CSD, Special Olympics Team Up On Inclusive Sports Program
Students at Alta, Brighton, Jordan and Hillcrest took the field Wednesday to help kick off the first-ever Unified Sports soccer games in Utah. Through a partnership with the Utah High School Activities Association, Special Olympics Utah started offering an inclusive sports program called Unified Sports that provides an opportunity for students with and without disabilities […]
Add ‘Sterling Scholar’ To Resumes of Hillcrest, Jordan Students
Two Canyons District students were golden in their efforts to become Sterling Scholars, an annual competition of academic achievement sponsored by the Deseret News and KSL-TV Channel 5. Hillcrest High’s David Sagae was announced as the overall winner in Business and Marketing, and Jordan High’s Tanner Nelson topped the competition in World Languages. Sagae, son of Joaquim and Caroline […]
CSD Kicks Off Development of Soccer Field For Brighton Bengals
With swift kicks of soccer balls through goal posts by two Brighton High student athletes, the Canyons District community cheered the start of work on a soccer field in front of the newly rebuilt Butler Middle School. Applause was constant at the Thursday, March 13, 2014 party to mark the start of work on the project, […]
New Soccer Field Kickoff March 13
Black top or green grass? When it comes to open space by Butler Middle School, the Canyons Board of Education is taking the field. The Board has unanimously approved a plan to preserve open space and pursue the development of a soccer field in front of the newly rebuilt Butler Middle School. A kickoff celebration […]
CSD Teaching Assistant Earns SUU Hall of Fame Honors
Lacee LePrey knows a little something about striking out. But for the Canyons District Youth-In-Custody teaching assistant, it’s not a bad thing it’s part of what makes her a champion. LePrey, who works with at-risk students at Canyons’ Genesis Youth Center, was recently inducted into Southern Utah University’s Athletic Hall of Fame for her accomplishments while […]
Alta Junior Chosen to Lead at Global Citizenship Conference
Sarah Farnsworth’s free time is spent working to make the world a better place. Rather than lounging at the pool in the summer, the Alta High junior rolls up her sleeves to help those in need, most recently by building bathrooms with septic tanks in the villages of Fiji. Her humanitarian work has led to […]
CSD Bus Blazes Safety Trail With 13-Camera System
Smile! You may be on Canyons camera. In late February, a bus in Canyons District’s fleet starting making the rounds in the District, capturing capturing clear-as-day footage of the motorists who aren’t stopping for the bus’ flashing red lights and stop sign. The infrared system, with 13 external and internal cameras, gives the Transportation Services Department an […]
Students Star In Campaign Promoting School Breakfast
Got milk? Our students do. Alta, Brighton, Jordan, Hillcrest and Corner Canyon high school students are the stars of posters promoting school breakfast and the benefits of drinking milk and consuming other dairy products as part of a healthy diet. The project, completed in time for National School Breakfast Week celebrated March 3-7 in Canyons District and beyond, […]
Nominate for American Indian Leadership Recognitions
“We want students to be recognized for their efforts. When students are recognized for the good things they’re doing, it’s positive reinforcement, and it strengthens the possibility that they’ll maintain their efforts or raise the bar.” David Shirley, CSD Counselor on Special Assignment Join us in nominating an American Indian high school student […]
Corner Canyon Student Earns U. Youth Leadership Award
Somehow, between playing the guitar, skiing and running track and cross country, Corner Canyon High School junior Alex Moushey still finds time to volunteer at The Road Home, serve at the Ronald McDonald House, and tutor his peers every Thursday night. Or, in terms of priorities, maybe it’s the other way around: Somehow, with all […]
