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 […]
Aloha! Brighton High’s Hardy Owen Wins National Tennis Tournament in Hawaii
Near the end of the 2020-21 school year, Brighton High’s Hardy Owen carried on a family tradition by winning the Class 5A No. 1 singles boys tennis championship in dominating fashion. The senior’s encore performance was even more impressive. Owen earned victories in both singles and doubles at the Level 2 United States Tennis Association […]
Get ‘Yeti’ to Meet the New Glacier Hills Elementary Mascot
With an anticipated opening date of August, 2022, construction of the new Glacier Hills Elementary is well underway — and Bell View and Edgemont students are all-Yeti getting acquainted with their cooler than cool mascot. This month, students were invited to submit ideas for naming the Yeti, a short-list of which was put to popular classroom votes. […]
The Lunch Bunch: CSD’s Cafeteria Workers Go Great Lengths to Fuel Learning With Healthy, Mouth-Watering Food Choices
For some students, knowing what’s on the lunch menu might not be the most important part of the day. But for Canyons District’s Nutrition Services Department, it’s everything. From taste tests to strict health requirements, locally sourcing ingredients and analyzing what’s a popular meal and what’s not, Canyons goes to great lengths to make sure […]
Canyons District is Undergoing Accreditation. What Does this Mean, and Why Does it Matter?
When you enroll in a college or university, you expect that your tuition dollars are being put to good use, and one important measure of quality is whether the institution is accredited. Accreditation is an assurance that the school you’ve chosen meets certain standards — and it applies, not only to colleges, but to high […]
