Etched in Our Hearts: Celebrating Canyons District’s 2026 Retirees
Some people leave behind memories. Our retirees leave legacies — ones forever etched in our hearts. This year, Canyons School District proudly celebrates the educators, mentors, leaders, and support staff whose quiet acts of service have shaped generations of students and strengthened our school communities in lasting ways. These remarkable employees will be honored at […]
Apply Now: Canyons Accepting Applications for Employee Day Care
With recent daycare closures tightening options for working families in Salt Lake County, Canyons School District is continuing a benefit that’s already making a difference: onsite daycare for employees. Starting Monday, March 30 at 9 a.m. through midnight on Friday, April 24, 2026, Canyons employees can apply online to enroll their infant or toddler children […]
Canyons Board of Education Appoints Dr. McKay Robinson as Superintendent
The Canyons Board of Education has appointed a proven, student-centered leader with deep roots in the District to serve as the fifth Superintendent of Canyons School District. Following a comprehensive review process, the Board appointed Dr. Robinson, a 25-year educator and current Assistant Superintendent, citing his demonstrated performance and steady leadership during pivotal moments for […]
6,601 Books and Counting: Union Middle Leads District in Book Checkouts, Slays Literacy Goals
At Union Middle School, the books are moving. A lot. So far this school year, Union students have checked out 6,601 books — more than any other secondary school in Canyons District. To put that in perspective, that works out to about 1,200 titles a month, or 7.2 per student. In an age of constant […]
Canyons Superintendent Announces Retirement After 30-Year Career
Canyons Superintendent Dr. Rick L. Robins has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2026. Robins has led Canyons, one of Utah’s largest K-12 school districts, for six years. Robins, who started his career 30 years ago as a high school social studies teacher and football coach, guided Canyons through a period of great change and […]
Career Exploration, Post-High School Planning Expo for Students Receiving 504, Special Education Services
Helping students successfully transition from high school to adulthood takes planning, partnership, and access to the right resources. To support that goal for Canyons District students who are receiving 504 accommodations or special education services, families are invited to attend the “Step Into the Future: Student Futures Expo” on Wednesday, March 25, 4-7 p.m. at […]
From Fear To Balance: Teaching Critical Thinking In A Noisy Online World
In an era where “logging on” is as routine as brushing your teeth, it is important to prioritize the mental health and digital safety of students. New data from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reveals a striking reality: 80 percent of Utah students aged 12 to 18 spend at least two hours […]
From First Day to Graduation Day: Canyons Announces 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
On a warm evening in May, a senior will step on the graduation stage, pause for a split second, and scan the crowd. Somewhere in those stands will be a kindergarten teacher who taught the student his first sight words. A middle school coach who pushed him through early doubts. A parent who never doubted. […]
The Mark of Momentum: Introducing the Canyons Innovation Center Logo
What happens when students learn directly from industry professionals in the same environments and using the same equipment they’ll encounter in the workplace? What doors are opened when you bring together students with different talents and interests to work on projects commissioned by local businesses — and when the mentors evaluate those projects using professional […]
Bella Vista Community Invited to Celebrate Six Decades of Tiger Pride at Memory Night
For six decades, Bella Vista Elementary has been more than a school. It has been a gathering place, a neighborhood landmark, and second home to generations of students, families, and educators in Cottonwood Heights. This springs marks nearly 61 years since Bella Vista first opened its doors in the fall of 1965. Now, as the […]
