Altara Elementary Unveils New Kittyhawk Logo
Altara Elementary’s beloved Kittyhawk has a new set of wings. She’s still the same high-flying feline we’ve come to love, albeit with some aviation upgrades to keep her airborne for years to come. As part of Canyons District’s continued effort to upgrade and modernize the branding for its 50 schools and special programs, graphic designer […]
Beloved Altara Elementary Teacher Honored with Huntsman Award
Joani Richardson is the kind of teacher who can breathe new life into words, pull magic from a page, and spark wonder in the eyes of eager-to-learn children. “I love to teach children to love to read,” says Richardson. “I have failed if I have not taught a child to love to read.” For her […]
CSD Recognized for Districtwide ‘No Idling’ Campaign
We all breathe the same air, and we all share in the responsibility to safeguard it from the harmful pollutants emitted by our homes, businesses and vehicles. “That’s what we mean when we say, ‘It’s my air, your air, our air,’” said Dawn Monson of Breathe Utah at an educational assembly at Altara Elementary. The […]
6 Earn Bronze Awards in HealthierUS School Challenge
Six Canyons elementary schools are raising the bar for health and nutrition, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Altara, Oakdale, Brookwood, Peruvian Park, Draper and Sprucewood elementaries have received the HealthierUS School Challenge bronze-level award from the USDA. The schools received the award for their efforts to improve the quality of foods served, […]
Coming in 2015-2016: Security Vestibules for Elementaries
CSD is launching the 2015-2016 school year with a focus on academic success and student safety. Security-door vestibules will be installed in 14 elementary schools beginning this fall. The project, scheduled for a December 2016 completion, will channel visitors into each school’s main office, where they will need to sign in and receive a […]
Canyons Preschools Accepting Applications Starting Jan. 5
Want your child to start attending preschool in Canyons School District in fall 2015? New-student applications for available spots in the preschool programs at Altara, Butler, Jordan Valley, Quail Hollow and Willow Springs will be accepted starting Jan. 5. All schools with space for tuition-paying students have morning and afternoon sessions. Morning sessions are […]
