CSD Director Chosen as New Superintendent of Provo Schools
An innovative and energetic Canyons School District director who has a reputation for having a laser-like focus on increasing student achievement has been selected as the new superintendent of the Provo City School District. Wendy Dau, CSD’s Director of State and Federal Programs, was appointed the new leader of the 13,500-student public school system on […]
Let’s Celebrate Nutrition Workers on National Lunch Hero Day!
Cinco de Mayo is fun and all, but we’re even more excited about another May 5th celebration. Along with educators across the country, Canyons School District is happily observing National Lunch Hero Day. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the fantastic and hard-working nutrition workers at our schools and District office. Here’s a National Lunch […]
CSD Schools Abloom with Spring Activities
Spring must finally be here! I recently attended Glacier Hills Elementary’s Spring Fling open house. They opened the building to those in the community who live in the area but do not currently have students attending the school. They showcased student artwork and writing down the hallways. Teachers were running games outside. There were booths […]
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 […]
