Midvale Elementary DLI Teacher is CSD’s 2025 Teacher of the Year

Lucia de la Cruz Rodriguez is at her best when she’s building connections. The Midvale Elementary third-grade Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion teacher rarely stops moving throughout the day. She’s in constant motion, going from student to student, giving high-fives and high praise for work well done. “I love paying attention to my students,” says Rodriguez, […]

Canyons Hires Additional Assistant Principals for Elementary Schools

As part of a push to provide elementary schools with more administrative support, the Canyons Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce two new Assistant Principal hires. Each of the following appointee’s school-specific assignment will be decided at future Board meetings as the Board weighs additional recommendations: These appointments are effective with the […]

All Systems Go! Helping All Students Build Job Skills, Launch Careers

Canyons District has adopted a “mission control” strategy for helping students with disabilities prepare for a successful launch to adulthood. From meeting future employers to gaining real-world job experience, these initiatives — CSD’s Pre-Employment Fair and Summer Work-Based Learning Program — are all about helping teens and preteens plan for life after school. Pre-Employment Fair […]

Smart Spending, Strong Schools: How Canyons Maximizes Every Facility Upgrade for Student Success

When Canyons was created in 2009, the school district inherited a portfolio of aging buildings, some of which hadn’t seen major upgrades in decades. In 16 years, the District has made huge strides rebuilding or significantly remodeling 27 schools. These modernized buildings are safer, more efficient, and designed with today’s learners in mind. But the […]

Inaugural Employee Pickleball Tournament — Let’s Rally for a Good Cause!

The Canyons Education Foundation is serving up some team spirit with a little friendly competition —  a pickleball tournament for Canyons District employees and their sport-loving friends and family members. Co-sponsored by the District’s Wellness Committee, this paddle-powered showdown is your chance to take a breather and enjoy some downtime with colleagues. Whether you’re a […]

A Spell of Stories: The Magical Read-a-thon at Peruvian Park 

At Peruvian Park Elementary, the pages were turning. Over the course of just three weeks, students transformed a simple read-a-thon challenge into a schoolwide movement. All tallied, the Panthers read an astounding 508,833 minutes. That’s nearly 200,000 more minutes than last year’s impressive total of 320,000 — and it all happened in just 21 days.  […]

Apply Now: Canyons Adds Another Employee Daycare Site

Grow with us! Canyons District’s newly-expanded daycare program for employees has been so popular, we’re adding another convenient location.  Now through midnight on Friday, April 25, Canyons employees can apply online to enroll their infant and toddler children at one of the following school-based locations for the 2025-2026 school year: After April 25, applicants will […]

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. […]