Growing Tomorrow’s Teachers Canyons Partners with Western Governors University to Address Teacher Shortage
Call it a homegrown solution to the national teacher shortage. Through a new scholarship program, Canyons School District — in partnership with Western Governors University — hopes to encourage more of its educational support staff to consider a rewarding career in teaching. WGU is offering exclusive $5,000 Pathway to Teaching Scholarships to Canyons employees to […]
Academic All-State Awards Announced in Theater, Debate and Music
Twenty-nine Canyons District students have earned Academic All-State Awards in theater, forensics and music. Students from Alta, Jordan and Corner Canyon were honored with these prestigious awards, which are given to students who excel academically while also performing and competing at elite levels. Academic All-State Awards are given to students who have a 4.0 cumulative […]
Thank you for making a difference. National assistant principals week
It’s been said that great leaders don’t aspire to be leaders. They set out to make a difference. This week for National Assistant Principals Week, April 4-8, we salute the difference-makers in Canyons District. While much of the work of our assistant principals happens behind the scenes — analyzing student achievement data, coaching teachers and […]
STATE OF SPORT TOP MALE ATHLETE HONOR
A big senior year was just made bigger for Corner Canyon High’s Cody Hagen. Hagen is the 2022 Male High School Athlete of the Year in the Governor’s State of Sports Awards. Hagen, who has committed to play football at Brigham Young University, also is one of the fastest runners competing in prep track events. […]
Penny Petersen’s Picture-Perfect Brighton High Career Ending after 49 years
Penny Petersen has worked at Brighton High for almost as long as the 52-year-old school has been in existence. In her 49 years with the Bengals, she has worn many hats. But it was a side-hustle — a non-paying one — that endeared her to so many student-athletes. That, and her bright spirit, deep affection […]
Digital Citizenship the Focus of Parent Information Night Headlined by Utah Author Jason Hewlett
It’s the parenting dilemma of the digital age: How do we encourage our kids to take advantage of all that technology affords while protecting them from the hazards of too much screen time? How do we model the healthy use of technology when we, too, fight the allure of smart phones and social media? At […]
Seal of Approval Canyons Earns Districtwide Accreditation, Quality Endorsement
Following years of rigorous review, Canyons School District has received districtwide accreditation through Cognia, signaling to the Canyons community that CSD schools meet national standards of excellence. “This seal of approval from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission is a mark of quality,” said Canyons Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins. “It provides families with assurance of our […]
‘DIGGER DECA STUDENTS RUN ‘GOLDEN’ STORE
Business-oriented students at Jordan High are winning awards for their oversight of the school store. The ‘Diggers’ store, called the Spot, has been recognized as one of only four school stores in Utah to earn the Distributive Education Clubs of America’s (DECA) highest level of distinction — a gold certification — and will be recognized […]
Behind the Seams: The Magical Creative Costuming Process of Hillcrest’s ‘Prince Caspian’
https://youtu.be/v4uiIFcP7lw We willingly suspend disbelief when we watch a theater production. We know we are watching something unreal and fictional, but we go along with it because we identify with the characters or the plot feels plausible. Costume design can either fortify or shatter that fragile contract, believes Hillcrest High costume designer Michelle Abbott, who […]
ACADEMIC STATE CHAMPIONS
The Jordan High boys swimmers not only had a great season, finishing 12th in the entire state, but they claimed an honor reserved for the top student-athletes in Utah. The ‘Diggers were named the 2021-2022 5A Academic State Champions by the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. The honor is reserved for the 5A varsity team […]
