Brighton High Grad Sparkles as Miss Utah, Sets Sights on Miss America Crown

The sparkling tiara of Miss America is within the reach of a Brighton High graduate who has dreamed of winning the title since she was a small girl watching the pageant on television. Paris Matthews, a 2016 BHS graduate and the current Miss Utah, is doing her final preparations before leaving for Florida to vie […]

CTEC Students Spread Healing, Hope Through Festival of Trees

As Nathan Hampton strolled through rows upon rows of shining Tannenbaums, colorful quilts, and elaborate playhouses at the Festival of Trees, he thought about what it would be like for his construction students at the Canyons Technical Education Center (CTEC) to take part in the annual event. “I want the kids to be able to […]

Indian Hills Students Make Their Mark with ‘Makers Got Talent’ Competition

Seeing a student succeed in the classroom is enough to bring joy to any educator. Seeing students take what they’ve learned and use it to create a new program for their school is something truly special — which is exactly what Indian Hills eighth graders Bryce Campbell and William Bangerter accomplished last year. It all […]

The Power of Volunteerism in Canyons School District

Here at Canyons School District, our community is rooted in the idea of helping each other. This year alone, more than 8,500 volunteers have lent a hand in classrooms and schools across the District. In light of International Volunteer Day, the Connect Canyons crew sat down with two of the most generous volunteers in the […]

Celebrating the Important Role of School Psychologists

National School Psychology Week and National School Psychologist Appreciation Week is an annual event that takes place during the second week of November. This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities. It is an opportunity to recognize school psychologists who work to help children thrive […]

School Choice: Apply to Transfer to Top-Ranked Canyons School District Starting Nov. 15

Looking for hands-on, project-based learning in science and technology? How about top-ranked music, dance, and theater programs, or high school courses that will earn you college credit? Maybe football, mountain biking, or esports is your jam. As Utah’s newest public school system, Canyons School District was created to give families more of a choice in their child’s education — and […]