Apply for Canyons Online, CSD’s Remote-Learning Option for Students of All Ages
While there’s still a few weeks left in the Summer Recess, it is also prime time to start making plans for your child’s learning when school starts in Canyons District on Monday, Aug. 16. Armed with the lessons learned during the COVID-19 year when schools heavily relied on technology, CSD is launching Canyons Online, the program […]
Class of 2021 Included Utah’s First Dual-Language Immersion Class
Before Ethan Christensen entered the first grade, his mom decided to enroll him in a Chinese language academy. Katuska Christensen is from Peru and has passed her native Spanish language down to her children, and she thought it would be great for him to be fluent in three languages. “I did a full immersion program […]
CSD To Start Taking Space-Available Bus Permit Forms on Aug. 2
School bells will ring on Monday, Aug. 16 — the first day of the 2021-2022 school year. But before the first classes begin, students will rise early, eat a healthy breakfast, and head out the door to walk with friends, ride in the neighborhood carpool — or hop on the school bus. To the end […]
CSD Nutrition Services Provides Access to Summer Meals, Access to Pandemic Benefits
Good nutrition leads to mental, emotional and physical growth. And that’s certainly the focus of the Canyons District Nutrition Services Department, which is facilitating help getting pandemic-time benefits for families that may qualify, as well as providing access to summertime meals. Here’s how to find out more about the pandemic-era benefit: If your student(s) qualified […]
Gardening to Go • Entrada High Students Build Portable, Solar-Powered Community Garden Kits
Generally, if you are planting a garden, you choose a patch of land with good soil, an optimal mix of sunshine and shade, and access to water. But the challenge facing botany students at Entrada High School was to brainstorm a hassle-free “garden-on-the-go” solution that, with minimal effort, could take root and flourish practically anywhere. […]
Water Wise • Student Interns Help CSD Schools Curb Water Usage, Save Money
As state leaders raise awareness of Utah’s drought conditions, Canyons School District is redoubling efforts to conserve water. Building upon a successful “Water Manager” internship program that has saved upwards of 20 million gallons of water annually for the past six years, mathematically-inclined high school students this summer will undergo training on tracking water usage […]
Sportsmanship Award Winners Brought Smiles — and Their Best Effort
The recipients of the Sportsmanship Award for Canyons School District’s Adapted Physical Education program are cheerful, helpful and give their best even in difficult situations. Take Crescent Elementary kindergartner Weston McPherson, for example. Good luck wiping the big smile off of the face of this hard-working student, who was called “a delight” by Crescent principal […]
12 paraeducators honored with CSD Recognition of Excellence Awards
One is considered a “child whisperer.” Others lead with empathy and patience. And many are described by their colleagues and supervisors as being “amazing,” “marvelous” and “exemplary,” among other complimentary terms. Paraeducators around Canyons School District, a group of devoted Education Support Professionals who are no strangers to calmly dealing with difficult situations, stepped up […]
CSD Accepting Nominations for 2021 Apex Awards, the District’s Highest Honors
Through the long shadow of the pandemic also came shining slivers of light and grace. The people who have inspired those sparkling moments — teachers, administrators, Education Support Professionals, counselors, volunteers, business partners, and more — did so even against the great operational, wellness, and morale challenges of the COVID-19 school year. Key contributions to […]
Corner Canyon’s Dart makes history as Utah’s first Gatorade National Football Player of the Year
While former Charger Zach Wilson has been the center of football media attention in recent months, another Corner Canyon High star quarterback with enticing NFL potential is in the national spotlight. Jaxson Dart, who topped the nation in passing and scoring while leading CCHS to the 6A state championship last fall, has been named the 2020-2021 […]
