The Plot Twist: How Student Choice Is Turning Teens Back Into Readers

There’s a quiet revolution happening at Alta High School—and it starts with 20 minutes of silence. Not the awkward kind. The good kind. The kind where teenagers are flipping pages, lost in books they chose themselves. If that sounds improbable, even a little magical, you’re not alone. “Sometimes I’ll look up and think… wait, they’re […]
The Plot Twist: How Student Choice Is Turning Teens Back Into Readers
Top Rankings, Strong Demand: Canyons High Schools Deliver

If school quality is measured by where families choose to enroll, Canyons District’s high schools are thriving. Even as school choice expands, 83 percent of local high school students choose Canyons schools, with another 770 students enrolling from outside District boundaries. That demand is backed by independent rankings. All five of CSD’s comprehensive schools placed […]
District Office Administrative Opening(s)
Human Resources has recently become aware of the following District Office Administrative opening: If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the specific job application at: Administrative Job Openings. Note: The position closes to applications on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Hillcrest Wins Theater Title for 4th Consecutive Year, All CSD Schools Shine at State

Standing ovation! Hillcrest High continued its awards-season winning streak at the Utah High School Activities Association’s state theater festival, capturing its fourth consecutive state title. The Huskies’ state-title win also came within days of being nominated in nine categories, including Best Musical, of the Utah High School Musical Theater Awards. The Huskies have achieved 10 […]
Fueling Summer: Free Meals for All Children, June 1–July 31

Did you know when school is out for summer, school-aged children can still access free school meals? Three Canyons District schools will be serving up free breakfast and lunch from June 1 to July 31, 2026 as part of the federally approved Seamless Summer Meals Program. All children 18 years and younger are eligible to […]
District Office Administrative Opening(s)
Human Resources has recently become aware of the following District Office Administrative opening(s): If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please complete the specific job application at: Administrative Job Openings.
Canyons School District Names Mindy Robison as Assistant Superintendent

Canyons School District has named veteran educator Mindy Robison as its new Assistant Superintendent, elevating a homegrown leader who has spent more than a decade serving the schools that shaped her. Robison, currently a School Performance Director over middle schools, was appointed to the Assistant Superintendent role by the Canyons Board of Education on Tuesday […]
Canyons Announces First Administrative Appointment for 2026-2027

The Canyons Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Rudes as the new principal of the Canyons Technical Education Center (CTEC). Rudes, who is currently the Principal at Butler Middle School, will transition to CTEC after the close of the 2025-2026 school year. He succeeds Doug Hallenbeck who is […]
“Hire a Theater Kid” – How Theater is Helping Students Prepare for Success

Experts have found students who participate in theater exhibit higher test scores, improved analytical thinking and communication skills, and are more likely to graduate. Look no further than theater students right here in Canyons District to see the proof. The theater departments at all five of Canyons’ traditional high schools are competing in the state […]
