Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future
The past year has been a period of momentous change and milestones achieved for Canyons District. The fall of 2018 marked the start of CSD’s 10th school year and the conclusion of a fiscal year that ended $6 million under-budget. Canyons completed the 13th and final school improvement project promised to the public in 2010 when […]
CSD Employees Raise $10,000 for ‘Connie’s Kids’
Connie Crosby’s job requires a heart of gold and a backbone of steel. As the homeless student liaison for Canyons District, she focuses her time on making sure that children who are, however temporarily, without a home have the tools they need to receive an education. Sometimes that includes making sure they have backpacks, books, […]
‘Yule’ Get Mail: CSD Holiday Card Features Photo by ‘Digger
A shutterbug at Jordan High is helping Canyons District send wishes of a picture-perfect yuletide. A photograph taken by 17-year-old Shellby Carvalho shines bright on the cover of the District’s 10th annual holiday card, which is sent to local legislators, Utah’s members of Congress, and Canyons’ major supporters. The star of Carvalho’s photo is her […]
Are you Bilingual? Apply Now for a Special Seal on your Transcripts
Calling all bilingual 11th and 12th grade students: If you’re fluent in two or more languages, you can apply to have an official Seal of Biliteracy added to your high school transcripts. The Seal of Biliteracy is placed on a high school graduate’s transcript by the state of Utah to certify for employers and universities that […]
The Giving Crew: CSD Honors 10 Special Education Professionals for Exceptional Service
They go the extra mile to tailor instruction. They document everything, not because it’s a federal requirement but because they want parents to be able to meaningfully celebrate their children’s progress. They have hearts of gold and a work ethic to match. With the season of giving approaching, we’d like to take a moment to […]
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. […]
Morning Mindfulness Brings Clarity, Focus to Albion Middle
Barry Johnson’s second-period science class has fallen silent. The lights are dimmed and the students are all sitting forward and upright in their chairs with their feet on the floor and eyes closed. The only sound that can be heard is the soothing voice of a woman who is inviting the class to take a […]
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of School Attendance
Planning a family trip for the holidays? Hoping to squeeze in a few extra days of vacation the week before or after Winter Recess? ‘Tis the season for reconnecting with faraway friends and family, and the timing of your travel plans can influence the cost of plane tickets and hotel stays. But keep in mind […]
Ambassador Brings Dose of Danish-Style Diplomacy to Brighton High
Denmark isn’t a socialist utopia where everything is free, as Bernie Sanders is wont to describe it. Nor is it an example of the pitfalls of socialism as portrayed in a recent White House report that compared Denmark’s standard of living to that of Venezuela. In fact, the Nordic country isn’t socialist at all, Denmark’s […]
Parent Survey Will Help Canyons Hone Recipe for Student Success
A cup of feedback, a dash of input, and a heaping slice of honesty. That’s what we’re asking for in a survey that is being sent to Canyons District parents about their experiences with their child’s school. All nine questions on the short survey are vital ingredients in our efforts to make healthy school-to-home connections, […]
