Congratulations to CSD’s 22 Sterling Scholar Finalists

In recognition for their pursuit of excellence in scholarship, leadership and citizenship, 22 Canyons District students have been named as finalists in the 2016 Sterling Scholar competition. The final interviews were Tuesday at Corner Canyon High. In addition to public recognition, many of these outstanding high school seniors will receive cash scholarships and tuition waivers from area […]

Canyons School District Student Athletes Bring Their ‘A’ Games

Eleven Canyons students have been chosen by the Utah High School Activities Association to receive Academic All-State Awards for excelling in athletics and the classroom. Winners of the prestigious award were selected from a pool of 85,000 athletes statewide and have an average GPA of 3.993.  Each of the District’s high schools are represented. These […]

Corner Canyon student scores first 36 on ACT in school’s history

Camden Seeborg was five minutes late to German class at Corner Canyon when he found out that he received a perfect 36 on the ACT. He walked into the room, glancing at his phone as he opened the door, and gasped out loud as he saw his score. Luckily, his teacher forgave him for the […]

Board Meeting Summary, Jan. 19, 2016

Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking the corresponding agenda items. University of Utah Partnership The Board of Education heard a partnership proposal that would give Alta High students a jump-start on college. If the first-of-its-kind plan is realized as currently configured, a group of Alta-enrolled students would soon be […]

Corner Canyon’s Bailey Is Named Utah’s Top High School Principal

The charismatic first-ever leader of Corner Canyon High has been named the state’s top high school principal. Mary Bailey, who has guided the successful growth of Canyons District’s newest high school since its inception, was named the Utah High School Principal of the Year by the Utah Association of Secondary School Principals. The prestigious honor […]

Hunger Games: AHS, CCHS Donation Drive to Benefit Food Bank

While Corner Canyon and Alta are preparing for their inaugural battle in the gridiron arena, the two Canyons District schools also are going head-to-head in a service opportunity called “The Hunger Games.” The Hawks and Chargers are being challenged to collect 2,000 pounds of food for the Utah Food Bank. Corner Canyon Principal Mary Bailey […]

All In! CSD’s College Application Week Set for Nov. 16-20, 2015

High school seniors: Time to apply for college! Canyons School District is hosting College Application Week Nov. 16-20. At that time, all high school seniors will be encouraged to fill out a college application during the regular school day. Counselors, teachers and volunteers will be on hand to help students, every step of the way. “A […]

Twelve CSD Students Are National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists

The sky is the limit for the Canyons District high school students who are rocketing toward their scholastic goals. Twelve CSD students have been named as semi-finalists in the 2015-2016 National Merit Scholar competition. The semi-finalists from Canyons in this year’s scholarship competition are: From Brighton: Pyper Atkins From Corner Canyon: Mitchell Hilbig, Jacob Perry, […]

Students Win International Woodworking Awards

Three Corner Canyon student guitar-makers this summer won international awards and cash prizes at the Freshwood Student Competition at the Association of Woodworking and Furnishing Suppliers (AWFS) convention. The winners are: –          Sadie Chidester, first place and $1,000, “Featherprint” –          Jacob Rubisch, second place and $500, “Mahogany Gem” –          Porter Thorkelson, honorable mention and $250, […]

Corner Canyon Student Sparkles at National Teen Video Awards

A star is born in the home of the Chargers. Anna Richey, a student at Corner Canyon High School, in August 2015 received the Best Director Award at the 2015 NO BULL Teen Video Awards for her video, “Broken.”  The awards, held Saturday, Aug. 8, at YouTube Space in Los Angeles, sparkled with stars from […]