Canyons’ Commitment to Clean • Maintaining Safe, Welcoming and Prepared Buses, Schools

Canyons Transportation Director Jeremy Wardle took CSD’s Back-to-School COVID-19 Action Plan to a new level as he debuted a giant, bus-sized “face mask” that he sewed himself — complete with blue pleats and loops over the bus mirrors — to gently emphasize how important it is for all of us to do our part to […]

Choose Your Learning Path: Online Registration for School Starts July 27

Want your child to attend school in the fall?  Canyons is providing that option. Would you prefer to enroll your students in online classes?  We’ve got you. Want to guide your child’s learning at home — but still maintain the services available at the neighborhood school?  You can pick that option, too.  Canyons District is […]

Canyons District Moves Forward with Back-to-School Action Plan

With a focus on health, wellness and learning, Canyons District has developed a Back-to-School Action Plan to guide operations for the 2020-2021 school year.  The plan, approved by the Canyons Board of Education on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, was required by the Utah State Board of Education, which has directed all Utah public schools to create […]

Three Ways to Participate in Board of Education Meetings

The Canyons Board of Education will continue to do the public’s business — and patrons can participate, even in this era of self-isolating and social distancing. In adherence with health-authority recommendations and restrictions on mass gatherings, patrons are invited to participate and provide public comment remotely during scheduled meetings of the Canyons Board of Education. […]

Canyons District Seniors Celebrate Graduation with Style

It is said that true success comes after true struggle and strength grows from adversity. For the graduating Class of 2020, the past year was full of opportunities to grow. From disruptions in attending class to disappointments about long-anticipated events being put on hold, this year has been both challenging and rewarding for Canyons’ seniors. […]

Canyons District Reaffirms Commitment to Maintaining Equitable, Inclusive Schools

Reaffirming a commitment to maintaining schools that prioritize social justice, inclusivity, and equity, the Canyons Board of Education endorsed a framework for combatting discrimination and bias in all its forms. A committee of three Board members — Board Vice President Amber Shill and members Mont Millerberg and Amanda Oaks — will work with Canyons new […]

Wanted: Second-Grade Students for New Spanish Immersion Program

Are you interested in having your second-grade student immersed in learning Spanish through elementary school and beyond? Canyons District has openings in its new Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program at Midvalley Elementary in Midvale. The District recently held a special lottery for seats in the program, which is scheduled to start this coming fall and […]

Former Midvale Mayor Remembered for her Support of CSD, Education

As mayor of Midvale, JoAnn Seghini had one particular picture on her wall that gave her inspiration when she needed to make difficult decisions. It was a photo of a diverse group of children, cheerfully smiling at the camera, full of promise. These were the faces she considered when she led Midvale’s effort to join […]

Retiring Superintendent Jim Briscoe Lauded as a Builder, Unifier

From the early days of his career, when he worked as a social studies and math teacher, to his later years overseeing school districts in several states, Dr. Jim Briscoe had one common theme that followed him through: He was a builder. From the moment he arrived in Canyons District, Briscoe started construction on community […]

Canyons Announces Locations, Dates for Summer Meals

Every summer, Canyons School District provides free meals to children 18 years and younger through its federally-approved Summer Food Service Program. This summer is no different, except the District will continue to take health and safety precautions and distribute grab-and-go meals via curbside pick-up. The Summer Food program will commence with the conclusion of the […]