Crowd Cheers Start of Construction on New Alta View Elementary
More than 200 teachers, parents and dignitaries attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Alta View Elementary under a stellar blue sky Tuesday, April 19 but the real VIPs of the event were Alta View’s many students who came to celebrate the start of work on their new building. “This is an incredibly exciting […]
Student-Made Robots Do Alta View Hospital’s Groundbreaking Honors
An impressive line-up of dignitaries including city leaders and local clergy came to Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the largest renovation and expansion project in Alta View Hospital’s history. But the honor of wielding the golden-tipped shovels went to a group of built-to-order bots designed by area high school students, including members of the robotics […]
Top Teachers Honored, Cheered At Each Canyons District School
Canyons District parents, principals and students are celebrating educational excellence by honoring a top teacher in each school community. Every Canyons school has followed a seven-year tradition of recognizing a Teacher of the Year for outstanding teaching practices, professionalism, and community involvement. Those teachers were cheered during surprise announcements made in the days before Spring […]
CSD Students Picked to Play Side-by-Side with Utah Symphony
Now this is music to our ears. Eight Canyons District students have been selected to play side-by-side with members of the Utah Symphony at Abravanel Hall on Tuesday, May 17. The 7 p.m. concert will feature some of the state’s best high school musicians. Cost to attend the event ranges from $6 to $18. The […]
CSD Teachers, Principals Find Ways to Address ‘Senioritis’
With Canyons District high school commencements on the not-so-distant horizon, many soon-to-be-graduates are suffering from a condition called “senioritis.” If you have a teenage student who is just weeks away from wrapping up his or her final year in high school, you know what we’re talking about: It can be a monumental task to get […]
Summer Learning: Sign up now for Camps, Tutoring and High School Credit
Canyons School District offers a rich variety of summer learning opportunties for students of all ages. Whether you’re a parent looking for a fun, intellectually challenging way for your kids to spend their summer, or you’re a high school student desiring to get a jump on studies or play catch-up, there’s bound to be something that […]
New Alta High Mural Brings History to Life Through Art
Here’s a terrifying idea: Hand eight gallons of paint to a group of teenagers and encourage them to unleash their creativity on a school wall of their choosing. But Alta High’s visual arts teacher Denise Crane trusted her students, never doubting they would rise to the challenge, and they didn’t disappoint. Their handiwork, a colorful, […]
Bengals Swim with the Sharks and Surface with Marketable Ideas
It was a feeding frenzy at Brighton High School Wednesday as students delivered their best elevator pitches to a panel of venture capitalists at a mock “Shark Tank” competition. The contest was modeled after a popular TV show where entrepreneurs compete to convince potential investors to invest in their start-ups. It was sponsored by the […]
Gov. Herbert Presents RizePoint STEM Scholarships To CSD
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert was among the dignitaries who attended an open house and ribbon-cutting for RizePoint, a software company that is re-locating to the Canyons District community. At the Wednesday, March 23 event at the firm’s new beachhead, 2890 E. Cottonwood Parkway, the District received 10 $500 scholarships to be used on STEM-related activities. […]
CSD Announces Dates, Times of 2016 Graduation Rites
Canyons District has announced the dates and times of its 2016 high school graduation ceremonies. History also will be made this spring when Diamond Ridge High, Canyons’ new alternative high, holds graduation ceremonies for the first time. The first cohort of students at Diamond Ridge, now housed at the Canyons Technical Education Center, 825 E. […]
