Canyons Announces Free Mental Health Screenings
Back by popular demand, Canyons School District is sponsoring free mental health consultations for students in grades 3-12 and their parents or guardians. Seven mental health screening nights have been scheduled at seven different schools throughout the year, and families are free to choose the location and date that’s most convenient. The screenings are free […]
Canyons Resource Closet: A Storehouse of Hope for Students, Families in Need
No student should worry about attending school hungry or without access to basic necessities. But a growing number do, which is why Canyons School District created a the Resource Closet, a central storehouse of food and hygiene items and school supplies that Canyons schools can draw upon to replenish their pantries or extend a little […]
Connect Canyons: Understanding Food-Allergy Safety
Understanding Food-Allergy Safety in CSD Schools
Understanding Food-Allergy Safety in CSD Schools According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies impact one in 13 children. That’s about two students per classroom, and those numbers are on the rise, increasing 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. It’s all but impossible to eliminate food allergies, as they’re synonymous with […]
Connect Canyons: Canyons Family Center Resources
Sign Up for Parenting Classes, Student Supports at the Canyons Family Center
People are stressed. The COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts, and the always-connected nature of modern life are weighing on our collective consciousness. But no one needs to face these pressures alone. In Canyons School District, there’s a resource called the Canyons Family Center, which, for 15 years, has provided a spectrum of wellness supports to families […]
Connect Canyons: CSD Royalty
Utah Royals Roster Bolstered by Talents, Skills of Alta High Graduates
Michele Vasconcelos set the Alta High record for the number of goals scored in a single season when she dominated the prep scene in 2011 with her Hawk teammates. The big moment came during the 65th minute of the 5A state championship at the then-Rio Tinto Stadium that gave the Hawks the state trophy. That record […]
Connect Canyons: Back-to-school tips
Three Proven Ways to Calm Those Back-to-School Jitters
Positive affirmations. A check-in text message, or treats and notes tucked into lunchboxes with the encouraging words, “You got this!” Parents devise no shortage of creative ways parents to ease those back-to-school jitters. Seasoned educators, however, will tell you the best tips and tricks boil down to three key components: routine, boundaries, and communication. For […]