Lone Peak Custodian Reflects on Rushing Toward 9/11 Mayhem as NYC Firefighter
As students around Canyons District join the country in reflecting over 9/11 this weekend, one CSD employee would rather think about almost anything else — and understandably so. Lone Peak Elementary assistant facilities manager Mark Ward is reluctant to speak or think about what happened on Sept. 11, 2001 and his harrowing involvement in the […]
Board Summary , Sept. 6, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Life-skills Curriculum A proposed life-skills curriculum, developed by Canyons District in-house specialists with the aim of building positive school climates, encouraging students to develop positive character traits, and complementing lessons being taught by parents in the home, will […]
Canyons following state law requiring period products in girls, unisex bathrooms
Starting this year, all girls and family restrooms in Canyons schools will be equipped with free period products. HB162, which was passed by state lawmakers in 2022, requires Utah school districts to provide period products in each girls or unisex bathroom at every school, including at the elementary level. The law went into effect on […]
Canyons to Promote Regular School Attendance with ‘Show Up’ Challenge
It’s been said that we are creatures of habit, which begs the question: What happens when major life events, such as a pandemic, disrupt daily routines? For schools, one of the downstream effects of quarantines and virtual schooling was the erosion of habits like showing up to school on time, every day and ready to […]
Apply to Test for Placement in Canyons Advanced Learning Program
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your child has an insatiable curiosity or a need to explore subjects in surprising depth. Or an ability to quickly learn complex information. Or a near constant need for mental stimulation. If so, your student might be a candidate for Canyons District’s SALTA magnet program for advanced learners. SALTA, Supporting Advanced […]
Where Families Matter: Canyons Family Center Announces Fall Lineup of Parenting Classes, Student Support Groups
Parenting is hard. Period. No matter the age of your child, or how many years of experience you have under your belt, parenting is the biggest job out there — and sometimes it helps to have a friend in your corner. The Canyons Family Center aims to be just that. Located at Mt. Jordan Middle […]
‘We Are Stronger Together,’ Gov. Cox Tells Alta Students During Campus Visit
Alta High students gave a pep rally-like welcome to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox when he arrived at the school Thursday afternoon for a short visit with students and quick tour of the newly renovated school. Alta’s drum line, cheer squad, and student body officers donned Alta’s colors of red, black and silver as they pounded […]
Lecture Series: A Busy Parent’s Guide to Staying Involved in Your Child’s Education
Busy parents can’t always do it all: help with homework, attend school events, and volunteer in the classroom. So, when it comes to getting involved in their child’s education, where should they start? What questions should they be asking? How can they make the most of parent-teacher conferences? These topics, and more, are the focus of a […]
Why has Canyons Moved to Early-Out Fridays? Two Words: Student Achievement
If the quality of schools is a measure of the greatness of its teachers, imagine what can be accomplished when really great teachers work together, pooling their knowledge, resources and ideas to help all students succeed. The Canyons Board of Education recently approved a uniform early-out Friday schedule to provide time and space for teachers […]
CSD Rolls Out Red Carpet for Stars of the First Day of School — Canyons’ Students
Anybody hear a loud sound around Canyons School District on Monday morning? If so, it wasn’t from a meteor. Rather, you might’ve heard the collective cheers, enthusiastic greetings, and energetic back-to-school bustling from students, teachers, staff members, and administrators. School is back in session for most CSD students, and excitement is in the Canyons air […]
