Board of Education OK’s Small-Capital Facilities Projects
The Canyons Board of Education has approved $3.8 million in small-capital facilities projects funded in the budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016. This isn’t a complete list of projects that will be done in Canyons District schools, however. A full capital-facilities list will be put in front of the Board later this spring as part […]
School Choice Application Window Has Closed
The statewide open enrollment window closed on Friday, Feb. 20. Canyons District started taking out-of-boundary applications for the 2015-2016 school year on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Parents were welcome to seek open-enrollment permits to any CSD school with the exception of Corner Canyon High and Willow Springs Elementary, which the Canyons Board of Education have […]
CTA students learn life skills on AFCU-funded shopping trip
A recent shopping trip for Jordan Valley School’s Transition Academy served as a step forward in the students’ efforts to become productive participants in the community. The shopping excursion, sponsored by America First Credit Union, not only resulted in new footwear, but also assisted the students as they put into practice independent-living and financial-literacy skills. Teacher […]
Bengal To Run Boston Marathon In Memory of Former Student
Mile after grueling mile, the major reason Kandi Rasmussen pushes herself toward a personal best is never far from her mind: His name is Tyler Robinson the Brighton High student whose courageous battle with cancer inspired the rock group Imagine Dragons to immortalize him with the song “It’s Time.” Rasmussen, a Brighton hall monitor, is running […]
Alta’s Mitchell Named One Of Best Soccer Coaches in U.S.
After 31 years of coaching soccer at Alta High, winning 13 state championships and receiving a once-in-a-lifetime recognition as the National Federation of State High School Associations’ 2014 National Coach of the Year for boys soccer, Lee Mitchell’s heart is on the field. And it will likely stay there until it stops beating. “As long […]
Board Mulls Elementary Schedule Adjustment
The Canyons Board of Education is weighing a proposal to revise the elementary school schedule next school year to provide teachers with the tools they need to help ensure success for every student. The proposal comes from an Elementary Schedule Task Force that included teachers from all 29 CSD schools. The Task Force met four […]
14 CSD Schools Earn Healthier US School Challenge Awards
Feeding elementary school kids is a tricky business especially when it comes to teaching students about nutrition, encouraging physical activity and serving healthy, delicious drinks and meals that even picky eaters won’t refuse. But thanks to the efforts of school administrators, lunch managers, and the District’s Nutrition Services Department, Canyons students have world-class food […]
Bus Driver Featured On ‘Dr. Oz’ For 220-Pound Weight Loss Journey
For three years, Kelli Brown, a bus driver in the Canyons District Transportation Department, has steadfastly pressed forward in her journey toward a healthy state. Through diet and exercise, Brown has been able to shed a whopping 220 pounds  and she recently shared her story with the country on a recent episode of “The Dr. […]
Free Parent Workshops to Address Bullying, Prevention
Canyons School District has scheduled four Parent Education Nights where CSD families can participate in free workshops about mental health topics. Workshops will address issues such as suicide prevention, how to address school bullying, and drug- and alcohol-abuse prevention. All events are from 6:30-8 p.m. at the following middle schools: – Feb. 19 Mount […]
Fifth-Grade Students, Parents Invited to Maturation Programs
Your children are growing up. To help start conversations about health, wellness, and the maturation process, Canyons District has developed an informational program for students and their parents. Fifth-grade boys and girls and their parents are invited to attend maturation programs by professional presenters. We encourage all parents and their children to attend these free […]
