CSD Students Prepare to Graduate, Start New Journeys

Emma Critchlow is proof that it’s never too late to start again. Once she put her mind to it, nothing could stop this Brighton High senior from crossing the commencement stage with her peers – not homelessness, financial constraints, nor even the daunting task of making up a year’s worth of school credits lost due […]

Alta High closes Friday due to power outage

A power outage has forced the cancellation of school today at Alta High. The decision was made after careful consideration of alternatives, and is largely due to the absence of natural light in the building and inability to effectively conduct classes. Alta High lost power today at about 8:30 a.m., and the utility company will […]

Student-Made Robots Do Alta View Hospital’s Groundbreaking Honors

An impressive line-up of dignitaries – including city leaders and local clergy – came to Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the largest renovation and expansion project in Alta View Hospital’s history. But the honor of wielding the golden-tipped shovels went to a group of built-to-order bots designed by area high school students, including members of the robotics […]

CSD Students Picked to Play Side-by-Side with Utah Symphony

Now this is music to our ears. Eight Canyons District students have been selected to play side-by-side with members of the Utah Symphony at Abravanel Hall on Tuesday, May 17. The 7 p.m. concert will feature some of the state’s best high school musicians. Cost to attend the event ranges from $6 to $18. The […]

New Alta High Mural Brings History to Life Through Art

Here’s a terrifying idea: Hand eight gallons of paint to a group of teenagers and encourage them to unleash their creativity on a school wall of their choosing. But Alta High’s visual arts teacher Denise Crane trusted her students, never doubting they would rise to the challenge, and they didn’t disappoint. Their handiwork, a colorful, […]

Bubbles: Built for Combat, Bringing Laughter

The name “Bubbles” may seem out of character for a robot programmed to lay siege on a medieval fortress. But it’s sure to give spectators a giggle – and possibly put Alta High’s opponents off guard at the 2016 Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. “That’s why my students like it. You can’t say the name […]

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 […]

Winner of 2015 Pulitzer Prize in History to speak at Alta High

History lovers in Salt Lake County don’t need to fly halfway around the world to meet Elizabeth Fenn, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in History – she’s coming to Canyons School District. The University of Colorado professor of Early American History, who earned her Ph.D. at Yale University, will be speaking at Alta High […]

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 […]