Class of 2025: Dates Set for Canyons District Graduations
For those students who have their sights set on graduation day, the calendar has been set for Canyons District’s 2025 commencement rites. Per tradition, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance as the hard work of thousands of students, parents, faculty and staff is marked by the distribution of diplomas and certificates of completion. […]
Connect Canyons: Tips for Enrolling in Preschool and Kindergarten
With You Every Step of the Way: Navigating the Path to Preschool and Kindergarten Success
Children experience a language explosion at the ages of 3,4, and 5, and play — intentional play — can help them channel that. In Canyons District, time is set aside in preschool and kindergarten for play, or for students to “plan, do, and review” a fun activity of their choice. Think of it as educating […]
Helping Students Tackle Mental Health in the Winter Months
A new study found Americans see poor mental health as one of the biggest threats to public health, just behind obesity and the opioid epidemic — more of a societal threat than cancer, COVID 19, or access to firearms. We’ve also seen that rise in mental health challenges in school age students over the last […]
Connect Canyons: Helping Students Tackle Mental Health
Graduating Seniors: Apply Now for Five Canyons Education Foundation Scholarships
The Canyons Education Foundation is committed to supporting students in their growth and aspirations — and the number of scholarships the Foundation is offering is growing, too! The Foundation facilitates five scholarships, including the new Canyons Strong Scholarship for seniors attending a Canyons high school, the Bright Future Scholarship, and the Mont and Kristine Millerberg Scholarship, […]
Connect Canyons: Earning National AVID Distinction
Here’s What It Takes To Earn National Distinction For College-Readiness
Merriam Webster defines the word avid as characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit. That’s exactly how students in our five AVID schools pursue their education with the goal of graduating college- and career-ready. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, and it’s a research-backed college prep program which is offered at 7,500 schools across the […]
Draper Park ‘Shark Tank’ Competition to be Featured on CNBC
When CNBC contacted representatives for the state of Utah, saying they wanted to feature a school that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of the state, the spotlight was turned to Draper Park Middle School and its “Shark Tank” competition for young entrepreneurs. “Out of hundreds of schools, they chose our College and Career Awareness class,” says […]
Connect Canyons: Brighton Alumni Shines as Miss Utah
