Brighton students are giving the community the gift of music. This was evident at the Brighton High Bands Festival Concert I was able to attend on March 23. The program was wonderful! Each performing group did a fantastic job. I was especially impressed with the enthusiasm and joy with the enthusiasm and joy with which […]
It was such a great experience to attend the Brighton High Feeder School luncheon, which was held recently. I loved getting to know other parents and administrators who care about Canyons schools as much as I do. We discussed the legislative session and got updates on Brighton High. Thanks to the Brighton School Community Council […]
In the past few weeks, I was excited to be invited to participate as a judge at Willow Canyon’s Battle of the Books. I am always happy to support activities that help add the spark to our school curriculum. The students knew their books and answered with confidence. Such close competition! Everyone did such a […]
Canyoneering Academy Presents: What Every Parent Needs to Know About School Safety

Every child deserves to feel safe, secure, and cared for at school. That’s why in Canyons District, safety measures are focused not just on outfitting facilities with modern security features but also on building confident learners. Canyons invites families to become familiar with our safety protocols at the next Canyoneering Academy Parent Information Night. Sponsored […]
Think Safe: CSD Aims for Safe, Welcoming, and Prepared Schools
Rise and Shine: It’s Testing Season in Utah Schools

Soon students throughout Utah will begin taking RISE and Aspire Plus, those end-of-year exams that show how much students have learned over the course of the year. Why do schools test? What do the results mean, and why should students and parents care? Tests are a sign of what’s working in the classroom and what […]
Veteran Educator, Administrator Picked to Help Lead CSD Elementary Schools

A veteran educator who has experience as a teacher, academic coach, assistant principal, principal and a recruiter in Canyon’s Human Resources Department has been appointed a director over half of the District’s elementary schools. Sally Sansom, who has spent nearly a decade criss-crossing the country in search of the best teacher talent for Canyons classrooms, […]
Blinding Us with Science! CSD’s Sean Thorpe is Bringing Science to the Masses

Move over Neil deGrasse Tyson, there’s a new popularizer of science in town. Sean Thorpe, an instructional coach at Canyons School District, has found a way to introduce not just students, but entire school communities, to the wonders of science. They’re called Science Festivals. Not to be confused with science fairs, where students enter projects […]
Procurement Month: Senior Buyer’s Positive Attitude an Asset to CSD’s Purchasing Department

Gayle Christensen, a Senior Buyer in Canyons District’s Purchasing Department, lives by the quote: “When you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be positive or negative; an optimist or a pessimist. I choose to be an optimist. It’s all a matter of perspective.” Combined with her conscientious productivity and work […]
What’s Cooking With Kindergarten? CSD Adopts Free Full-Day Kindergarten Districtwide

Psst! Have you heard what’s cooking with kindergarten? Canyons District is excited to announce that we are offering free full-day kindergarten at each of our 28 elementary schools. This programmatic shift and expansion is made possible with funding approved by the Utah Legislature. Participation in the full-day kindergarten schedule is not required. Parents who would […]
