Canyons Announces 2025-2026 Administrative Appointments, Assignments
The Canyons Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce the following administrative appointments and assignments: Matt Nelson, currently the Principal at East Midvale Elementary, will transition to serve as Principal at Jordan Valley School. He replaces Stacey Nofsinger who is transitioning to Life Skills Academy to serve as Principal. Filling Matt Nelson’s post […]
Early Childhood Champion to Helm Canyons’ Special Education Department
Terri Mitchell, an early childhood education advocate and the driving force behind Canyons District’s inclusive preschool programs, has been appointed CSD’s Director of Special Education. One of the first 100 employees hired to help launch Canyons in 2009, Mitchell has 33 years of experience in special education. She worked as a teacher for schools in […]
Canyons Punches Above its Weight, Claiming Largest Share of ‘Top 5’ K-8 Schools
Canyons District is home to a disproportionate share of Utah’s top-ranked schools. Twenty-four of CSD’s K-8 schools topped the charts in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, earning “Best Schools” badges for display on their websites. Two Canyons elementary schools are in Utah’s top five and eight are in the state’s top 25. […]
Connect Canyons: The Technology Evolution in the Classroom
From Pencils to Chromebooks: The Technology Evolution in the Classroom
The pencil was invented in 1795. The first documented use of the chalkboard in the United States was in 1801, and the ballpoint pen came into popular use in the 1940s. We’ve been using these tools in education for decades, and now we’re sprinting into a new era with new tools. How are Canyons District […]
Partners in Technology: Canyons Seeks Community Input on K-6 Chromebook Usage
Digital proficiency is a non-negotiable skill for today’s students, and it’s up to schools — in partnership with families — to ensure students are safe, responsible, and informed users of the technological tools at their disposal. With this goal in mind, Canyons District is soliciting input from parents and guardians as the District reviews how […]
The ‘Beet’ Lives on at Jordan High with Kelcey Kemp at the Helm
A beloved member of the Beetdigger family has been chosen to carry on the proud traditions of 117-year-old Jordan High School. Kelcey Kemp, currently an Assistant Principal at Jordan, has been appointed to serve as Principal with the start of the 2025-2026 contract year. He will replace Dr. Bruce Eschler who is leaving this summer […]
Canyons Announces Administrative Appointments, New Assignments
The Canyons Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce the following administrative appointments and assignments. Effective with the start of the 2025-2026 contract year: The Board on March 18, 2025 also approved two additional Assistant Principal hires. Each appointee’s school-specific assignment will be decided at future Board meetings as the Board weighs additional […]
Brighton High’s Model UN Team Shines on the World Stage
The Bengals have once again brought home top awards from the International National High School Model United Nations Conference held in New York City. In all, 20 Brighton High students attended the conference, mingling with another 3,500 students from 72 countries. Model UN students are able to step into the shoes of delegates to the […]
Notice of Bonds to be Refinanced, Repaid Early
Notice of Bonds to be Refinanced, Repaid Early In a move to save $1 million in taxpayer funds, the Canyons Board of Education on March 4, 2025 approved a resolution to approve the “refunding” of up to $25.5 million in voter-approved bonds. This will reduce the repayment timeframe by two years, retiring the 2010 bonds […]
