Join Canyons District in Choosing to Be Idle Free
Because we all breathe the same air, and share in the responsibility to safeguard it from the harmful pollutants emitted by our homes, businesses and vehicles, Canyons District has declared all of its school campuses idle-free zones. With inversion season upon us, we’re re-issuing our Clean Air Challenge and inviting families to join us in […]
Schools to Let Out for Summer a Month Earlier Starting in 2019-2020
Parents spoke, and we listened. Starting with the 2019-2020 school year, Canyons District’s schools will let out for the summer in May, instead of the first week of June. “Teachers and parents have expressed concern about our schools letting out later than those in neighboring districts,” says Planning and Enrollment Director Dr. Floyd Stensrud. “The […]
Wiping Out School Lunch Debt One Penny at a Time
Students at Lone Peak Elementary are doing their part to wipe out school lunch debt, one penny at a time. For their holiday donation drive this year, students were challenged to scavenge kitchen drawers and sofa cushions for loose change. The goal: Collect enough cash to pay off the past due lunch balances at their […]
No Debate About It: Alta Holds 30th Successful Black and Silver Tournament
Alta High School last week welcomed talkative visitors for the 30th annual Black and Silver Debate Tournament. Eighty schools from 14 states were represented at the Tournament of Champions-qualifying event, with 500 students who came from as far away as Florida to compete. From Thursday to Saturday, some 200 adult chaperones and judges accompanied the […]
The Results Are In: Board of Education Canvasses Bond-Vote Tally
The Board of Education, acting as a Board of Canvassers, on Tuesdsay, Nov. 21, 2017 voted unanimously to accept the tally of the votes in the Nov. 7 bond election the results of which will enable the District to immediately continue building up Canyons with modern, safe and welcoming schools. According to the […]
CSD Foundation Grants Fund Innovative Classroom Projects
Sunrise Elementary teacher Patricia Stephens-French froze when the door to her classroom opened and a crowd of folks in blue shirts filed in. She took one look at the giant check in the hands of a member of the Canyons Education Foundation and she knew exactly what was happening: her wish was about to come […]
Home of ‘Diggers the Polling Station for Chileano President Vote
Jordan High is playing a part in the Chilean government’s history. Thanks to connections Jordan High Assistant Principal Roberto Jimenez has made in the Chilean community, the Canyons District school was asked to serve as the polling place for Chileans living in the Beehive State who wanted a cast a ballot in that country’s presidential […]
School Choice: Open Enrollment Starts Dec. 1
Under Utah law, students who wish to attend a school other than their neighborhood schoolthe one assigned to them by geographic boundariesmay apply for a transfer by submitting an Open Enrollment request. In Canyons District, families are able to submit these forms online from the comfort of their home or office using our Online Permit Portal. […]
CSD Students Give Back for the Holidays
If Utah’s public schools are the frequent recipient of charitable giving from booster club donations to the daily contributions of volunteers they’re also a source of altruism. Canyons District students give back to their communities year-round, and the holidays are no different. More than 25 Canyons District schools are sponsoring holiday donation drives this […]
New Schools Impact Learning, Strengthen Communities
Something has changed at Midvale Middle School. The building itself has changed from its model built in 1955 everything from the design of the logo to the colors of the hallways, the bright and airy library, cutting-edge cooling and heating systems, and plentiful electrical outlets. But since the new iteration of the school opened […]
