Open House: Come Celebrate Union Middle’s Proud History, Bright Future
Union Middle School opened in 1968, a turbulent time in America’s history marked by the loss of two advocates for peace: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy. Knowing this, it’s tempting to connect the “Union” name to an appeal for civic unity. In truth, it speaks more directly to a time […]
I had a great time at the Glacier Hills Elementary Spring Fling! It was wonderful to see our community come together, exploring and appreciating the school’s facilities. The kids had a blast participating in entertaining games, and the food trucks were on hand to serve up some tasty treats. The atmosphere was energetic, and everyone […]
Trojan Math Teacher Extraordinaire Named CSD’s 2023 Teacher of the Year
Previous Next Maxwell Eddington learned an invaluable lesson from a dear relative earlier in life that continues to impact him and those whose lives he positively influences as an eighth-grade mathematics teacher at Midvale Middle School. “My great-grandma used to say, ‘Love is the answer — and now what was the question?’” Eddington recalled. “That’s […]
Summer Eats: Here’s Where Kids and Teens Can Find Free Summer Meals
When school is out for the summer, the stovetops will still be sizzling in Canyons District cafeterias. Four Canyons schools will be serving free breakfast and lunch from June 5 to July 28 as part of the federally-approved Summer Food Service Program. All children 18 years and younger are eligible to receive the nutritional meals […]
Book Blitz: Reading Takes Practice, and Practice Can be Fun
I had the pleasure of attending the Book Blitz Jr. championship event and am delighted to offer my heartfelt congratulations to the amazing team from Sunrise Elementary for their exceptional victory in the districtwide competition. It was inspiring to see young students embrace the joy of reading and challenge themselves to explore new books and […]
Reading is More Fun with Friends!
Reading isn’t something you typically think of being a group activity. But in Canyons, we are building communities of readers with activities like the annual Book Blitz and Book Blitz Jr. contests — and it’s a community that anyone can join! Book Blitz is a Jeopardy-style competition where student teams are challenged to answer questions […]
The week before Spring Break was busy! I started the week by visiting Diamond Ridge High and Entrada Adult High School. I was so impressed by the way the school building is evolving to meet the diverse needs of our nontraditional high school students. The classes are welcoming, teachers and staff know everyone by name, […]
What a great, few days at the National School Boards Association’s Annual Conference! I always come away feeling inspired and empowered to make a difference in our schools. It was a true pleasure to spend time with my Canyons Board of Education colleagues and learn from other school board members from around the nation. #NSBA2023 […]
CSD’S Annual Book Blitz Contest Draws 400 Student Contestants
Reading is the most important academic skill a student can acquire. If students can read, they can learn anything. But just like anything else, if you want to be good at reading, you have to spend time doing it — and how better to practice and test your reading skills than with your friends? Canyons […]
