Hundreds of Middle Schoolers Compete in ‘History Day’

If history is written by the victors, these students are making history! Thirty-two Canyons District middle schoolers on March 7 were crowned winners of the District’s annual History Day competition, earning the chance to vie for cash prizes of up to $10,000 at the National History Day contest in Washington D.C. A celebration of student […]

CSD Students Build Tiny Homes for the Homeless

Canyons Technical Education Center students this semester are learning more in their construction class than how to build a home. They’re giving back to their community and learning it’s possible to have an impact on issues of local importance.   CTEC is a career-oriented training ground that gives Canyons District’s high schoolers experience in high-demand […]

Fifth-Grade Students, Parents Invited to Maturation Programs

Canyons District’s popular maturation program proves that, while growing up can be hard, talking about it needn’t be. Each year, CSD sponsors an informational program for fifth-grade students and their parents with the aim of providing consistent, sensitive and approved health and maturation instruction districtwide. All girls and boys presentations are conducted by Carrie Ann […]

Canyons District Announces 2024 High School Graduation Dates

Canyons District Announces 2024 High School Graduation Dates Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” Since they were 4 or 5 years old, students have been developing life skills, learning how to put their new knowledge to good use, and growing as individuals. Now, they’re facing their biggest challenge […]

Drill for Gold: Hillcrest Sister-Brother Coaching Duo Revel in the Art, Athleticism of Sport of Drill

From the first count of the thump-thump-thump of techno music blaring from the speakers, dancers on Hillcrest’s top-ranked drill team are twirling, twisting, and turning bursts of power and energy. Headed into the 4A Utah Drill Team State Championships, Hillcrest Drill is considered one of the very best in the state — a reputation that […]

Life Skills Academy Begins Adventure in New Home

Formerly known as the Canyons Transition Academy, the appropriately- and newly named Life Skills Academy is holding to their motto, “Adventure Starts Here” by starting the new year in a new home. After years of planning and waiting, the Life Skills Academy relocated this month from the District Office to the Crescent Building, allowing the […]

Putting Wellness First: How One Room is Helping Students Manage Emotions

Fred Rogers once said, “I’m convinced that when we help our children find healthy ways of dealing with their feelings, ways that don’t hurt them or anyone else, we’re helping to make our world a safer, better place.” In today’s world, we’re faced with all sorts of challenges and stressful situations, from the simple everyday […]

Apply Now: CSD Employees Fund ‘ACE’ Scholarships for Aspiring Teachers

CSD’s career educators are passing the torch to the next generation. Through a new scholarship program made possible with donations from employees, Canyons School District hopes to encourage more of its educational support staff — from classroom aides to behavioral specialists — to consider a rewarding career in teaching. Applications are being accepted now through […]

Clearing the Way for Canyons District During the Winter Months

While most everyone else is sleeping, Custodial Coordinator Kevin Kelson and his team are already hard at work. They are monitoring weather reports and clearing parking lots and walkways long before students and staff arrive for the day. “We are up at 4 a.m.,” Kelson says, “dispatching out, checking schools. The grounds crews are in […]

Winter Weather Procedures: What Families Need to Know Ahead of the Storms

Winter has arrived, and Canyons District schools are prepared. Living in Utah, we’re no strangers to snow, and we know people count on schools to remain open. For this reason, while snowstorms can wreak havoc on commutes, weather-related school closures and delays are rare. In the event, however, the weather is so extreme that road […]