Jordan’s Babinski Honored as 5A Wrestling Coach of the Year
Jordan High School wrestling Coach Christian Babinski is used to helping his students win matches and titles. But this year, as his team took fourth place at the 5A State Championships, Babinski’s peers decided the beloved coach should receive a title of his own: 5A Wrestling Coach of the Year. Babinski’s methods help his students […]
School Nurses Give ‘Above and Beyond Award’ to East Midvale Principal
In eight years as principal of East Midvale Elementary, there wasn’t much Principal Sally Sansom didn’t do to help her students succeed in their education. Aside from the usual duties working with parents, coordinating with teachers, and motivating students Sansom went out of her way to make sure her students’ medical needs were […]
Peruvian Park Wins Creative Pursuits Bowl
A team of third-graders at Peruvian Park put their imaginations to the test at the recent 2014 Creative Pursuits Bowl, but it was no fantasy that the four-student team won first place at the competition it was real. The team of four students won by building an original model of a playground they designed […]
Five CSD Students Ace ACT in 2013-2014
Calvin Yu, a junior at Hillcrest High School and recipient of an invitation to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, is the fifth CSD student — and the fourth from the Home of the Huskies — to ace the ACT college entrance test in the 2013-2014 school year. Yu earned a top […]
South Park Academy Graduates Cheered for Accomplishments, Perseverence
A spirit of excitement and jubilation filled the air at the Utah State Prison Wednesday, June 11, 2014 as the male and female students of Canyon School District’s South Park Academy clapped and cheered through their graduation ceremonies. The 273 inmates donned yellow and blue caps and gowns to celebrate their accomplishment and acknowledge that, no matter […]
Salute to Success: Record $24.6 Million in Scholarships, College-Ready Diplomas, 4 State Titles in 2013-2014
The 2013-2014 school year in Canyons School District has been one for the books. From the record-breaking $24.6 million in offered scholarships and 71 percent of seniors earning a CSD college- and career-ready diploma to the four 5A state championships earned by high school athletes, Canyons students and employees have achieved heightened levels of excellence. […]
Hillcrest Track Star Breaks Hurdles Record
Ariana Williams made waves at high school track competitions as soon as she joined Hillcrest’s storied track team two years ago as a freshman. Now, as the winner of this year’s 5A State Track and Field Championships in the 300-meter hurdle event with a time of 43.04, Williams is carrying the torch for a team […]
You’re Invited! Come meet Canyons District’s New Superintendent
Canyons District’s new Superintendent is hitting the ground running. The Canyons Board of Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Jim Briscoe to the Canyons community. Starting next week, members of the Board will host public meetings to give students, parents, employees and community partners a chance to meet and get to know Dr. Briscoe. Members of […]
Dr. Rhode Honored During her Final Meeting as Interim Superintendent
In her final meeting as Canyons District’s Interim Superintendent and the last public meeting of her stellar 35-year career Dr. Ginger Rhode gave a “huge thanks” to students, teachers, staff, parents, and volunteers for their hard work in launching the first new school district to be created in Utah in nearly a century. “What […]
Canyons Announces Summer Nutrition Services
Nutritious meals will be served to children and their families throughout the summer. Over the summer months, free meals will be made available at several locations to children 18 years or younger. Meals will be available from June 9-Aug. 8, 2014 at Bell View, Copperview, Midvale, Midvalley, Sandy, East Midvale elementary schools and Union Park. The […]
