Is Your Kindergartner Ready for Takeoff? Apply for Supplemental Kindergarten
The countdown to kindergarten has begun. All systems are “go,” and we are ready for takeoff. Canyons District’s Supplemental Hours of Kindergarten Instruction program sets up students for a successful school launch — and our school is pleased to be offering the popular, tuition based program. Those interested in enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year […]
Eastmont Middle to Pivot to Remote-Learning Schedule After Winter Recess
Eastmont Middle will temporarily pivot to remote learning when classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, after Winter Recess. The remote-learning schedule has been put into place to provide construction crews time to complete repairs to the school’s basement flooring, which was damaged by flooding during Winter Recess. Typically, these types of repairs can be […]
Arnold, Wrigley Honored for Combined 20 Years of Service on CSD Board of Education
Clareen Arnold, known as the “voice of the teacher,” has been a no-nonsense and fierce advocate for educators, but equally tenderhearted and quick to share a smile with anyone who looks like they need one. Steve Wrigley, dogged in his service, has always willing to consider every perspective. A cheerful face at the end of […]
Board Summary, Dec. 13, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Policy Update The Board of Education approved a new policy governing school library materials selection and review, which refines how parents can ask for a review of books in school libraries. The new policy updates the policy […]
Canyons District Receives Top Marks Among Salt Lake Metro School Districts
Helping students become college- and career-ready by graduation has certainly become a niche for Canyons School District over the past 13 years. Niche, a platform for connecting students and families with colleges and schools, agrees. Canyons School District ranks No. 1 for Best School Districts in Salt Lake County and is also perched at the […]
Board Summary, Dec. 7, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Life Skills Program Update Student Services Director Dr. Brian McGill presented an update on the in-house development of CSD’s life-skills curriculum. A pedagogy review of the K-8 curriculum is currently being done by the Canyons District Instructional Supports […]
Midvale Elementary Fourth-Graders Picked to Deck Governor’s Mansion Halls
The Kearns Mansion — the home of Utah governors, including the current occupants, Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox — sparkled on Tuesday, Nov. 29 with a child’s winter-holiday wonder. In the lightly falling snow, 29 fourth-grade students at Midvale Elementary arrived at the historic home in Salt Lake City visibly excited to […]
Suicide Prevention, Dangers of Vaping Among Topics for January Canyoneering Academy Lecture Series Event
Brandon Callor is quite familiar with social stigmas that often come with talking openly about suicide. Not only is Callor trying to increase awareness of the cause of suicide and promote healing to those affected by it, but he also aims at going one step further. Through his Links of Courage grief support organization, Callor is […]
Hawk, Charger Claim State Heisman High School Scholarships
Skill. Talent. Grit. Strength. Words often used to describe winners of the Heisman Memorial Trophy, awarded each year to the top U.S. college football player, also certainly can be used to define the Canyons District student-athletes who swept the state honors in the 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship competition. Alta High’s Ryan Richards and Corner […]
Here’s Why a Growing Number of Families are Choosing Canyons District.
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. Or, perhaps you’re a parent looking to place your preschooler or kindergartner in a high-performing school where you know […]
