Governor’s Office Recognizes Diamond Ridge High’s Suzanne Hales
She is an unfailingly kind and fiercely loyal champion of students. But don’t expect her to put up with any nonsense. Whether Suzanne Hales is getting after students for coming late to school or consoling them with words of compassion, the Head Secretary at Diamond Ridge High makes it known how much she cares. “Suzanne […]
The Panthers Return: Peruvian Park Elementary Re-Opens with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Add this to the gratitude list for the Peruvian Park Panthers: The opening of their newly rebuilt school, just in time for the Thanksgiving season. Made possible as part of an ambitious plan to improve schools in every corner of Canyons School District, the rebuild of the 58-year-old campus is something the Panther community has […]
Something Safe This Way Comes: CSD Gives Halloween Safety Tips
It’s Halloween — the night of fun and frights. All across Canyons, schools are celebrating All Hallows Eve with parades, parties, dances and other activities. But Halloween hijinks won’t end at the heralding of the last school bell. As soon as the sun sets Monday, your family’s little zombies, witches and ghosts will head out […]
Podcast: A Canyons District Counselor’s Ultimate Guide to Applying for Scholarships
Before being hired to help Jordan High students obtain scholarships, Lisa Petersen became adept at finding funds for her education and then for her children’s college studies. “Money was tight,” Petersen said. “I knew this was the only way they were going to go to school.” Years later, Petersen now helps college-bound Beetdiggers acquire more […]
UHSAA Names 47 CSD Seniors to Academic All-State Teams for Fall Sports
“Run the day. Don’t let it run you.” That phrase may be an advertising slogan for Nike, but it also could well be the mottos of the Canyons fall-sport student-athletes who also are academic superstars. Forty-seven seniors at Alta, Brighton, Corner Canyon, Hillcrest and Jordan high schools have earned spots on the Utah High School […]
Peak performances: Canyons District honors 2022 Apex Awards winners
Continuing a cherished tradition, the best of the best in Canyons School District were honored with 2022 Apex Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Midvale Middle. The 13th annual event featured award presentations for this year’s well-deserving winners in nine categories, special performances by talented performing arts students from Canyons high schools, a red-carpet entry […]
Thousands of Canyons Students are Diggin’ School Lunch
Peace, Love and School Lunch! That groovy statement is the theme of this year’s National School Lunch Week, which is taking place from Monday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Oct. 14. Even President Joe Biden is spreading the good vibes. Leading up to this annual observance, he passed a national proclamation in honor of the school […]
Need Help Paying for College? File a FAFSA
Figuring out how to pay for college can be a little overwhelming. But there’s one surefire way to make sure you don’t miss out on billions of dollars in available federal aid: File the FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the gateway to all sorts of funding — so, before you […]
Champions of Children: Have You Thanked a Principal Today?
Colorful fall leaves, football season and Halloween festivities are a few fun reasons to celebrate the month of October. Here’s another: October is also National Principals Month. It’s been said that behind every successful school is a great principal, and that’s certainly the case in Canyons District. Alta View Elementary Principal Scott Jameson, who was […]
Thank You: Let’s Hear it for Canyons’ Hard-Working Custodians!
Canyons District’s Custodial and Grounds Coordinator Kevin Kelson humorously mentioned a light-hearted saying about the work accomplished by custodians. Noted during an interview for this week’s Connect Canyons podcast, the saying goes like this: “No one knows what we do until we don’t do it.” Thankfully, we don’t have to experience that with the amazing […]
