Connect Canyons Episode 8: So, You Want to Switch Classes? Here’s What it Takes to Make that Happen
Ever wonder what it’s like to build a course schedule for a public high school? In Canyons District, we refer to this undertaking as “building a board,” which makes it sound like a parlor game. But the process of making sure the courses you offer align with the faculty members who are certified to teach […]
Mask Up! Utah Revises School Quarantine Rules For Students, Employees Who Don Masks
Time in quarantine could be cut in half for Canyons students and employees who were wearing masks during the moments they were possibly exposed to COVID-19 while at school. Under guidelines released by Utah government and education officials on Thursday, Oct. 8, quarantined students and employees who test negative for COVID-19 after the seventh day from their last […]
Draper Park Middle to Return to On-Campus Learning
Draper Park Middle students will return to on-campus learning, effective Monday, Oct. 12. The return to in-person learning at Draper Park Middle, which pivoted to online-learning on Monday, Sept. 28, signals a positive shift in the number of confirmed cases associated with the middle school. In recent days, active COVID-19 cases among Draper Park students […]
Canyons Community a Steadfast Comfort and Support to Schools
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended daily routines and altered the social fabric of communities around the world. But it hasn’t dampened the charitable spirit of Canyons District’s patrons and supporters. Donors have generously stepped up to help students whose families have suffered financial harm as a result of the pandemic. They’ve also heeded the call […]
The Glacier Hills Yetis: A Legendary Name for a New School
How’s this for some cool news? When the Bell View and Edgemont communities come together to form a new school, the school will be known as Glacier Hills Elementary. Fittingly, the official school colors will be icy shades of blue and white. And the snow-loving mascot? Why, a Yeti, of course. The new school’s identity […]
A Guiding Light in Tough Times – Thank You, Principals!
https://youtu.be/q3yA5yuYM3k They lead by example. They innovate, secure resources for schools, and build rapport and trust with parents and the community. But mostly, they are fierce champions of children, keeping a laser-like focus on student achievement so that all students can reach their potential — even in a health crisis that has upended school schedules […]
Split-Schedule at Alta, Brighton Allows Return to On-Campus Learning — With Fewer Students
A temporary split-schedule has been announced for Alta and Brighton high schools, effective Wednesday, Oct. 7. The split-schedule opens the door for students to return to campus for classes while also decreasing the number of students on campus at any one time. It’s hoped this schedule will reduce the number of students quarantined after a […]
Connect Canyons Episode 7: A Conversation with Dr. David Parker About Building “Authentically Inclusive” Schools
What’s the recipe for student success? Relationships, relationships, relationships. Call it a twist on the “three Rs,” but relationships are truly the foundation of all learning, from the time we are infants enthralled in a game of peek-a-boo to the mentors who influence our path through school, college and the workplace. To borrow an oft-quoted […]
Eastmont Middle’s Moss Named Runner-up in Utah Teacher of the Year Contest
Shortly after Emma Moss found out Thursday, Oct. 1 that the Utah State Board of Education named her as a runner-up for the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year award, she had one of those days that is sure to rank as a highlight of her career. Since Moss was named as the 2020 Canyons […]
Free Sack Meals to Fuel Friday’s At-Home Learning
Canyons District’s lunch crews remain committed to ensuring all students have uninterrupted access to nutritious meals. Starting Oct. 9, Fridays will be a day for independent, at-home learning for students — and CSD’s Nutrition Services Professionals will make sure they are properly fueled for a full day of study. On Thursdays, school lunchrooms will double […]
