Canyons Warns of Viral TikTok Trend, Asks Parents for Help in Monitoring Student Social Media Use
Canyons School District is taking a zero-tolerance approach to viral images and school threats circulating on social media as part of a new TikTok trend that’s sweeping the nation. Though slow to reach Utah, schools throughout the state are starting to see a rise of social media activity where students are threatening harm or violence […]
Update: Scheduled Evening CSD Events Can Continue Now that Skies, Roads are Clear
A remote-learning day was held in Canyons District on Wednesday, Dec. 15 because of early morning extreme weather, dangerous road conditions, and scattered power outages throughout Salt Lake County. But now that today’s storm has passed and major roads are cleared, Canyons District has opted to move forward with regularly scheduled evening games, practices, rehearsals, […]
Weeding: It’s not Just for Gardens. How Public Schools Curate, ‘Weed,’ and Review Library Collections
Canyons School District is updating its library management policy to more clearly define the criteria against which books should be evaluated for acquisition and the regular “weeding” of titles — and for those exceedingly rare instances when titles are challenged by someone. What prompted the review and how do the proposed policy changes align with […]
Two Canyons District football players earn All-American honors
Corner Canyon High quarterback Devin Brown has already been named the Utah Player of the Year by MaxPreps. And Brighton High standout Lander Barton was recognized as a semifinalist for The Butkus Award, an honor for the nation’s top linebacker. Now, they can both add All-American to their impressive resumes. Brown, an Ohio State commit, […]
Charger follows footsteps of dad, brother with Gatorade gridiron award
In what’s become a Corner Canyon High tradition, the Chargers’ talented wide receiver Cody Hagen has been named the 2021-2022 Gatorade Utah Football Player of the Year. This is the third consecutive year a Corner Canyon player has earned the prestigious award. Cody Hagen’s older brother, Cole, was the 2019-20 recipient, followed by 2020-21 Utah and […]
Open House: Community Input Wanted for Midvale-Area Boundary Study
Canyons School District invites the Midvale community to participate in a review of the attendance boundaries for Copperview, East Midvale, Midvale and Midvalley elementary schools. The City of Midvale has grown and changed a lot since the inception of the District in 2009, and this will be the first boundary study for this area. A particular focus […]
Winter Weather 101: Canyons District’s Emergency Closure Guidelines
As Utah’s winter season approaches, here’s a reminder of Canyons District’s procedures and guidelines regarding snow closures and delays. First and foremost, it’s important to know that Canyons District will make every effort to keep schools open and operating as usual. Snow storms can wreak havoc with morning commutes, but weather-related school closures and delays are rare. In the event, however, the weather […]
Alta’s McGill Selected to Lead Canyons’ Student Services
Dr. Brian McGill is the new Director of Student Services in Canyons School District. The current principal of Alta High was chosen for the post after a competitive selection process. The Board of Education approved Dr. McGill’s appointment on Tuesday, Nov. 30. He will start work in the new role in mid-January, which gives him […]
Ken Rowley Appointed New Principal of Alta High
Ken Rowley is applying a farmer’s wisdom to the tasks in front of him as he assumes the role of principal at Alta High: “As my dad would tell me, it’s time to roll up the sleeves and get to work.” Rowley, who has been an educator for 26 years, including 15 as principal at […]
Childhood yule memories inspired CCHS student-created artwork for CSD holiday card
Corner Canyon High senior Makayla Larkins’ art career began at home as a little girl. Years after drawing her family, pets, and stars on her favorite canvas at home — the walls, of course — Larkins’ passion for that creative form of visual expression has blossomed like a rose garden. “Art’s my life,” she said, […]
