CSD Purchasing Agent Named Utah ‘Buyer of the Year’
She’s a shrewd negotiator with an eye for detail a purchasing agent who takes seriously her charge to safeguard precious education funds, and not only as a Senior Buyer for Canyons School District. For her leadership role in the Utah Cooperative for Acquiring Resources Efficiently (UCARE) a purchasing cooperative of 16 school districts […]
Jordan High’s Rookie Robotics Team Wins Regional Championships
Talk about an auspicious start to Jordan High’s robotics career: The Beetdiggers in their inaugural year outwitted dozens of teams from seven states and Canada to win the 2017 Utah Regional FIRST Robotics competition. Each of Canyons District’s five traditional high schools fielded a team at the University of Utah-sponsored contest, which was held at […]
Canyons District’s Sterling Scholar Candidates Aim For Honors
A whopping 22 stellar students from Canyons District’s five traditional comprehensive high schools find out tonight if they have been selected as 2017 Sterling Scholars in their respective categories. Winners in the 55th annual scholarship program sponsored by the Deseret News and KSL-TV Channel 5 will be announced during a ceremony at the LDS Conference […]
Board Meeting Summary, March 7, 2017
Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking the corresponding agenda items. Administrative Appointments Assistant Superintendents Dr. Kathryn McCarrie and Dr. Bob Dowdle announced the Board-approved leadership appointments for the coming school year. BJ Weller, currently the Principal of Canyon View Elementary, is the new Director of the Department of Responsive Services. […]
CSD Announces New Administrative Appointments for 2017-2018
Canyons District is pleased to announce new leadership appointments, which were approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. The appointments are for the coming school year. The appointments are: BJ Weller, currently the Principal of Canyon View Elementary, is the new Director of the Department of Responsive Services. Kierstin Draper, Principal […]
CSD Praised for its Financial Integrity
Canyons School District has again received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award “represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management,” Todd Buikema, Acting Director of GFOA’s Technical Services […]
Jordan High to Compete for First Time at Regional Robotics Competition
All of CSD’s five traditional high schools including, for the first time, Jordan High will be fielding teams at the 2017 Regional FIRST Robotics Competition where they’ll compete against peers from seven states and Canada. This is the Beetdiggers’ inaugural year, and while the rookie team is not as well-funded or experienced as […]
Checkmate! Midvale Middle Wins Middle School Chess Tourney
Checkmate! Midvale Middle once again dominated at the 8th annual Canyons District Middle School Instramurals Chess Tournament. The event, held at Mount Jordan Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2017, is part of the District’s middle school intramural competition program, which was launched in 2009 to promote healthy life healthy lifestyles and gauge interest for […]
CSD Celebrates Dr. Seuss Day and the Joys of Reading
Never underestimate the allure of a sports star when it comes to encouraging kids to read. “Are you a football player?” asked a wide-eyed second-grade student as Kevin Curtis entered a Bella Vista classroom. “I used to be. I used to play for Philadelphia. Do you know where that is?” said Curtis before settling into […]
Jordan High Alum Helps Stars Shine on Oscar Red Carpet
Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan and his wife are sure to turn heads when they step onto the red carpet at the 89th Academy Awards. When they do, they’ll be showcasing the work of a Jordan High graduate who is styling the couple’s hair and makeup for the big event. Sheridan is a dark horse nominated […]
