in a Century!! July 1 9 a.m. Opening Day ceremony at Alta Lodge Light breakfast served Time capsule filled; “Dream Big” Writing Contest winners read their essays DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, THE BIKE RIDE DOWN THE CANYON HAS BEEN CANCELLED 12:30 12:45 p.m. Sign-changing ceremony at Hillcrest High School […]
