Cleared for Takeoff: Alta High Grad Sets Sights on the Skies
For Dawson Douglas, high school was more than a test flight, it was where he gathered speed for takeoff. The Alta High graduate credits the mentorship of teachers like AP Physics teacher Matthew Stanford and AP Calculus teacher Angela Price for helping him reach new heights. A little hard work also went a long way […]
Five Canyons Students Named 2025 National Merit Scholars
Canyons District’s Class of 2025 includes five of the nation’s top students. Three Corner Canyon Chargers and two Hillcrest Huskies are among the 28 Utah students who were recently announced as National Merit Scholars. They are: National Merit Scholars receive $2,500 to help pay for their college or university studies — but being named to […]
The Lights of Broadway Call to This Nationally-Ranked Thespian from Alta High
Imagine standing on the same stage as Elphaba and Glinda, having just watched them perform such seminal classics as, “Defying Gravity,” “Popular,” and “For Good.” For seven-year-old Tessa Osborne, that’s all it took — a backstage tour of Salt Lake’s Capitol Theater — to know, “this is what I want to do.” Since then, she […]
Brighton Baseball Phenom to Soar With Air Force Academy
When looking for photos of Miles Layton as a young boy, you would be hard pressed to find a time in his life where he wasn’t holding a bat or glove. Baseball is in his blood, taking after his father and his uncle. The Brighton High pitcher, who has carried his team to the 2025 […]
Brighton Bengal Sets Sites on Seahawks Stadium
When Tyree Pearson steps onto the gridiron wearing that blue and orange, everything else melts away. He’s in his element, connecting with his teammates and hopefully getting in a good quarterback sack or two. “My Dad got me into football,” he says, “and I just love the crowd cheering us on, all the sweat and […]
Corner Canyon Graduate Charges Into Future Dreams
Corner Canyon High senior Ben Perry has seen first-hand how the creative power of art can build bridges, strengthen connections, stir emotion — and inspire healing. The Charger student body officer whose main responsibility is to add flair and shine to posters publicizing student activities has dedicated more than 150 volunteer hours doing arts and […]
Wrestling Sets Jordan High Beetdigger on Path to Success
When Abbey West first walked through the doors of Jordan High, she never would have imagined her high school career would turn out the way it did. When she was playing tag with some friends, Beetdigger Coach Christian “Babo” Babinski asked her if she’d ever considered wrestling. She hadn’t but thought, “What’s the harm in […]
New Canyons District Administrators Appointed, Announced for 2025-2026
As part of a continued push to fill open administrative positions, the Canyons Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce the following appointments. Stephanie Petersen, currently an Early Childhood Teacher Specialist, is being promoted to Early Childhood Administrator in Canyons’ Special Education Department. She will oversee the District’s preschool programs and replace Terri […]
District Office Administrative Opening(s)
Human Resources has recently become aware of the following District Office Administrative opening(s): If you are interested in applying, please complete the specific job application at: Administrative Job Openings.
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