With You Every Step of the Way: Navigating the Path to Preschool and Kindergarten Success
Children experience a language explosion at the ages of 3,4, and 5, and play — intentional play — can help them channel that. In Canyons District, time is set aside in preschool and kindergarten for play, or for students to “plan, do, and review” a fun activity of their choice. Think of it as educating […]
Charger cheer set sights on another state trophy while dispelling misconceptions of their UHSAA-sanctioned sport
The students holding pom-poms on the sidelines of Canyons District prep sport competitions are a far cry from the cheerleaders of yesteryear. Gone are the days of cheerleading as a social club or an extracurricular to encourage school spirit. Indeed, times have changed. Cheer, to be sure, has entered a new era. As seen on […]
New Director of Purchasing Announced Among Eight Administrative Hires
The Canyons Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce eight new administrative appointments. Effective immediately, Nancy Webb has been promoted from senior buyer to Director of the District’s Department of Purchasing. She replaces Gary Hansen who is retiring after 30 years in the purchasing industry, including 15 years at Canyons. Also announced were […]
Helping Students Tackle Mental Health in the Winter Months
A new study found Americans see poor mental health as one of the biggest threats to public health, just behind obesity and the opioid epidemic — more of a societal threat than cancer, COVID 19, or access to firearms. We’ve also seen that rise in mental health challenges in school age students over the last […]
Corner Canyon Student Organizes Districtwide Lunar New Year Celebration
It’s the Year of the Snake! Join us in shedding the old and embracing the new by attending Canyons District’s Lunar New Year Celebration Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Chinese Dual Immersion students and their families from across the District are invited for an evening of delicious food, fun activities, and inspiring student performances. The event […]
Graduating Seniors: Apply Now for Five Canyons Education Foundation Scholarships
The Canyons Education Foundation is committed to supporting students in their growth and aspirations — and the number of scholarships the Foundation is offering is growing, too! The Foundation facilitates five scholarships, including the new Canyons Strong Scholarship for seniors attending a Canyons high school, the Bright Future Scholarship, and the Mont and Kristine Millerberg Scholarship, […]
Canyoneering Academy: Join us for Dinner and School-Related Topics of Discussion
It starts with a question. What is being done to keep schools secure, welcoming, and safe? How is artificial intelligence being used in the classroom, and are there safeguards in place to ensure students are using digital tools responsibly? In Canyons District, we work hard to not only inform our community but to engage in […]
Funded by Teachers for Teachers: Here’s How to Apply for the ACE Scholarship
Are you a Canyons School District employee or graduating high school senior who is enrolled or enrolling in a college teacher-prep program? If so, you could be eligible for up to $5,000 in annual tuition assistance to help you realize your dream to teach. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, March 28, 2025 for […]
Midvale Middle’s Simons Honored as Utah’s Top Middle School AP
The things students say make her laugh. Sometimes, the things they say break her heart. But of all the things, there’s never a time when ConnieTrue Simons ever doubts whether she and her colleagues at Midvale Middle are making a difference in the lives of Trojan teenagers and adolescents. “I love being at this school. […]
Canyons Welcomes Three Newly-Elected Board Members
As its first order of business for the 2025 year, the Canyons Board of Education welcomed two new members to its ranks and the return of a third. Taking their Oaths of Office on Jan. 7 were: Jackson Lewis, the new representative for District No. 1 and the youngest elected official in Utah; Katie Dahle, […]
