School Choice Applications Open Nov. 15 for Top-Ranked Canyons School District
Hundreds of families are expected to compete for available spots in Canyons District schools when the School Choice application window opens Sunday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. In Utah, parents can apply to have their students attend a school outside their neighborhood boundaries by submitting a School Choice/Open Enrollment request — and a growing number […]
Apply for First-Grade Enrollment in Spanish, French, or Chinese Dual-Language Immersion
Canyons School District has some of the most extensive language immersion offerings in Utah. Ten elementary schools offer dual immersion programs in Spanish, French, or Chinese — and the time to consider applying is now. Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open Wednesday, Sept. 30 and close Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026. Any kindergarten-aged student who […]
Make Your Mark Art Contest: Students Invited to Leave a Lasting Impression on New Canyons Innovation Center
The new Canyons Innovation Center is being built to inspire the next generation of makers and doers. Now, Canyons District students have an opportunity to help shape the building itself — and leave their mark for generations to come. The District has launched “Make Your Mark,” a student art contest inviting students, from kindergarten through […]
Canyons Students Ace the ACT: Five Earn Perfect Scores as District Leads Salt Lake County
Five Canyons School District students have accomplished something extraordinarily rare: earning a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT college entrance exam. Only 0.22 percent of ACT test-takers nationwide achieve that distinction — and the good news doesn’t stop there. Newly released results for the Class of 2026 show Canyons continuing to lead Salt […]
Canyons Schools Dominate Top Spots in U.S. News & World Rankings
To learn is to grow and Canyons School District continues to grow with 28 elementary and middle schools topping the charts in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Sunrise Elementary retained its No. 1 on the list of “Best Elementary Schools in Utah,” followed by Peruvian Park at No. 4 and 20 additional […]
Thirty Stellar CSD Students Shine as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Thirty Canyons District seniors have earned prestigious semifinalist honors in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing them among the nation’s highest-achieving high school students. They are now part of an elite group of high school students being considered for $24 million in scholarships to be awarded in the spring. CSD counts semifinalists from Alta, […]
Board Summary, Oct. 20, 2026
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via Diligent by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Early Childhood Literacy Canyons District has put into place plans to comply with SB241, a bill passed during the 2026 legislative session. The bill is best known for requiring the retention of third-graders if they are not reading […]
Raising Good Digital Citizens Takes Teamwork: Canyons Launches New Resources for Families
Digital Citizenship Week is Oct. 19-23, but in Canyons School District, teaching students to navigate the digital world safely and thoughtfully is a year-round priority. From learning how to protect their personal information to recognizing misinformation and treating others with kindness online, Canyons students are developing skills to help them excel in an increasingly connected […]
Fluent in More Than One Language? Make it Official with Utah’s Seal of Biliteracy
Speaking more than one language is its own reward. But what if it could also earn you a distinction on your high school diploma — and help you stand out to colleges and future employers? Canyons District juniors and seniors who are proficient in English and at least one other language are invited to put […]
Students Build Custom Scorer’s Tower for Alta High’s Growing Lacrosse Program
When Alta High’s Athletic Director Jim Langford set out to purchase a scorer’s tower for the school’s growing lacrosse program, he found commercially manufactured options were expensive and lacked customization. So, he brought the project inhouse, and tasked welding students at the Canyons Technical Education Center with fabricating a tower to spec. The finished product […]