Board Summary, March 21, 2023
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items Full-Day Kindergarten Thanks to an infusion of funding from the Utah legislature, Canyons District this fall will offer full-day kindergarten classes at all 28 of its elementary schools. Instructional Supports Director Dr. Amber Roderick-Landward said the full-day […]
Procurement Month: Senior Buyer’s Positive Attitude an Asset to CSD’s Purchasing Department
Gayle Christensen, a Senior Buyer in Canyons District’s Purchasing Department, lives by the quote: “When you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be positive or negative; an optimist or a pessimist. I choose to be an optimist. It’s all a matter of perspective.” Combined with her conscientious productivity and work […]
What’s Cooking With Kindergarten? CSD Adopts Free Full-Day Kindergarten Districtwide
Psst! Have you heard what’s cooking with kindergarten? Canyons District is excited to announce that we are offering free full-day kindergarten at each of our 28 elementary schools. This programmatic shift and expansion is made possible with funding approved by the Utah Legislature. Participation in the full-day kindergarten schedule is not required. Parents who would […]
Board Summary, March 7, 2023
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Administrative Appointment The Board of Education approved the appointment of Tom Sherwood as Director of Canyons District High Schools. Information about the Administration’s plans for the post now held by Sherwood, currently principal of Brighton High, will be […]
Brighton Principal Named CSD’s New Director of High Schools
Tom Sherwood’s good natured yet direct leadership style seems to come straight from the motto of Brighton High: “We choose to be better today than we were yesterday.” Sherwood, currently principal of the Cottonwood Heights-based school, will put his leadership skills and talents to good use as the new Director of Canyons District High Schools. The […]
Canyons Announces 2023 High School Graduation Dates
In Canyons District, there’s something for everyone, from championship sports teams to award-winning arts, science and technology programs. From dual-language immersion classes in Spanish, French, and Chinese to college prep programs that allow you to earn college credit while in high school. Something to light the fire of learning. Something to inspire creativity. Something to […]
Canyons District Schools Reap Rewards of Smart Pandemic Protocols
Utah has been called a “bright spot” in a post-pandemic analysis of K-12 student achievement — a credit to steps that schools took to prioritize in-person learning while keeping students healthy and safe. Compared with schools nationally, Utah experienced the least amount of COVID-19-related learning loss, according to data released this fall by the National […]
Finding that ‘Just Right’ Kindergarten Experience for Your Child
Is there a more adorable right-of-passage than kindergarten? The hugs, keepsake photos, and tiny backpacks filled with “have a great day” notes certainly help to make sending your little one off to big-kid school a little easier. So does knowing you’ve found the right kindergarten program for your child. With so many options out there, […]
CSD Students Among Utah’s First Academic All-State Honorees in Cheerleading
For soaring high in athletics and academics, 37 Canyons District students earned Academic All-State awards in winter sports, including the first cheerleaders to be honored now that cheer is a Utah High School Activities Association-sanctioned sport. This brings to 84 the number of CSD students to achieve Academic All-State honors for the 2022-2023 school year. […]
Board Summary, Feb. 21, 2023
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Budget Considerations The Board of Education considered steps Canyons District may need to take over the next two to three years to cut spending in anticipation of the expiration of federal pandemic-related emergency funds. All efforts will be […]
