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 […]
Canyons Community Invited to Oath of Office Ceremony
Put it on your calendars: The Canyons District community is invited to a reception and Oath of Office ceremony for the newly elected members of the Canyons Board of Education. The Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 event will be at the Canyons Support Services Center, 9361 S. 300 East. The 7 p.m. reception will be in […]
Canyons Preschools Accepting Applications Starting Jan. 5
Want your child to start attending preschool in Canyons School District in fall 2015? New-student applications for available spots in the preschool programs at Altara, Butler, Jordan Valley, Quail Hollow and Willow Springs will be accepted starting Jan. 5. All schools with space for tuition-paying students have morning and afternoon sessions. Morning sessions are […]
Corner Canyon’s Clark is UHSAA Music Educator of the Year
A decorated music educator at Corner Canyon High School has received a top award from the Utah High School Activities Association: The Distinguished Service Award for Music Educator of the Year. Dr. Clark’s fame as a performance musician is eclipsed only by his reputation among Corner Canyon students and fellow teachers as a highly respected […]
State Testing & Accountability: School Grades, PACE Reports
CSD schools’ performance is holding steady, with some improvement, on the state’s accountability reports for student achievement, according to data issued Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 by the Utah State Office of Education. The Utah School Grading reports show that 35 CSD schools, up from 34 schools in 2014, have earned A or B grades. No CSD […]
CSD Foundation Gives $90,000 to Teachers for Innovative Projects
The holidays have arrived early for some Canyons District teachers. The Canyons Education Foundation spent two days last week criss-crossing the District to surprise teachers in their classrooms with the news that they had been chosen to receive a 2014 Foundation Innovation Grant. The Foundation distributed 17 grants made possible by generous community donations […]
CSD Students Do ‘Hour of Code’ Dec. 8-12, 2014
The Hour of Code is here and CSD students are ready. Hour of Code is a global movement supported by teachers, school districts, celebrities, President Obama, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates even Young Pakistani activist Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai aimed at exposing students to computer coding and brighter futures. During the […]
Canyons CFO Leon Wilcox Earns National Budget Award
When it comes to matters of money, Canyons School District is in good hands. Canyons District, under the leadership of CFO Leon Wilcox, has earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, and represents a significant achievement in following nationally […]
