CSD Veterans Share Stories of Service
It’s been nearly 40 years since Everett Perry joined the Marine Corps with a mind to be a diesel mechanic. Today, he wishes he could go back and thank the recruiter who convinced him to go into medicine. After all, he says, 32 people are alive because of Perry’s service as a medic. “I was […]
Fluent in More Than One Language? Apply for the Seal of Biliteracy
This badge of honor gives students a competitive edge when applying for jobs and college, and it was earned by 76 percent of Canyons’ high school seniors who applied for it last year. It’s called the Seal of Biliteracy — and the time to apply to have it affixed to your student’s transcripts is now. […]
Connect Canyons: Thank You Veterans
Canyons Veterans Share Stories, Inspiration Ahead of Veterans Day
Since its founding days, Canyons District schools have planned assemblies, activities, and learning opportunities to mark the importance of Veterans Day. As Veterans Day 2024 approaches, Connect Canyons gives voice to CSD employees who have given so much of themselves in the service if our country. In this edition, released just days before the Monday, […]
Hillcrest High Research Project Bound for the International Space Station
An ambitious science project by Hillcrest High students has been loaded onto a rocket and is now bound for the International Space Station. The Hillcrest project, which is part of NASA’s Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, was chosen through a competitive process be part of the payload on SpaceX’s Falcon 9, which blasted off from Pad […]
There’s a Halloween Costume for Every Student in Canyons District
Deciding what to be for Halloween is a big decision for some kids. Choosing between Spider-Man, Ghostbusters, or Barbie is a tough choice. Unfortunately, some kids don’t get to choose a costume or may forget their costume for the big school parade. That’s where the Canyons Education Foundation comes in. “For a kid to feel […]
Canyons Education Foundation Doles Out $90k in Teacher Grants
Innovating is more than a Canyons District tenet, it’s in our DNA. Canyons teachers are innovative in their classrooms every day and are constantly working to find new ways to help their students learn and grow. It’s for those ideas the Canyons Education Foundation rewards teachers — and benefits students — through Innovation Grants. Innovation […]
Connect Canyons: Free College Money
Don’t Leave Free College Money on the Table — Complete the FAFSA
Need help paying for college? File a FAFSA. It’s that simple. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the gateway to all sorts of funding — so, before you tune out because you think you’re not eligible for aid, think again. Most colleges and scholarships require families to complete the FAFSA, even for […]
Connect Canyons: School Safety
