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 […]
Board Meeting Summary, Dec. 6, 2016
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking the corresponding agenda items. Middle School Schedule Update In order to squeeze two extra core subjects into the middle school day, as required by the Utah State Board of Education, Canyons District must revisit its middle school schedules. On the table are […]
Board Meeting Summary, Nov. 15, 2016
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking the corresponding agenda items. Board Honors Union Middle Faculty, Staff for Quick Actions The Canyons Board of Education recognized seven educators who played an instrumental role in de-escalating a traumatic incident that occurred at Union Middle on Oct. 25, 2016. The Board of […]
Board Meeting Summary, Oct. 4, 2016
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking the corresponding agenda items. School Upgrades Proposal A remodel of the Main Office at Midvale Elementary, the installation of carbon monoxide detectors at all elementary schools, and roofing and HVAC repairs are among more than two-dozen small capital projects being proposed for the […]
Safety First: CSD Expands Access to SafeUT app, website
Canyons Distict is expanding its high-tech arsenal in the fight to keep children safe. Elementary schools are rolling out information to their communities about access to the SafeUT app and website, which is an immediate, direct link to licensed counselors at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 31, all CSD elementary school communities […]