Statement on Canyons District’s Decision Not To Participate In Utah’s Teacher Merit Pay Pilot Program

The Canyons Board of Education is deeply committed to fostering collaborative and innovative learning environments in our schools where every teacher, staff member, and student thrives. When weighing new initiatives, we evaluate their alignment with the District’s strategic goals and their potential for enhancing student achievement. After thorough consideration, and input from a sampling of […]

CTEC Students Spread Healing, Hope Through Festival of Trees

As Nathan Hampton strolled through rows upon rows of shining Tannenbaums, colorful quilts, and elaborate playhouses at the Festival of Trees, he thought about what it would be like for his construction students at the Canyons Technical Education Center (CTEC) to take part in the annual event. “I want the kids to be able to […]

Indian Hills Students Make Their Mark with ‘Makers Got Talent’ Competition

Seeing a student succeed in the classroom is enough to bring joy to any educator. Seeing students take what they’ve learned and use it to create a new program for their school is something truly special — which is exactly what Indian Hills eighth graders Bryce Campbell and William Bangerter accomplished last year. It all […]

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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 […]