Board Summary, Jan. 11 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items The Canyons Board of Education approved a change in the calendar to accommodate extra remote-learning days. This is in response to the sudden spike in positive COVID-19 cases, which has led to increased student absenteeism and major […]
Salt Lake County Issues COVID-19 Health Order Requiring Masks in Schools
Per a new health order by the Salt Lake County Health Department, face masks are required in public schools for 30 days starting Saturday, Jan. 8. The order, which to date, has been allowed to stand by the Salt Lake County Council, extends to all indoor public places, including public schools. The order also requires mask-wearing while queueing outdoors. It applies to all county […]
Board Summary, Jan. 4, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items Strategic Plan Canyons Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins said a draft of a strategic plan has been sent to the Board of Education for its review and evaluation. The growth-blueprint proposal, which has been in development since […]
Canyons Announces Administrative Appointments
The Canyons Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce the following administrative appointments for the current school year. Steve Bailey, an Assistant Principal at Alta High, will take a position as Assistant Principal at Corner Canyon High. He replaces Ken Rowley, who was recently appointed Principal of Alta High. Succeeding Bailey at Alta […]
All that jazz: Corner Canyon High Director Randal Clark Helping Utah ‘Jazz’ Scene Hit Right Notes
The most recent Connect Canyons Podcast is about Utah jazz. Not THE Utah Jazz, mind you. The other jazz in Utah. More specifically, it’s about one of the elite jazz musicians and high school teachers in the state, Randal Clark of Corner Canyon High, who graciously shared his takes on the state of jazz in […]
Set Your Course: Apply for our Supplemental Kindergarten Program
The countdown to kindergarten has begun. Canyons District’s Supplemental Hours of Kindergarten Instruction program sets students up for a successful school launch — and 13 schools are offering the popular, tuition based program in 2022-2023. Those interested in enrolling can apply online starting Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. Students must be 5 years old […]
CSD invites Parents to Read, Provide Input on Proposed Curricula
The strong school-to-home partnership continues in Canyons District with the annual public review of proposed new curriculum. Per Canyons’ practice, parents and guardians are invited to read and provide input on proposed curriculum that is being considered for adoption by the Canyons Board of Education. This year, Canyons District is proposing to adopt for use […]
CSD is Accepting Nominations for the 2022 Teacher of the Year Honor
It has been said that teachers change the world, one child at a time. Even in an era of tumult, teachers serve as stabilizing forces in the lives of students. Indeed, throughout the recent storms of uncertainty and upheaval, educators have been the familiar faces in the classroom, the guiding voices in online classroom discussions, […]
Former Park Lane Student Makes a Yearly Return as Santa For Yule Assembly
A fun sign above the front doors of Park Lane Elementary welcomes guests to “The Happiest School on Earth.” The Panthers gave a festive example of that proclamation Friday morning. During their traditional holiday assembly, students from all grades brightened spirits like Rudolph’s nose on a foggy night. The assembly included musical performances from each […]
Board Meeting Summary, Dec. 14, 2021
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items Accreditation Canyons District has passed a districtwide accreditation — a process that verifies the quality of CSD schools. School Performance Director Cindy Hanson reported that Canyons’ Index of Education Quality, as graded by the accreditation body Cognia, […]
