CSD Streamlines Notification Process for Students After Possible COVID-19 Exposure
Canyons District has streamlined the family-notification process when it has been determined through the contact-tracing process that a student may have been exposed at school by student or employee who has tested positive for COVID-19. To ensure that families receive the notification, parents of children who will need to quarantine will receive an automated phone […]
Jordan High, Indian Hills Middle Pivot to Online Learning Until After Thanksgiving Recess
As a result of an increase in COVID-19 cases associated with the two schools, Jordan High and Indian Hills Middle schools will immediately transition to online learning until after the Thanksgiving Recess. Parents of students at Jordan High and Indian Hills Middle were notified on Tuesday about the decision via robocall, email and text. Beetdigger […]
COVID-19 Update • Utah Announces New Safety Measures
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has announced new safety measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Canyons District has already been practicing some of the precautions that are now being enforced statewide under penalty of fines, including the requirement to wear face coverings. But the governor’s executive order, coupled with a concurrent health order by the Utah […]
The Power of Possibility: National School Psychology Week, Nov. 9-13
On some days, it can be difficult to believe in the power of possibility, but students have powerful allies in their corner to help. For National School Psychology Week, Nov. 9-13, we’re highlighting the work school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive, hold on to hope, set goals, and cultivate the […]
Connect Canyons Episode 10: This Year’s Bumper Crop in School Improvement Funding
What is Utah’s Permanent State School Fund? That’s a jargony name that may not mean much to some of our listeners. But this fund is special. It has a special place in Utah’s history, it plays a vital role in fueling school improvement, and to understand its origins and purpose, we went straight to the […]
Make a Difference, Sign Up to Substitute Teach
Members of the community looking for ways to support teachers and students have a unique opportunity this year to pitch in where it counts: the classroom. Canyons’ raft of certified substitute teachers is larger for the 2020-2021 school year than ever before, but the demand for substitutes is higher than ever before, too. While in-school […]
Alta High to Pivot to Split Schedule, Effective Monday, Nov. 2
In an effort to keep students on campus for in-person learning and immediate access to social-emotional supports amid a rise in COVID-19 cases associated with Alta High, a temporary split schedule will be put into effect at the school on Monday, Nov. 2. This schedule is familiar to the Alta community. On Oct. 7, after […]
#TrotForTech Virtual 5K: A Healthy Fundraiser to Provide WiFi, Computing Devices to Students in Need
While many traditional celebrations that take place this time of year might look drastically different this season, the Canyons Education Foundation is planning an event that ticks all of the boxes: It’s fun, it’s for a good cause, and the entire community can participate. The Canyons Education Foundation’s inaugural Virtual Fun Run kicks off Nov. […]
Connect Canyons Episode 9: Be a Hero, Support Your Neighborhood School by Substitute Teaching
Created by a vote of the people, Canyons District has always enjoyed uncommon levels of community support, and this year — when parents, grandparents and patrons ask what they can do to help — invariably, the answer is, substitute teach. More do-gooders have signed up to cover classrooms this year than ever. Even so, COVID-related […]
Advisory Council Gives Students Voice on Vital Issues In Canyons District
The Canyons Board of Education has announced the roster of high school-age students who have been selected to serve on the Student Advisory Council, which serves as a direct line from CSD students to the policy-makers. For the first time, the council, which advises the Board of Education on policies and procedures that could impact […]
