120 Canyons Students Advance to Regional Science Fair
School science fair projects are like a window to the intellect of a child. How does air pressure in a soccer ball affect how far it travels when kicked? Which brands of shoes have the longest-lasting soles? Do some types of wood burn faster than others? These are but a few of the thought-provoking questions […]
Bubbles: Built for Combat, Bringing Laughter
The name “Bubbles” may seem out of character for a robot programmed to lay siege on a medieval fortress. But it’s sure to give spectators a giggle and possibly put Alta High’s opponents off guard at the 2016 Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. “That’s why my students like it. You can’t say the name […]
Canyons School District’s Community Wellness Fair
Winter is on the wane. So it’s time to start thinking about getting into shape for swimsuit season. Canyons District’s Wellness Committee is teaming up with Sandy City to sponsor a free Community Wellness Fair from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. The fair will be in the Canyons Administration Building-East, 9361 S. 300 East. […]
Mentors teach computer skills at Corner Canyon
Computer science professionals are lending their skills as mentors and teachers to Corner Canyon’s students. Thanks to the Technology Education and Literacy in Schools program, or TEALS, three Microsoft employees who also happen to be parents of Corner Canyon students are teaching sophomores, juniors and seniors the basic building blocks of computer programming. […]
Student films considered for prestigious award
There are a lot of things Alex DeAngelo wants to do after he graduates. Some days he thinks about going into genetic engineering and curing diseases like cancer, other days he considers going into law enforcement and fighting crime. On the days in between, the junior at the Draper campus of Entrada High School dreams […]
BHS Bengals Visit ‘Face to Faith’ With French Diplomats
Students and teachers at Brighton High on Thursday, March 3 hosted a delegation from France visiting Utah as part of the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. The aim of the visit, which was arranged as part of CSD’s innovative involvement in the Face to Faith initiative of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, was […]
Brighton’s Model UN Team in New York for National Contest
The Brighton Bengals are taking a bite out of the Big Apple. Brighton’s Model United Nations Team, long-ranked as one of the best in the country, is in New York this week to compete in the National High School Model UN contest. The team, which began competing on Wednesday night, won the right to vie […]
‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
CSD promotes literacy by reading the wacky works of Dr. Seuss Schools across Canyons District on Wednesday paid tribute to the madcap mind behind such literary favorites as “Cat in the Hat,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” Community celebrities lined up to help students “think and wonder and wonder […]
Draper Students Schooled in Digital Diplomacy
Get a group of American fifth-graders videoconferencing with students at a “sister school” in China and this is the conversation that transpires. What kinds of food do you like to eat? How do you get to school, and what subjects do you learn? Do you have a favorite hobby or sport? These questions and more […]
Office of Special Education offers free autism workshop
Anyone looking for information about autism and Aspergers Syndrome is welcome to attend a series of classes offered by the Office of Special Education at Canyons District. The classes, which are taught by Melisa Geneaux, a consultant and trainer who focuses on autism spectrum disorders, will cover behavior strategies for home and school, executive functioning […]
