Midvale Middle’s Simons Honored as Utah’s Top Middle School AP

The things students say make her laugh. Sometimes, the things they say break her heart. But of all the things, there’s never a time when ConnieTrue Simons ever doubts whether she and her colleagues at Midvale Middle are making a difference in the lives of Trojan teenagers and adolescents. “I love being at this school. […]

Announced: 2025 Teachers of the Year

Canyons Welcomes Three Newly-Elected Board Members

As its first order of business for the 2025 year, the Canyons Board of Education welcomed two new members to its ranks and the return of a third.  Taking their Oaths of Office on Jan. 7 were: Jackson Lewis, the new representative for District No. 1 and the youngest elected official in Utah; Katie Dahle, […]

How to Apply for Preschool, Enroll in Kindergarten

Here’s How to Apply for Preschool, Enroll in Kindergarten

Word is getting out about the learning and growth happening in Canyons District’s top-ranked preschool and kindergarten programs. To meet the needs of the community, preschool is now available at 13 locations across the District. And, with districtwide access to free full-day kindergarten, Canyons District’s kindergarteners now enjoy double the learning and double the fun! […]

Connect Canyons: Earning National AVID Distinction

Here’s What It Takes To Earn National Distinction For College-Readiness

Merriam Webster defines the word avid as characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit. That’s exactly how students in our five AVID schools pursue their education with the goal of graduating college- and career-ready.  AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, and it’s a research-backed college prep program which is offered at 7,500 schools across the […]

Jordan High Students, Families Get Sneak Peek at School Improvements

The Jordan High community on Tuesday got a sneak peek at the renderings of the $23.2 million construction and renovation project planned for the home of the Beetdiggers.  The sleek and contemporary designs of a new field house and the renovation of the school’s entryways were put up for display in the Jordan High commons […]

Draper Park ‘Shark Tank’ Competition to be Featured on CNBC

When CNBC contacted representatives for the state of Utah, saying they wanted to feature a school that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of the state, the spotlight was turned to Draper Park Middle School and its “Shark Tank” competition for young entrepreneurs. “Out of hundreds of schools, they chose our College and Career Awareness class,” says […]

Connect Canyons: Brighton Alumni Shines as Miss Utah