Alta Math Teacher Kevin Clyde Named Canyons Teacher of the Year
Alta High mathematics teacher Kevin Clyde says his drive to be in the classroom every day, building student connections and guiding classes through complex equations, is as intrinsic to him as the beat of his heart or the color of his eyes. “Teaching is not what I do,” he said. “It’s who I am.” This […]
Canyons High Schools Continue to Claim Top Spots in U.S. News & World Rankings
If success is hard, sustained success is even harder. Newly published rankings by U.S. News and World Report show Canyons District’s high schools continue to come out on top. Each of CSD’s five traditional high schools rank in the top 16 when compared to high schools in the Salt Lake Valley, according to the 2024-2025 […]
Hillcrest High Earns Eighth State Championship in Theatre
Doubt the stars are fire, the sun doth move, and truth to be a liar. But never doubt the preeminence of Hillcrest High’s Theatre Department, which has earned its 8th State Championship in Theatre. All 25 of Hillcrest’s pieces, one ensemble piece and 24 individual events, qualified at regionals to move on to state. […]
CSD Book Blitz Competitions Turning Readers into Leaders
As Margaret Fuller once said, “today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” It’s a sentiment the teacher, librarians, administrators, and parents who organize Book Blitz and Book Blitz Junior adhere to. Every year, schools across the District inspire students to not only read, but to come together and use the knowledge they gain to help their […]
CSD Set to Host 15th Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony
“It’s the supreme art of the teacher,” once said Albert Einstein, “to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” Every day, the spark of learning is inspired by the good, hard work of CSD teachers. Following a cherished 15-year tradition, educators from CSD schools and programs are being honored for their efforts to lift, inspire, […]
14th Annual Canyons Film Festival: Nurturing the Next Generation of Story Tellers
Virtually every U.S. household has a streaming device, and Americans spend more than three hours a day streaming digital media, or 21 hours a week. Add to that the $6.5 billion spent in 2022 on movie tickets and it’s easy to understand why the film industry is such a big draw for those looking to […]
CSD Students Eligible for Free County Recreation Passes
Unleash your inner athlete. Fuel your sporting spirit. Glide into cool fun and make a splash with the ultimate summer adventure passport — Salt Lake County’s free recreation pass. New this year, the “MY County Rec Pass” is an initiative of Salt Lake County and sponsored by the Tourism, Recreation, Culture, and Convention program. All […]
Canyons Board of Education Redeploys District Staff to Support Schools
In a move to give elementary schools more administrative support, the Canyons Board of Education approved five new assistant principal positions to be filled through a restructuring of current assignments. Three District-level special education specialists also will be assigned to elementary schools with Academic Behavior Support (ABS) classrooms. “With the increases we are seeing of […]
Kristine “Kris” Millerberg Inherits Husband’s Seat on Canyons Board of Education
Kristine Millerberg, a retired educator with 33 years of classroom experience, will succeed her late husband on the Canyons Board of Education. Kristine, who goes by “Kris,” was appointed Tuesday, March 19 by unanimous vote of the Canyons Board of Education to represent District 1 and serve for the remainder of the term left vacant […]
Hundreds of Middle Schoolers Compete in ‘History Day’
If history is written by the victors, these students are making history! Thirty-two Canyons District middle schoolers on March 7 were crowned winners of the District’s annual History Day competition, earning the chance to vie for cash prizes of up to $10,000 at the National History Day contest in Washington D.C. A celebration of student […]