Canyons District Announces 2018 High School Graduation Ceremonies

High school graduation is a rite of passage, a time for celebrating academic achievement, and an opportunity to spotlight our exceptional students and faculty. It’s one of those can’t-miss events, so mark your calendars now! The District’s five traditional high schools will all perform commencement rites on Tuesday, June 5. Ceremonies for special programs and […]

Three CSD Student Artists Named 2018 Sterling Scholars

It was a big night for arts education. Three talented Canyons District artists walked away winners from the 2018 Sterling Scholar Awards, an academic excellence contest sponsored by the Deseret News and KSL Broadcast Group. Brighton High’s Sofia Rahaniotis was named Utah’s Sterling Scholar in the Speech, Theatre and Arts category, Alta High’s Addie Wray […]

Burlington Stores Adopts Crescent Elementary, Donates $10,000 for Classroom Supplies

The sounds of cheers flooded the hallways of Crescent Elementary on Wednesday, March 14 and that was before the guests of honor even entered the room. “Now I’m starting to get nervous,” Burlington Stores manager Cedric Reeves said with a smile as he cracked open the wooden door to the multi-purpose room and greeted every student […]

CSD Announces Response Plans For Student-Led Demonstrations For School Safety

Canyons District has created a plan to respond to any students who choose to participate in during-school demonstrations a part of the national conversation on school safety.  In an effort to support all patrons and students, Canyons maintains a position of neutrality on this issue. That said, CSD believes schools should encourage civil discourse and […]

CSD Hosts 3rd Annual Community Wellness Fair

Spring into wellness with Canyons School District. We’re teaming up with Healthy Sandy and area businesses to sponsor the District’s 3rd annual Community Wellness Fair on Thursday, March 22 from 4-6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.  This year’s expo-style showcase will feature a clean air demonstration by Breathe Utah – a […]

A Steady Hand’ – Sandy City Honors CSD Board President Sherril H. Taylor

Canyons Board of Education President Sherril H. Taylor has been honored as an exemplary leader by Sandy City. The city named Taylor as the 2018 Outstanding Local Elected Official of the Year at a recent awards dinner.  “I am humbled and honored by this award and I thank Sandy city so much,” Taylor said. “But […]

Sacred Images Mural: BHS Students Transformed Through Art

In this digital age of distraction and social isolation, a few dozen Brighton High artists found connection and meaning in the deep human themes depicted in the ancient wall art and petroglyphs of Nine Mile Canyon. Their trip through the dusty wilds of southern Utah was an educational journey through time, serving as artistic inspiration […]

Water Conservation App Carries Three CSD Students to First Lego World Championship

For those who wonder exactly how much water they use on any given day – there’s an app for that. It was created by a group of mostly middle-school-aged students who are driven by a love of problem-solving and a keen sense of what it means to change the world. In just three years, the […]

Growing Up: Fifth-grade students and their parents invited to maturation program

Be brave, parents. It’s time for ‘the talk.’ To help start conversations about health, wellness and the maturation process, Canyons School District has developed an informational maturation program for fifth-grade students and their parents. Presentations conducted by professional speakers have been scheduled through the months of March and April. All presentations run from 7-8 p.m. […]

Message for the CSD Community: School Safety Is A Top Priority

The Canyons Board of Education and Administration grieve for the victims and families affected by Wednesday’s event at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.  Traumatic events such as the incident in Florida are unsettling for everyone, and we want to reassure our communities that Canyons School District has many measures in place to keep […]