CSD’s 1st Day of Year Marked with New-School Openings, Red-Carpet Welcomes
After a few months of rest and relaxation, camping trips and vacations, and swimming and camping excursions, some 34,000 Canyons District students arrived bright and early Monday, Aug. 16 before the first bells rang in a new year. And, just like that, school is officially back in session throughout Canyons District. Can you feel the […]
Public Gets First Look at the Stunning New Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High principal Greg Leavitt shared an interesting fact about his new jewel of a high school during Friday night’s well-attended ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. The Huskies now have the only school in Utah, he noted, that stands four stories high. With its location and height, Hillcrest’s majestic views of the Salt Lake Valley […]
Upgraded Alta High Wows Crowd at Ribbon Cutting
As students, alumni, and community members who attended Alta High’s ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday night found out, the Hawks’ massively upgraded nest includes a variety of new features. A top-tier athletic fieldhouse, first-class Performing Arts Center, panoramic views of Wasatch Front peaks in the commons area, and school-spirit-approved artwork, are just a few of the much-needed […]
Canyons Rolls Out Red Carpet to Welcome New Teachers
When doors open in Canyons District for the 2021-22 school year on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, about 250 new faces will be among the thousands of teachers welcoming students. Those same teachers received their own special welcome to “Team CSD” on Monday, Aug. 2. Newcomers from Utah, several other states — from Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas […]
Brighton Community Gets First Look at New-and-Improved High School — ‘Normal’ Halls Included
While touring the new Brighton High following a ribbon-cutting celebration Wednesday evening, Class of 1985 alumna Janice Spencer-Wise fondly recalled directions for navigating a uniquely designed school that seniors used to give incoming freshmen each fall. Go to the end of the hall. Take the elevator (joke’s on you). “Then you realize you’ve walked around […]
Your School, Your Voice • Speak Up, Stay Connected, and Get Involved with New Web Tool
It starts with a question. How do you register for school? Where is the neighborhood stop for the school bus? What time does school start? In Canyons District, we work hard to not only inform our community but to listen to suggestions, engage in dialogues, and respond to concerns. We view our patrons as valuable […]
CSD’s Back-to-School Plan Built with Focus on Health, Wellness, Learning
Canyons cares — and continues to focus on health, wellness, and learning. With those aims at the forefront, Canyons District will follow a comprehensive and data-driven back-to-school plan to maintain safe and welcoming learning environments in the 2021-2022 school year. Canyons’ plan was created to address any COVID-19-related concerns while also adhering to state laws […]
CSD Schools to Continue Serving Free Lunch, Breakfast in 2021-2022
Canyons District schools will be serving free breakfast and lunch this year under an extended waiver from the USDA under the Seamless Summer Option (SSO). All students are automatically eligible for the benefit, which will last through the 2021-2022 school year or until federal funding runs out. Families who think they may qualify for free […]
You’re Invited: Ribbon-Cutting Events for the New Alta, Brighton and Hillcrest Campuses
If rebuilding a high school is a major undertaking, try tackling three at once. Imagine building those schools on top of school while school is in session. Then, add to that, the challenges posed by pandemic-related labor shortages and supply-chain disruptions — and you get a sense of why the grand openings of the new […]
Back to School • Register for the 2021-2022 School Year Starting Aug. 2
Canyons District schools are gearing up to welcome back students with familiar faces and enthusiastic high-fives. With the pandemic, we may still face some unknowns. But one thing remains certain: When classes resume, Canyons will be there for students. Registration for the coming school year starts Monday, Aug. 2. Have vacation plans for that week? […]
