Life Skills Academy Begins Adventure in New Home
Formerly known as the Canyons Transition Academy, the appropriately- and newly named Life Skills Academy is holding to their motto, “Adventure Starts Here” by starting the new year in a new home. After years of planning and waiting, the Life Skills Academy relocated this month from the District Office to the Crescent Building, allowing the […]
Putting Wellness First: How One Room is Helping Students Manage Emotions
Fred Rogers once said, “I’m convinced that when we help our children find healthy ways of dealing with their feelings, ways that don’t hurt them or anyone else, we’re helping to make our world a safer, better place.” In today’s world, we’re faced with all sorts of challenges and stressful situations, from the simple everyday […]
Apply Now: CSD Employees Fund ‘ACE’ Scholarships for Aspiring Teachers
CSD’s career educators are passing the torch to the next generation. Through a new scholarship program made possible with donations from employees, Canyons School District hopes to encourage more of its educational support staff — from classroom aides to behavioral specialists — to consider a rewarding career in teaching. Applications are being accepted now through […]
Clearing the Way for Canyons District During the Winter Months
While most everyone else is sleeping, Custodial Coordinator Kevin Kelson and his team are already hard at work. They are monitoring weather reports and clearing parking lots and walkways long before students and staff arrive for the day. “We are up at 4 a.m.,” Kelson says, “dispatching out, checking schools. The grounds crews are in […]
Winter Weather Procedures: What Families Need to Know Ahead of the Storms
Winter has arrived, and Canyons District schools are prepared. Living in Utah, we’re no strangers to snow, and we know people count on schools to remain open. For this reason, while snowstorms can wreak havoc on commutes, weather-related school closures and delays are rare. In the event, however, the weather is so extreme that road […]
Charger Isaac Wilson Named Gatorade Utah Football Player of the Year
Since its inception in 2009, Canyons District has cheered 20 big wins in Gatorade’s annual selection of the best prep athletes in seven sports. This year is no exception as Corner Canyon quarterback Isaac Wilson becomes the fourth Charger — and seventh CSD student — to earn the prestigious title of Gatorade Utah Football Player […]
New Year, Same Goals: Local Ninja Warrior Shares How Failure and Consistency Are Key to Achieving Goals
It’s that time of year where the idea of setting new goals for a new year becomes a main topic of conversation. Are you setting goals? If so, how do you keep your goals foremost in mind, not just in January, but all year long? Eastmont Middle Principal Stacy Kurtzhals and her son Tyler have […]
Drill of the Month: Fire Safety Drills in Schools
School fires are rare and today’s school buildings are equipped with modern features to prevent fires and minimize damage should one occur, from sprinklers in the ceilings to automated doors that act as fire breaks. But that doesn’t alleviate the need to perform regular fire drills. In January, as students return from Winter Recess, all […]
How a Canyons Teacher is Connecting with Students One Song at a Time
In Canyons, students aren’t the only ones who know the apprehension of auditioning for a role or the thrill of a standing ovation. Teachers like Hillcrest High’s RaNae Dalgleish bring to the classroom first-hand experience as professional artists — in her case, as a member of one of the most prestigious choirs in the world. Having […]
‘Yule’ Get Mail: Sprucewood Students Create Artwork for CSD Holiday Card
Alison Little Mazie Morgan Ashlyn Richards The U.S. Postal Service anticipates hauling 1.2 billion cards across the country — and included in that total are warm wishes for a happy yuletide season from Canyons District. For the 10th year, Canyons District has created — then dropped into the mailbox for letter carriers to deliver around […]
