Corner Canyon Juniors Win Utah MLK Essay, Video Contests
Through their academic actions, two Corner Canyon High students are proving true the famous utterance by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that “intelligence plus character” is the mark of a true education. Juniors Deanna Nguyen and Jared Sagae were honored recently for winning the 11th-Grade Division of the Utah Martin Luther King Essay and Video Contest sponsored […]
Alta’s ‘Interstellar’ Tie: Deep Space Focus of Grad’s Research
Physics and astronomy students at Alta High on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 were given a glimpse into the deepest, darkest realms of space by a former Hawk who has become one of the rising stars in the world of astrophysics. Dr. Robert Owen, a 1997 graduate of the Sandy school, spoke to more than 400 students […]
Alta, Corner Canyon, Hillcrest To Stage Productions
While Hollywood is celebrating the best in cinema with the Golden Globes and Academy Awards, three Canyons District high schools are preparing for some star-making turns in student-theater productions. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 14-15, Corner Canyon High is presenting student-directed plays in the school’s Little Theater. Entrance is free, but the school […]
Canyons’ CTE Director Elected to Serve on National Board
A Canyons District administrator has been elected by her peers to serve on the Board of Directors of the nation’s largest advocacy organization for Career and Technical Education. Canyons’ Career and Technical Education Director Janet Goble, who has been with CSD since its 2009 founding, on July 1, 2015 will assume the post of Administration […]
Hillcrest Trio Sets Sights on National History Day Honors
After three years of scoring at the National History Day competition, three Hillcrest High seniors are again working together with the hopes of participating in their fourth and final National History Day contest. Harry Han, Nick Cockrell, and David Skorut took fifth place at the 2014 National History Day competition in the documentary category […]
Free Workshop: Navigating School Transitions
Anxious about your special needs child’s transition from elementary to middle school, or from middle school to high school? Join us for a free workshop Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 to learn ways to help ease the transition and prepare your child for success. The workshop also will offer parents and family members information about transition […]
Beetdigger Wins Poster Contest For 2015 CSD Film Festival
The artwork on the sunset-color hued posters heralding the upcoming 6th annual Canyons District Film Festival is the work of Jordan High student Dexter Holmes. Holmes submitted this year’s winning entry in the poster contest for the 2015 festival, which is open to all Canyons District students and teachers. Holmes’ design, which features a red rock […]
Canyons District Board Members Take the Oath of Office
A new era of leadership in Canyons District was ushered in on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 with a ceremonial Oath of Office and a packed-with-supporters reception for the newly seated Canyons Board of Education.. It was an electric night for new Board members Clareen Arnold, who will represent the Sandy communities in District 4, and […]
Board Approves 2016-2017 School Calendar
It’s official: School will start on Aug. 24 in 2016. The Board of Education on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 approved the 2016-2017 academic calendar following extensive feedback from the public. “This is a decision we haven’t taken lightly,” Board Second Vice President Nancy Tingey said. The Board approved the calendar following input from nearly 250 patrons […]
Hillcrest Honors IB Grads, Invites New Students to Enroll
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” These words from American poet Henry David Thoreau undoubtedly will be heeded by the 110 Hillcrest High students honored at a special International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificate ceremony Friday, Jan. 2. The ceremony, held at Hillcrest High, featured remarks from Hillcrest Principal […]
