School grades: state testing and accountability, PACE reports
Seventy-eight percent of Canyons District’s elementary and middle schools received an A or B this year under Utah’s school grading system an increase of five percentage points over 2016. Conversely, the number of CSD’s elementary and middle schools to earn C’s and D’s fell by six percentage points, according to data released Monday, Sept. […]
Board Meeting Summary, Sept. 19, 2017
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Public Hearing for Bond Proposal The Board of Education held a public hearing on the $283 million tax-rate-neutral bond proposal. If the majority of residents vote Nov. 7 in favor of the proposal, the District will rebuild Hillcrest […]
Midvale City Council backs bond for new, updated school buildings
The City of Midvale has officially expressed support for a school improvement bond that Canyons District is asking voters to consider on Election Day. “The City Council feels it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to support the Bond Proposal,” which would generate funds without raising taxes to “rebuild and […]
PTA endorses Canyons District’s bond proposal
The recognized parent group for Canyons’ schools has endorsed the District’s $283 million tax-rate-neutral bond proposal that voters are being asked to consider this Election Day. The Board of the Canyons’ Region 17 PTA, which encompasses all Parent-Teacher and Parent-Teacher-Student Associations within the District, voted Tuesday, Sept 12 to publicly support the measure, which would generate […]
Thurl Bailey Calls Upon Male Role Models to Volunteer in Schools
When Thurl Bailey enters the room, it’s hard not to pay attention. The retired NBA star who played for the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves stands at 6 foot 11 inches, so when he speaks, people tend to listen especially if you’re under 4 feet tall and going to elementary school. But Crescent […]
CSD’s Board, Administration Announce Recipients of 2017 Apex Awards
A teacher committed to seeing that all students thrive, no matter the difficulties they face. A lawmaker who knows public education from the inside out. An administrator who is boosting student achievement one apple at a time. Two mayors who put their reputations on the line to support the creation of the first new school […]
CSD students outperform their peers in SAGE testing
Canyons School District students continue to outperform their Utah peers on most of the SAGE tests, in some areas by as many as 13 percentage points. It’s an encouraging trend, driven by improved scores on most elementary and middle school tests. “We continue to reap the dividends of major initiatives undertaken over the years,” said […]
Board Meeting Summary, Sept. 5, 2017
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Communications Plan for Bond Election Communications Director Jeff Haney briefed the Board on a plan to inform Canyons District voters about Canyons District’s proposed $283 million school improvement bond up for a vote in the Nov. 7 general election. The informational […]
Deadline Nears to Apply for Teacher Innovation Grants
Since its inception in 2009, Canyons District has been unwavering in its support of innovation in the classroom. With rapid advances in technology, the sky’s the limit, but it takes an innovative teacher to put technology to effective use, says Canyons Education Foundation Director Laura Barlow. “With their training and boots-on-the-ground perspective, teachers know what […]
Class of 2030: Kindergarten today, college tomorrow
What do you want to be when you grow up? A builder, a baker, or museum curator? An accountant, a barber, or brave fire fighter? How about a doctor, a researcher, or fabulous teacher? Every year, on the Friday of the first full week of school, Canyons District celebrates Kindergarten College-Readiness Day, a time for […]
