Hillcrest Theatre to Raise the Curtain on American Debut of “The James Plays”
This year, Hillcrest High School’s award-winning theatre department hopes to continue to wow audiences as they prepare to lift the curtain on an American debut nine-years in the making. Nearly a decade ago, Hillcrest fine arts teacher Joshua Long took a trip to London. While he was there, he spent the day at the Royal […]
Board Appoints Midvale Middle’s Robison as New Director of CSD Middle Schools
An award-winning administrator and former mathematics teacher and curriculum specialist has been selected as the next director of Canyons District middle schools. Mindy Robison, Principal of Midvale Middle, was appointed the School Performance Director over Canyons Middle Schools on Tuesday night by the Canyons Board of Education. She will succeed Cindy Hanson, who plans to […]
Canyons Students Reach for Top Marks in District Science Fair
How do plants respond to different types of music? How much bacteria is growing in the half-empty metal water bottle you keep on your desk? Can a computational algorithm predict Diabetic retinopathy? Can computers help detect Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? These are just a few of the questions students explored leading up to the 2024 Canyons […]
CSD Sees Growing Demand for Full-Day Kindergarten
Full-day kindergarten has been such a success that Canyons District will, once again, be offering it at each of our 28 elementary schools. Parents can still choose to have their child attend on a half-day schedule, though most — all but 71 of CSD’s current 2,100 kindergartners — choose the full-day option. “In Canyons, school choice means […]
CSDtv Broadcasting Students Gaining Hands-on Experience in Digital Age
Next time you catch one of CSD’s high school plays, an elementary spelling bee or basketball game, be sure to check out the action in the wings and on the sidelines. Chances are, a CSDtv student broadcaster is working behind the scenes — running lights, sound boards, and cameras — to capture the action live […]
Canyons District Announces 2024 High School Graduation Dates
Canyons District Announces 2024 High School Graduation Dates Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” Since they were 4 or 5 years old, students have been developing life skills, learning how to put their new knowledge to good use, and growing as individuals. Now, they’re facing their biggest challenge […]
Drill for Gold: Hillcrest Sister-Brother Coaching Duo Revel in the Art, Athleticism of Sport of Drill
From the first count of the thump-thump-thump of techno music blaring from the speakers, dancers on Hillcrest’s top-ranked drill team are twirling, twisting, and turning bursts of power and energy. Headed into the 4A Utah Drill Team State Championships, Hillcrest Drill is considered one of the very best in the state — a reputation that […]
Life Skills Academy Begins Adventure in New Home
Formerly known as the Canyons Transition Academy, the appropriately- and newly named Life Skills Academy is holding to their motto, “Adventure Starts Here” by starting the new year in a new home. After years of planning and waiting, the Life Skills Academy relocated this month from the District Office to the Crescent Building, allowing the […]
Putting Wellness First: How One Room is Helping Students Manage Emotions
Fred Rogers once said, “I’m convinced that when we help our children find healthy ways of dealing with their feelings, ways that don’t hurt them or anyone else, we’re helping to make our world a safer, better place.” In today’s world, we’re faced with all sorts of challenges and stressful situations, from the simple everyday […]
Clearing the Way for Canyons District During the Winter Months
While most everyone else is sleeping, Custodial Coordinator Kevin Kelson and his team are already hard at work. They are monitoring weather reports and clearing parking lots and walkways long before students and staff arrive for the day. “We are up at 4 a.m.,” Kelson says, “dispatching out, checking schools. The grounds crews are in […]