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 […]
CSD Announces Late-Start Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 23 Due to Extreme Weather
Because of this week’s extreme weather and challenging travel conditions, and out of concern for the safety of students and employee, Canyons District will delay the start of school for two hours on Thursday, Feb. 23. On Thursday, schools will start two hours later than the regular bell schedule. This means that bus routes will […]
Teachers Needed to Lead, Succeed and Grow with Copperview Elementary
Are you a teacher who is interested in making a difference where it’s needed most? Canyons District is looking for teachers to lead an ambitious improvement program at the Midvale-based Title I school, Copperview Elementary. Interested teaching candidates have until 4 p.m. on March 1, 2023 to apply and, if hired, will be eligible […]