CSD Proctors College Entrance Exam At Prison School
When Canyons School District leaders say they strive to ensure all students are college- and career-ready, they mean all. All 11th-graders in Canyons District, including 43 students at South Park Academy at the Utah State Prison, recently took the ACT college-entrance test. This helps bring students a step closer to a college education and a […]
Educational Technology Specialist is Young Educator Of The Year
A Canyons District educational technology specialist was recently named the Utah Coalition for Education Technology’s Young Educator of the Year. Camille Cole, who was given the award at the UCET conference on March 2, 2012, has taken a leading role in several key projects, including CSD’s annual film festival, school technology grants and the District’s […]
PTA Honors CSD Administrator, Teacher, Volunteer
Matt Watts can literally feel the teenage angst surrounding him in the hallways at Mount Jordan Middle School. “A kid goes through about five different hair styles and clothing styles when they’re in middle school,” says Watts. “They push you but you also get the sense that they are glad you’re there for them, […]
Indian Hills Nets Most Wins in 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney
Indian Hills Middle School students netted three, first-place wins in Canyons’ 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, held March 6 8, 2012 at Jordan High School. Also posting first-place wins were Union, Eastmont, and Crescent View middle schools. The event was the most popular of the District’s Middle School Intramurals events to date, and involved 480 students […]
Differentiated Diploma Application
Think you’ve made the grade for one of Canyons District’s Advanced or Honors diplomas? Download an application to receive one of Canyons’ college- and career-ready high school diplomas, which encourage students to take rigorous classes so they can meet research-based standards of college-readiness and the heightened demands of today’s workforce. Canyons high schools will accept applications […]
‘More For 4’ Helps Children Get Off To A Good Start
Canyons School District wants all children to be ready for kindergarten. That’s why early childhood educators in the District have created a program to advise parents on the best ways to help their 3- and 4-year-old boys and girls prepare for school. At two upcoming events, Canyons District will give tips to parents on ways […]
2 Students Finalists For A Coke Scholarship (And A Smile)
Two Canyons District students are anxiously waiting to find out if they’ll have a college scholarship and a smile. Hillcrest senior Nikos Liodakis and Alta senior Tanner Jones are among 252 students nationwide to be named finalists for the prestigious 2012 Coca-Cola Scholarship. As such, both students will receive no less than a $10,000 scholarship, […]
CSD Employees, Sandy Students Can Get Fit With City Program
Sandy City invites all Canyons District employees and students in Sandy schools to participate in Healthy Sandy’s 5th annual “Slim Down/Shape Up” weight-loss, health and fitness program. The aim of the effort is to help families get in shape and learn more about nutrition and fitness. Event organizers say that for every pound lost by […]
Butler Middle Symphonic Band Invited To State Festival
Bryce Bollinger is all set for an important date: He’s got his tie, a clean, pressed shirt, black slacks and a shiny, Gerhard Baier trumpet. On Thursday, March 15, Bollinger, an eighth grader, will be one of about 40 students in a Butler Middle School band who will perform at an elite music festival […]
Have A Troubled Teen? Come To Our ‘Adolescent Issues Night’
The teenage years can be notoriously difficult to navigate. Canyons District recognizes this, and has planned an “Adolescent Issues Night” to provide parents some successful strategies as they guide and support their growing children. The keynote speaker of the 6:30-8:30 p.m. free event on Thursday, March 22 will be Joshua Covey, who leads business development […]
