Join us: Secondary DLI Parent Information Night

Canyons District’s Dual Language Immersion Program has come of age. Our first immersion classes opened in 2009, the same year that the District was founded. The District is now home to 17 elementary and secondary immersion programs, which extend through high school where, if students pass an Advanced Placement exam with a 3 or above, […]

Bucket List: Hillcrest’s Vocal Ensemble Performs in NYC’s Carnegie Hall

After this weekend, the “once-in-a-lifetime” bucket lists of the singers in Hillcrest’s Vocal Ensemble and their director are a little lighter. Travel together to New York City? Check. Perform with a Grammy-winning composer and conductor? Check. Sing in Carnegie Hall? Check, check, and check.  After more than a year of planning and practicing, Hillcrest choir […]

Keep kids busy with CSD’s summer camps and online learning

Canyons School District offers a rich variety of summer learning opportunities for students of all ages. From week-long camps that expose young children to the arts and sciences in a fun, relaxed atmosphere to online courses that allow high school students to get a head-start earning credits toward graduation, there’s something for practically everyone – […]

Administrative Appointments Approved for 2018-2019 School Year

The Board of Education on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 approved the following administrative appointments for the 2018-2019 school year:  Scott Jameson, currently assistant principal at Albion Middle School, promoted to principal of Alta View Elementary, replacing Karen Medlin who is retiring at the end of the school year. Justin Matagi, currently assistant principal at Hillcrest […]

Whiz Kids: CSD Home to Four State Science Fair Champions

Four Canyons District students claimed first-place prizes at the University of Utah Science & Engineering Fair, including Grand Champion Winner Alexander Cheng of Hillcrest High who now advances to the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pennsylvania. The Utah fair, sponsored by the U.’s Center for Science and Mathematics Education, draws hundreds of […]

Leading Change from the Classroom – Ten CSD Teachers Earn Advanced Degrees with ESL Endorsement

Did you know that half of all Canyons District’s teachers have a master’s degree? CSD is committed to hiring the best teachers for our classrooms and providing them the resources they need to excel. There is an instructional coach and education technology specialist assigned to every one of our schools. And, in addition to offering […]

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 […]