Connect Canyons: Power of Volunteerism in CSD

The Power of Volunteerism in Canyons School District

Here at Canyons School District, our community is rooted in the idea of helping each other. This year alone, more than 8,500 volunteers have lent a hand in classrooms and schools across the District. In light of International Volunteer Day, the Connect Canyons crew sat down with two of the most generous volunteers in the […]

Canyons Announces Mid-Year Administrative Appointments

Nicole Svee Magann’s promotion to an administrative position with the Student Wellness Services Department was among several appointments announced Tuesday by the Canyons Board of Education and Administration. Magann, who has more than 30 years in education and a decade of experience as a school administrator, currently serves as Principal of Willow Canyon Elementary. At […]

Eastmont Middle Earns National Recognition for College-Prep Emphasis

At an assembly, punctuated by confetti canons and thunderous student applause, Eastmont Middle earned a rare distinction on Wednesday. The home of the Patriots is one of two schools in Utah ever to be named an AVID National Demonstration School, a designation signaling the school’s student achievement and commitment to college- and career-readiness. “This is […]

Connect Canyons: Teachers ‘Keeping it Real’ with AI

The Smart Ways Canyons District Students, Teachers are ‘Keeping it Real’ with AI

Artificial intelligence is new, fast-evolving, disruptive — and, for some — a little scary. It should be some comfort to know we’ve been here before. Think back to the birth of the printing press, color TVs, personal computers and the Internet. The rise of anything this pervasively transformative is either heralded as the answer to […]

Connect Canyons: School Psychology

Celebrating the Important Role of School Psychologists

National School Psychology Week and National School Psychologist Appreciation Week is an annual event that takes place during the second week of November. This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities. It is an opportunity to recognize school psychologists who work to help children thrive […]

Apply to Transfer to Top-Ranked Canyons School District Starting Nov. 15

School Choice: Apply to Transfer to Top-Ranked Canyons School District Starting Nov. 15

Looking for hands-on, project-based learning in science and technology? How about top-ranked music, dance, and theater programs, or high school courses that will earn you college credit? Maybe football, mountain biking, or esports is your jam. As Utah’s newest public school system, Canyons School District was created to give families more of a choice in their child’s education — and […]