Applications Deadline For Dual-Immersion Programs Is Feb. 4
The application window for Canyons District’s dual-immersion language programs is Jan. 3 to Feb. 4, 2011. The dual immersion programs, offered in partnership with the State Office of Education, offers students as young as 5 years old instruction in a targeted language, including in the subjects of math, science and social studies, for at least […]
Hillcrest student wins twice in Space Shuttle flight contest
Hillcrest students’ science project won’t be the only sign of the Huskies aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour at its rescheduled April 1 launch. Hillcrest students in late November learned their science project was among 16 nationwide selected to fly aboard Endeavour as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program. In the days to follow, Hillcrest art […]
The Deadline to Join CSD Rosetta Stone World Language Club Has Been Extended
The deadline to enroll in the Canyons School District World Language Club a partnership with Rosetta Stone has been extended to Monday, Dec. 20. Canyons District is working with Rosetta Stone to offer language learning online for a discounted rate of $75 per individual account. This subscription is offered to Canyons District students, […]
CSD Principal Feted For ‘Significant Contributions’ To Adult Education
Dr. Lory Curtis, a 27-year educator and Principal of South Park Academy at the Utah State Prison, recently received the Presidents Award from the Utah Association of Adult, Community and Continuing Education. The association gives the annual award to an individual who has made “significant contributions and epitomizes leadership in the field of adult and […]
CTEC’s Holiday Poinsettia Sale Now Under Way
Buy your holiday poinsettias from the Canyons Technical Education Center, 825 E. 9085 South. The sale started Monday, Nov. 29. Call 801-826-6646 during school hours to pre-order the $6 plants, which come in a variety of colors. Delivery is free for orders of more than 50 plants.
2 CSD Paraeducators Win State Honors
Melissa Kimmel and Sarah Smith were named Outstanding Paraeducators by the Utah State Office of Education at the 16th annual Utah Paraeducator Conference Nov. 12-13. In all, 15 paraeducators from all parts of the state were honored for their service in Utah schools. Kimmel works at South Park Academy at the Utah State Prison and […]
Hillcrest Students’ Project to Fly on Space Shuttle Endeavour
{yoogallery src=[/images/stories/ShuttlePhotos/] width=[100″ >Click here to view photos height=[100″ >Click here to view photos} Hillcrest High School students, and their unique science project, are about to become part of space history. A science project designed by Hillcrest students Keltson Howell, Megan Dolle, and Nikos Liodakis is one of 16 nationwide, and the only one from […]
Hillcrest Student To Perform at Carnegie Hall
Cynthia Chen, a student at Hillcrest High School, has been selected for the 2011 American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. She will be a part of the Honors Band as a flutist. Participation in the Honors Orchestra, Honors Band, and Honors Choir is limited to the highest-rated high school performers from across […]
Canyons District Announces Winners Of Inaugural Apex Awards
The Canyons Board of Education is pleased to announce the recipients of the first-ever Canyons Apex Awards, honors designed to express gratitude to community leaders and educators who have been tireless champions of public education. The awards, which will be presented during a Nov. 16 dinner and awards ceremony, publicly celebrate the hard work […]
Power Restored at Mount Jordan Middle School
Electricity has been restored at Mount Jordan Middle School, which operated several hours without power Wednesday morning. A blown transformer caused the power outage. Electricity came on at the school at about 10:30 a.m. Canyons Superintendent Dave Doty determined early Wednesday that, despite the lack of power, school would be held as usual. There is […]
