Here’s Why CSD Schools Teach Information Literacy
Being a good citizen means being an informed citizen. Nothing short of a healthy democracy depends on it, says Canyons District’s Library and Media Specialist Gretchen Zaitzeff, who in 2022 helped bring into being an “information investigators” program that is empowering students to become just that. The program, launched with a state grant and additional […]
Attitude of Gratitude: How Gratitude Can Help Ourselves and Others
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” – A.A. Milne, “Winnie-the-Pooh” Lowered blood pressure, improved immune function, more efficient sleep, and reduced risk for depression and anxiety. All these benefits and more flow from practicing gratitude. It’s that time of year where […]
Canyons Elementary, Middle Schools Dominate U.S. News Rankings
Canyons District may be known for its state of the art schools. But it’s what goes on inside that sets us apart. Twenty-seven CSD elementary and middle schools topped the charts in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, earning “Best Schools” badges for display on their websites. Eight of CSD’s elementary schools are […]
Canyons District Salutes its Substitute Teachers
Choose your aphorism, from “it takes a village” to “many hands make light work.” There are many phrases we use every day to emphasize the importance of a group of people working together — and nowhere is the spirit of teamwork more apparent than in a public school system. Canyons employs about 6,000 professionals, all […]
Fluent in More Than One Language? Apply for the Seal of Biliteracy
This badge of honor gives students a competitive edge when applying for jobs and college, and it was earned by 78 percent of Canyons’ high school seniors who applied for it last year. It’s called the Seal of Biliteracy — and the time to apply to have it affixed to your student’s transcripts is now. […]
Focus on STEM, STEAM is Conduit to Help Canyons Students Learn, Grow
Oh, how life has changed since Y2K. While it’s been just two decades since the start of the new millennium, advancements in technology seem to have taken society light years into the future. To ensure Canyons students remain at the forefront of understanding the world around them, STEM-related lessons have been built into the school […]
School Choice: Apply to Transfer to Top-Ranked Canyons School District, Starting Nov. 15
In Utah, school choice means providing parents with educational options, and the freedom to choose the best options for their child — and a growing number of families are choosing Canyons School District. Under state law, parents can apply to have their students attend a school outside their neighborhood boundaries. The Early Enrollment window for applying for […]
Job Training: How Salt Lake Businesses Can Help Prepare Special Education Students for Careers
The vision of success for Canyons School District is that every student will graduate college- and career-ready. That extends through the average grade levels and beyond with the Canyons Transition Academy (CTA). In this week’s episode of Connect Canyons, we sit down with Linda Hall, the Administrator over CTA as well as Brian McGill, the […]
Paging All Thespians: The Curtain is Set to Go Up On Fall High School Musicals
It’ll be “Almost Like Being in Love” when the lights go down and the curtain goes up on “Brigadoon,” one of this year’s lineup of fall high school musical productions. We know our Canyons thespians pull out all the stops when it comes to their theatrical productions and this year they’re treating the community with […]
Canyons Tops Niche.com Rankings for Second Consecutive Year
Curious how Canyons School District stacks up against the competition? For the second year running, Canyons ranks No. 1 for Best School Districts in Salt Lake County and the surrounding metropolitan area. That’s according to the 2024 rankings by Niche.com, a platform that connects students with the schools and colleges of their choice. Included in […]
