Welcome to the Jungle! Middle Schools Open Early for Sixth-Graders
Draper Park’s “welcome to the jungle” orientation day for sixth-graders was fitting considering middle school can feel a bit wild and unpredictable. But after a day of fun and games, a performance by reigning Battle of the Bands winners, the Jazz Khakis, high-five’s from Real Salt Lake’s Leo the Lion, and banana popsicles, Draper Park’s […]
Canyons Education Foundation Now Accepting Innovation Grant Applications
The Canyons Education Foundation is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Innovation Grants. The grants recognize and support excellence in teaching by providing funds up to $10,000 to enhance elementary, middle school and high school curriculum. Applications can be accessed now through 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 on the […]
Canyons Celebrates Decade of Educational Excellence
When the sun rose 10 years ago on a hot August morning, change was in the air. Bus drivers were heading out on new routes. Nutrition workers were starting from scratch as they planned students’ meals. Principals and teachers were preparing to welcome students back to school with a renewed sense of purpose and excitement. […]
With a Snip of the Ribbon, Indian Hills Cheers Renovation
Enthusiastic Indian Hills Middle students cut short their summers to take part in the grand opening of their newly remodeled campus at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held two days before the start of school. “This newly renovated school is for our students. It’s all for the students,” Principal Doug Graham told the crowd of parents, alumni, […]
Elementary Schools, Teachers Gear up for Back-to-School Nights
Faculty and staff are gearing up for the 2018-2019 school yearCanyons District’s 10thwith back-to-school nights to welcome parents and ease elementary students back into the rhythms of classroom life and learning. School starts on Wednesday, Aug. 22 for students in the first through 12th grades. Kindergarteners start on Monday, Aug. 27. Keep in mind that the […]
The Warriors Return: Come to Indian Hills’ Ribbon-Cutting, Back-to-School Night
Doors to the newly renovated Indian Hills Middle are opening wide to welcome back the Warriors. A major renovation at the school has been completed in time for school to start for the 2018-2019 school year. The entire Canyons District community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Back-to-School Night at 6 p.m. on […]
Hundreds of Past, Current and Future Bengals Cheer the Rebuild of Brighton High
Hundreds braved the early evening heat Thursday to celebrate the beginning of construction on a complete rebuild of Brighton High School. Parents, alumni, members of the Cottonwood Heights City Council, Canyons District administrators, Brighton’s High’s principal, teachers and members of Canyons’ Board of Education came to celebrate this milestone for the Bengal community with a […]
Midvalley to be the First Elementary School Rebuilt with 2017 Bond
Construction crews are busy working on projects throughout the District, and one more elementary school will soon be joining the list. The Canyons Board of Education voted unanimously on July 17 to begin rebuilding Midvalley Elementary as the first of three elementary schools in the District to be rebuilt. NJRA Architects will be designing the […]
Tools for School: Help us Collect School Supplies for Students in Need
Canyons District’s 3rd annual summer Gathering for Good donation drive is joining forces with one of Utah’s most popular radio stations, Z104 KSOP and the Salt Lake Board of Realtors to collect school supplies for students in need. Join us as we take part in the three-day “Tools for School” event. Giving is easy. Just drop […]
Train Smart: Hillcrest High Girls Soccer Pilots Injury Prevention Program
Grace Pruden has been playing competitive soccer since she was four years old. The freshman striker for Hillcrest High says the game has shaped her as a person on and off the field. So, when she began experiencing recurrent bouts of back pain, she heeded the warning signs, sought medical attention and took some needed […]
