Canyons District’s 2017 Teachers of the Year

These classroom powerhouses are the superheroes preparing the leaders of the future. Congratulations to all of the 2017 Canyons School District Teachers of the Year, who will be named in surprise celebrations at every school in Canyons District in the coming weeks.  Even without capes, biceps of steel and magic powers, these outstanding educators inspire […]

Board of Education Announces 3 Superintendent Finalists

The Canyons Board of Education today announces the historic selection of three finalists in the national search to appoint the District’s next Superintendent. The finalists, chosen after an exhaustive application-review and interview process, are the following veteran administrators and educators: Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent of Schools, DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428 in DeKalb, […]

CSD’s Interim Superintendent Announces Intention to Retire

Interim Superintendent Dr. Ginger Rhode, who played a major role in the launch of the Canyons School District and the creation and implementation of the District’s academic plan, is retiring, effective July 1, 2014. Dr. Rhode has served as Canyons’ Deputy Superintendent for Student Achievement and Chief Academic Officer since November 2008. She has served […]

Spring Skiing! Snowbird Announces Discount ‘Canyons Days’

Winter’s on its way out – so let’s hit the slopes for some spring skiing. Snowbird, one of Canyons District’s fantastic community partners, is hosting “Canyons Days at Snowbird” on the next several Fridays.  On Fridays, from now until Friday, April 25, Canyons District employees, students and their families can purchase heavily discounted lift passes.   […]

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 […]