Recognizing the Signs: How to Talk to Your Children About Drugs and What to do in the Event of an Overdose
It’s a topic we’d all like to avoid but an important discussion to have. How do we talk to our children about drugs? When do we start those conversations, and what can we do in the event of an overdose? Prompted by Utah’s observance of National Overdose Awareness Day, the crew at Connect Canyons put […]
On Patriot Day — Sept. 11 — Canyons Embraces America’s Promise to ‘Never Forget’
“We have seen the decency of a loving and giving people who have made the grief of strangers their own.” – Former President George W. Bush “We have seen the decency of a loving and giving people who have made the grief of strangers their own.” – Former President George W. Bush Monday, Sept. 11, […]
Open for Business: Union Middle School welcomes students, parents to first back-to-school night
Fresh paint and shining stained-glass windows welcomed hundreds into the spacious hallways and sparkling new classrooms at Union Middle at the school’s grand opening celebration. “Wow!” “Oh my goodness!” “This is amazing!” are just a few of the reactions from parents as they toured the hallways for the first time. The Bobcats, who started the […]
A District of Winners: Canyons District Takes Home Top Marks in High School Rankings
The saying goes, “winning is a state of mind.” Here in the Canyons School District, our high schools are taking winning to a whole new level. Newly published rankings by U.S. News and World Report show Canyons high schools are coming out on top. CSD high schools claim five of the top dozen spots when […]
Is Your Child a Good Fit for CSD’s Advanced-Learner Program?
Have you noticed that your child has an insatiable curiosity or a need to explore subjects in surprising depth? Or an ability to quickly learn complex information? Or a near constant need for mental stimulation? If so, your student might be a candidate for Canyons District’s SALTA magnet program for advanced learners. SALTA, Supporting Advanced […]
Here’s How CSD Teachers Can Get Money to Transform Their Classrooms
Teachers are constantly generating ideas for improving instruction. They are the secret sauce for innovation, a wellspring of ideas for advancing education, which is why the Canyons Education Foundation each year offers grants to help teachers bring their big ideas to fruition. Applications are open now for the Foundation’s competitive Innovation grants, which recognize and […]
Celebrate Back-to-School Time with Real Salt Lake at Aug. 26 Game
Kick off the school year with Real Salt Lake! The Saturday, Aug. 26 game at America First Field, located in the heart of Canyons District boundaries, is Canyons District’s Back-to-School Celebration Night. Families in Canyons District can get tickets for this Saturday’s game at a discount. Click here to get the discount tickets to see […]
Virtually Yours: Canyons Virtual Academy Expands to Bring ‘Me-Learning’ Free of Charge to all Utah Students, Grades 6-12
Founded in 2011, Canyons Virtual Academy — previously known as Canyons Online — has brought the benefits of digital learning to tens of thousands of Utah high school students from as far north as Logan to as far south as St. George. Now, the same proven, personalized learning will also be open to younger, middle-school-aged […]
Ribbon Cutting: Come See the New Union Middle School
Great care and attention has gone into building the new home for the Bobcats. Built to modern seismic standards, the new school building is considerably more energy efficient than its 55-year-old predecessor. Conservation-minded students will appreciate the waterwise landscaping. The concrete and steel construction is low-maintenance and durable. “The new Union Middle is built to […]
Longtime CSD Educator Offers Tips for Taking the Middle School Plunge
From which outfit to wear, to meeting new teachers, a lot can weigh on the minds of sixth-graders and their parents as middle school begins. But Canyons District Instructional Coach Alison Keddington has these words of comfort for those taking the plunge: “Middle school is not like a high dive into a deep end, sink […]
