Hundreds of Middle Schoolers to Perform at Canyons Honors Festival
Talented student-musicians at Canyons District middle schools are readying to harmonize in ways they never have before. More than 200 sixth- through eighth-grade students have been selected, either by audition or their A-grade classroom participation, to sing or play instruments at the prestigious Canyons District Middle school Honors Music Festival. “This is the best of […]
Fluent in More Than One Language? Apply for the Seal of Biliteracy
In a world where bilingualism is a superpower, Canyons students are proving just how far language can take them. Last year, 78 percent of the high school seniors who applied earned Utah’s Seal of Biliteracy. Each year, Canyons School District invites high school juniors and seniors to apply for the Seal of Biliteracy, a designation […]
Clash of the Titans: Dr. Robins chats with his son, Mt. Ridge Coach Nick Robins, and CCHS Coach Kjar about Friday’s football semifinal
One of the storylines swirling Friday’s 6A semifinal battle between perennial powerhouse Corner Canyon and the on-the-rise Mountain Ridge is a good-natured question of allegiances: Which team will Canyons Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins be cheering for during the 11 a.m. game at the University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium. Will Dr. Robins, a Hall of Fame […]
Clash of the Titans: Dr. Robins chats with his son, Mt. Ridge Coach Nick Robins, and CCHS Coach Kjar about Friday’s football semifinal
Their Service, Our Freedom: Canyons Salutes Veterans With Essay Contest, New Dedication Wall
Freedom is never free — and on Veterans Day, Canyons District schools pause to remember the men and women whose service has safeguarded the rights we enjoy, including the right to a free and appropriate education. Every Veterans Day, CSD classrooms open their doors to parents, neighbors, and grandparents in uniform who exemplify what it […]
The Power of Performance: The Lasting Impact of Theater in Education
Studies show students who participate in theater programs exhibit higher-than-average scores on standardized tests, making it more likely they’ll graduate and attend college. The theater arts also nurture critical thinking and communication skills — not to mention, it can be fun stepping into the shoes of different characters and worlds. As Canyons School District’s five […]
The Power of Performance: The Lasting Impact of Theater in Education
Excellence Endures: 28 Canyons Schools Earn ‘Best in Utah’ Distinction
For the fifth straight year, the sun continues to rise on excellence in Canyons School District. Sunrise Elementary once again claimed the No. 1 spot on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of “Best Elementary Schools in Utah,” leading a strong showing by Canyons across the board. In all, 22 Canyons’ elementary schools placed […]
Announcing the Fall Theater Lineup for Canyons High Schools
The start of the chilly fall weather signals the time of the school year when Canyons District high schools stage family-friendly Broadway favorites and classics. This year is no different. The award-winning theater programs at Alta, Brighton, Corner Canyon, Hillcrest and Jordan high schools are in final rehearsals before they open shows full of intrigue, […]
Canyons Teacher Promotes Good Digital Citizenship Year-Round
To say we live in a digital age has become a bit of a cliché, but it’s true. From how we schedule appointments or make a reservation to how our vehicles operate to devices on our wrists and in our pockets, technology has become a major part of our day-to-day lives. The same can be […]
