‘Heroes’ Honored at Stirring Canyons District Veterans Day Programs
Moments after Quail Hollow Elementary’s heartfelt and patriotic Veterans Day program, a touched Utah National Guardsman approached 96-year-old Navy Captain Albert L. Fisher, shook his weathered hand, and offered a well-deserved compliment: “You are a hero.” Fisher happens to be one of the few remaining heroes to have served in the military during World War II. […]
What’s a Typical Day Look Like in the Life of a School Psychologist?
https://youtu.be/l15f7l3ypTg School psychologists, as most people probably assume, work directly with students, but they also consult and collaborate with teachers and parents. They evaluate students for special education services, but also for mental health supports and referrals. They help build positive school climates where all students feel safe and welcome. They are an ally to […]
‘Best Day of the Year’ Canyons Education Foundation Surprises Teachers with Nearly $100,000 in Innovation Grants
Thank You to our Generous Donors and Community Partners. As many people focused on Halloween fun last week, it felt more like the season of giving for 21 educators around Canyons School District. Canyons Education Foundation board members and staff, District dignitaries, and even a city mayor, piled into a school bus laden with balloons […]
Formula for Success! Canyons District science teachers win state awards
A revered scientist from India, APJ Abdul Kalam, calls science “a beautiful gift to humanity.” That being the case, Canyons School District students are receiving that beautiful gift from the best in the industry. That was made clear at the recent Utah Science Teachers Association awards ceremony. Sixteen science teachers from around the District received top […]
Reading is as ‘Gourd’ as it Gets with Sunrise Elementary’s ‘Pumpkin Book Reports’
The way Sunrise Elementary helps third graders practice their speaking, listening, and reading skills is as “gourd” as it gets. The Eagles continued a cherished tradition this week with their annual Pumpkin Book Reports — an event in which third-grade students select a picture book, decorate a pumpkin based on the characters or plot line, […]
This Abominable Snowman is Adorable, and ‘All-Yeti’ Well Adored
He’s furry, he’s friendly — and, let’s be honest — he’s the coolest mascot around. Meet Blizzard the Yeti who, come fall 2022, will be extending warm greetings to Bell View and Edgemont students when they come together to form the new Glacier Hills Elementary. The school’s logo, snow-loving mascot, and official colors — icy […]
Curtains Almost Ready to Go Up on CSD High School Fall Musicals
It’s almost showtime for the musicals now in rehearsal at Canyons District high schools. If you’re into an entertaining creature who lives in a pineapple under the sea; an imprisoned and bold Belle who tames a beast, frees new friends and finds unexpected love; courageous newsboys from the turn of the century who fight for […]
Top Finish: A Whopping 45 CSD Student-Athletes Earn Academic-All State Awards for Fall Sports
Forty-five student-athletes from Canyons District schools are training smart. Not only have they excelled in their respective athletic contests, but they have proven enough educational mettle to be named to the list of Academic All-State Award winners for 2021 fall sports. The Utah High School Activities Association has presented the awards for more than 25 […]
Canyons Announces Schedule for ‘Remote-Learning Fridays’
November marks the start of a temporary shift to Remote-Learning Fridays in Canyons School District. Starting Nov. 5, 2021, eight Fridays will be set aside for online learning or independent study per the following schedule: • Nov. 5, 2021 • Dec. 3, 2021 • Jan. 7, 2022 • Jan. 18, 2022 • Jan. 28, 2022 […]
CSD Students Urged to be Good Digital Citizens, Avoid Social-Media Challenges
Here’s a challenge we can agree on: Let’s challenge each other to be kind, respectful, friendly, and show pride in your school. And you don’t even need to video record yourself doing it. Canyons School District is taking a strong stand against social-media challenges, especially since the recent “Devious Licks” TikTok trend caused thousands of dollars in […]
