Work, Live in CSD: CTEC Project House Up for Sale to Canyons District Employees
This is the house that Canyons built. And it’s also being put up for sale at a drastically reduced rate for any qualifying Canyons District teacher or Education Support Professional. The listed price of the 1,500-square-foot house, which was built as part of the Canyons Technical Education Center’s construction-management program, is $285,000. That’s far below […]
Board Meeting Summary, April 11, 2017
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking the corresponding agenda items. Budget Proposal Business Administrator Leon Wilcox presented an overview of the proposed 2017-2018 budget for Canyons District. He said the tentative budget aligns resources with the Board’s stated vision and mission. The budget proposal aims to increase compensation to […]
One Teacher’s Low-Cost Approach to High-Tech Education
Chromebooks, iPads, Sphero devices, and Makey Makey kits: These are just a few of the digital tools in Ashley Lennox’s classroom. The fifth-grade Draper Elementary teacher also has been known to put a few analog (even living) devices to use, including, an iguana and yoga balls masterfully marrying them with the curriculum to make […]
Canyons District’s Sterling Scholar Candidates Aim For Honors
A whopping 22 stellar students from Canyons District’s five traditional comprehensive high schools find out tonight if they have been selected as 2017 Sterling Scholars in their respective categories. Winners in the 55th annual scholarship program sponsored by the Deseret News and KSL-TV Channel 5 will be announced during a ceremony at the LDS Conference […]
Jordan High Alum Helps Stars Shine on Oscar Red Carpet
Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan and his wife are sure to turn heads when they step onto the red carpet at the 89th Academy Awards. When they do, they’ll be showcasing the work of a Jordan High graduate who is styling the couple’s hair and makeup for the big event. Sheridan is a dark horse nominated […]
Board Meeting Summary, Feb. 21, 2017
Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking the corresponding agenda items. American Heart Association Presents HeartSaver Award to CCHS The American Heart Association recognized Canyons District administrators, educators and support staff who took emergency measures to revive a student who had suffered cardiac arrest during a Jan. 10, 2017 physical education […]
CSD To Start Accepting Applications for Augmented Kindergarten Program
For the second year, Canyons District is embarking on a big idea for little kids. To provide extra academic options to the community, CSD will again offer Supplemental Hours of Instruction for Kindergarten-age students in the 2017-2018 school year. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2017 to participate in the opt-in, tuition-based […]
Board Meeting Summary, Feb. 7, 2017
Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking the corresponding agenda items. Legislative Update Utah lawmakers have revived debate over an equalization proposal that would redistribute a third of any increase in per- pupil funding based on the health of a school District’s tax base. SB80 creates winners and losers and […]
Alta, Brighton Athletes Earn Gatorade Player of the Year Honors
Two electric Canyons athletes have shown on the playing field they know how to win from within. And now Brighton High volleyball phenom Dani Barton and Alta High football standout Josh Davis have been selected by sports-drink giant Gatorade as the Utah Players of the Year in their respective sports. Davis, who is mulling scholarship […]
Board Meeting Summary, Jan. 17, 2017
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking the corresponding agenda items. Middle School Schedule After hearing hours of input from parents, teachers and students, the Board of Education voted to approve the schedules put forward by CSD’s middle schools for a one-year trial period. An update is to be given in […]
