Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness: Themes of CSD’s Constitution Day
America’s liberties, as delineated in the country’s major founding document, are being celebrated today, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 for U.S. Constitution Day. While the truths in the constitution are held to be self-evident, students across the District are learning first-hand through lessons, games, and even a personal visit to an oath-of-citizenship ceremony in Salt Lake […]
Eighteen CSD Students Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Eighteen Canyons District students have advanced in a rigorous race to claim one of the country’s most prestigious scholarships for high school seniors. Students from Alta, Brighton, Corner Canyon and Hillcrest high schools today were announced as semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholar competition. The high-achieving CSD students join about 16,000 other top scholars […]
Board Meeting Summary, Aug. 21, 2018
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Proposed Bond Resolution The Board of Education discussed the potential issuance of bonds for up to $75 million. Canyons patrons in November voted on a proposal that, in effect, gives the District approval to bond to up to […]
The Warriors Return: Come to Indian Hills’ Ribbon-Cutting, Back-to-School Night
Doors to the newly renovated Indian Hills Middle are opening wide to welcome back the Warriors. A major renovation at the school has been completed in time for school to start for the 2018-2019 school year. The entire Canyons District community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Back-to-School Night at 6 p.m. on […]
Have Back-to-School Plans For Your 4-Year-Old? Try Our Preschool
While the family is enjoying picnics, water slides, holiday fireworks and popsicles on hot summer days, don’t forget to start making back-to-school plans for your 4-year-old kiddos. Canyons continues to accept applications for spots in preschool programs in all parts of the District. For the 2018-2019 school year, tuition-based preschool programs will be held at […]
CSD’s 9th School Year Full of Academic, Artistic, Athletic Achievements
What a year! In the past 365 days, Canyons District, which was founded on July 1, 2009, continued its drive to provide a world-class education to the children who attend public school in Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Midvale, Sandy and the town of Alta. The 2017-2018 school year CSD’s ninth academic year was marked by […]
Board of Education OK’s 3 Administrative Appointments
The Canyons Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments for the 2018-2019 school year: Colleen Smith, currently the Principal at Sprucewood Elementary, has been hired as a CSD Responsive Services Program Administrator. Lori Reynolds, currently an Achievement Coach at East Sandy Elementary, has been hired as Principal at Sprucewood Elementary. She replaces Smith. Sara […]
Hillcrest Community Cheers the Start of Work on New School
For Hillcrest Principal Greg Leavitt, the sight of a row of golden-tipped shovels on the school’s soccer field on Thursday was monumental. The shovels marked the beginning of a three-year project, made possible by a $283 million bond approved by voters in November that will result in a new building to replace the current, 55-year-old […]
Board Meeting Summary, May 22, 2018
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Elementary School Rebuild The Administration recommends that Midvalley Elementary be selected as the first elementary school completed with funds from the $283 million bond approved by voters in November. The 60-year-old school is the oldest of the buildings […]
Cheer Teachers of Year at June 2 CSD Night at Rio Tinto Stadium
The goal is in sight! The last day of school for the 2017-2018 academic year is rapidly approaching and Real Salt Lake is helping Canyons kick off the summer break. To celebrate the end of school, as well as the heights of success achieved by the Canyons community over the past nine months, Real […]
