Midvale Elementary’s Jessica Beus Named 2019 Teacher of the Year
Jessica Beus is known as the “child whisperer” of Midvale Elementary. With an exceedingly calm and patient demeanor, coupled with plenty of smiles and fist-bumps, Beus guides her students through the day’s lessons. In turn, her group of third-graders approach their days with eager eyes, grins, and an apparent desire to show their teacher they […]
Apply online for CSD’s Dual-Language Immersion Programs
Did you know that at Canyons District, it’s possible to learn two languages at the same time and to graduate from high school fluent in both? The start of October signals the opening of the window to apply for Canyons District’s Dual Language Immersion Programs for the 2019-2020 school year. From Monday, Oct. 8 to Wednesday, Nov. […]
Midvale City Council backs bond for new, updated school buildings
The City of Midvale has officially expressed support for a school improvement bond that Canyons District is asking voters to consider on Election Day. “The City Council feels it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to support the Bond Proposal,” which would generate funds without raising taxes to “rebuild and […]
Hundreds Attend Midvale Middle School’s Grand Opening
As the doors of Midvale Middle officially opened to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, students didn’t just walk toward the school’s entryway they ran. The energy was palpable as they hurried to see what the new classrooms, auditorium and gymnasium in Canyons District’s newest school looks like. “Whoever designed this school was […]
Ribbon Cutting: Help us Celebrate the New Midvale Middle
When architects of the new Midvale Middle suggested cloistering the library in a quiet corner of the building, the school’s Media Specialist said, “Sorry, but that just won’t do.” The library, she explained, should be at the center of the school. It should be an open, inviting space for students to hang out with friends, […]
Playworks: Using Play as a Force for Learning
Anywhere else, if someone cried, “rain storm,” all eyes would scan the horizon for foreboding clouds. But at Midvale Elementary, it’s a call-and-response technique to get chatty students to snap to attention. Upon hearing those words, students stop what they’re doing and vocalize a “whoosh” sound while motioning their hands to signify water coming downand […]
Midvale Students, Teachers Enjoy Classroom Addition
The Midvale Mustangs have a few new corrals, so to speak. Students and teachers at the Title I school are now enjoying a four-room addition. The $1 million expansion was added to address high enrollments at the 4-year-old school. Midvale Elementary Principal Chip Watts says there’s been a marked change in the attitude of the […]
14 CSD Schools Earn Healthier US School Challenge Awards
Feeding elementary school kids is a tricky business especially when it comes to teaching students about nutrition, encouraging physical activity and serving healthy, delicious drinks and meals that even picky eaters won’t refuse. But thanks to the efforts of school administrators, lunch managers, and the District’s Nutrition Services Department, Canyons students have world-class food […]
Canyons Announces 2 New Adminstrative Appointments
Canyons District is pleased to announce new leadership appointments. The following have accepted new administrative roles in Canyons District schools: Chip Watts, who most recently served as an Assistant Principal at Union Middle, will become the new Assistant Principal at Midvale Elementary. He replaces Assistant Principal Jessica Vidal, who resigned to pursue other […]
Learn about CSD’s Dual Language Immersion Programs
Canyons District on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014 started accepting applications to its Dual Language Immersion Programs for the 2015-2016 school year. The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. In addition, parents and guardians who have questions about the programs are invited to attend a Parent Information Night on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at […]
