Board Summary, April 1, 2025
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 voted to appoint Terri Mitchell as Canyons District’s new Special Education Director. Mitchell, who has been with CSD since its founding days, is currently the Early Childhood Program Administrator. She replaces Nate […]
Connect Canyons: Paraeducators Making a Difference
Canyons Announces 2025-2026 Administrative Appointments, Assignments
The Canyons Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce the following administrative appointments and assignments: Matt Nelson, currently the Principal at East Midvale Elementary, will transition to serve as Principal at Jordan Valley School. He replaces Stacey Nofsinger who is transitioning to Life Skills Academy to serve as Principal. Filling Matt Nelson’s post […]
Early Childhood Champion to Helm Canyons’ Special Education Department
Terri Mitchell, an early childhood education advocate and the driving force behind Canyons District’s inclusive preschool programs, has been appointed CSD’s Director of Special Education. One of the first 100 employees hired to help launch Canyons in 2009, Mitchell has 33 years of experience in special education. She worked as a teacher for schools in […]
Canyons Punches Above its Weight, Claiming Largest Share of ‘Top 5’ K-8 Schools
Canyons District is home to a disproportionate share of Utah’s top-ranked schools. Twenty-four of CSD’s K-8 schools topped the charts in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, earning “Best Schools” badges for display on their websites. Two Canyons elementary schools are in Utah’s top five and eight are in the state’s top 25. […]
Partners in Technology: Canyons Seeks Community Input on K-6 Chromebook Usage
Digital proficiency is a non-negotiable skill for today’s students, and it’s up to schools — in partnership with families — to ensure students are safe, responsible, and informed users of the technological tools at their disposal. With this goal in mind, Canyons District is soliciting input from parents and guardians as the District reviews how […]
Board Summary, March 18, 2025
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items Digital Connections Canyons elementary schools will be asked to make sure in-classroom use of Chromebooks is monitored by a teacher, Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins said during a presentation focusing on a planned communitywide conversation regarding CSD’s Chromebook filtering […]
The ‘Beet’ Lives on at Jordan High with Kelcey Kemp at the Helm
A beloved member of the Beetdigger family has been chosen to carry on the proud traditions of 117-year-old Jordan High School. Kelcey Kemp, currently an Assistant Principal at Jordan, has been appointed to serve as Principal with the start of the 2025-2026 contract year. He will replace Dr. Bruce Eschler who is leaving this summer […]
Canyons Announces Administrative Appointments, New Assignments
The Canyons Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce the following administrative appointments and assignments. Effective with the start of the 2025-2026 contract year: The Board on March 18, 2025 also approved two additional Assistant Principal hires. Each appointee’s school-specific assignment will be decided at future Board meetings as the Board weighs additional […]
Board Summary, March 4, 2025
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items Bond Refinancing The Board of Education voted to set into motion the mechanics to refinance $25.5 million on bonds that were issued in April 2015. The Board voted unanimously for a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale […]
