‘Accept Nothing But Greatness,’ NFL Player Tells CVMS Students
Washington Redskins linebacker Bryan Kehl told Crescent View Middle School eighth-graders to “accept nothing but greatness” from themselves as they press forward in pursuit of their hopes and dreams. Kehl, a graduate of Brighton High and Brigham Young University, spent an hour with the students on Monday, March 11, 2013, urging them to set challenging […]
Sandy Gives Major Award, Names Park After CSD’s Scott Cowdell
A family-friendly park tucked away in a corner of a cozy Sandy neighborhood will bear the name of a Canyons District employee and longtime Sandy City Councilman who has dedicated much of his life to the betterment of the place he calls home. For his contributions to the city and its residents, the former Center […]
CTEC Students ‘Master the Mainframe’
CTEC students are making a name for themselves with IBM executives nationwide. The students in Cody Henrichsen’s IT Programming class placed 14th in IBM’s 8th annual Master the Mainframe Contest, which included high school and college student contestants from across the United States and Canada. Additionally, CTEC student Sam Fuller was honored for being among […]
Canyons Announces New Leadership Appointments
Canyons District is pleased to announce new leadership appointments. The following have accepted new administrative roles in Canyons District schools: Scott Jameson, now serving as Principal at Altara Elementary, will become Assistant Principal at Albion Middle School. Kelly Tauteoli, currently Assistant Principal at Midvale Middle, also will move to Albion Middle School. Nicole Svee-Magann, currently Assistant […]
Ski Over Spring Break! Snowbird Hosts CSD on March 29
Spend part of your spring break on the slopes. Snowbird is offering $25 half-day lift passes to Canyons employees, students and their families on March 29, 2013. The pass is for 1-4:30 p.m. but doesn’t get the pass-holder access to the tram. The discount will be given to skiers who present a coupon at […]
Victory Light to Shine at Corner Canyon High
Electric-blue lights will shine bright in the night sky when honors come raining down on the Corner Canyon Chargers. Thanks to a generous donation, a Victory Light will be installed in the new bell tower atop Canyons’ new high school, which opens this fall. “You will be able to see it from all parts of […]
Alta Swimmer, JHS Quarterback, JHS Football Team Nominated for State of Sport Awards
Two Canyons District record-holding student athletes and this year’s 5A gridiron champions are nomineees in the Governor’s State of Sport Awards, which honor excellence in athletics. Winners are chosen by the public via online voting. Votes can be submitted Monday, March 4, 2013 through Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at midnight. High School Female Athlete […]
Alta Saxophonist Among Nation’s Elite
If you notice Alta senior Jacob White has a bounce in his step, here’s why: The tenor saxophonist been named to the Music for All’s Jazz Band of America, an ensemble of the nation’s elite student jazz music artists. The Alta Jazz Band President and saxophone section leader is believed to be the first Utah […]
CSD Announces Date of Foundation’s Spring Gala
The Canyons School District Education Foundation is moving full steam ahead on a major capital campaign to support the District’s STEAM initiatives. In an effort to prepare our students for the workplace demands of the 21st century, Canyons is focusing on our offerings in STEAM science, technology, engineering, environment, arts and mathematics. To […]
Board Member Receives City’s Outstanding Service Award
Canyons Board Member Tracy Scott Cowdell has received the Outstanding Service Award from the City of Sandy. Cowdell was honored at the Feb. 19, 2013 Sandy Appreciation Awards Banquet, held to honor community service in the city. The banquet is hosted by Mayor Tom Dolan and the Sandy City Council. Cowdell’s community service includes his […]
