Brookwood Students Venture Beyond the Page to Create Their Own ‘Jumanji’ Opera
At Brookwood Elementary, “Jumanji” isn’t just a story about venturing into the unknown. It’s an invitation to do exactly that. Before the curtain rises on Brookwood’s student-created adaptation of the beloved children’s story, students will have done something many of them probably never imagined themselves capable of doing: They will have written an opera.
Working ‘Nine to Five’ for Early Literacy: Partnership Brings Dolly Parton’s ‘Imagination Library’ to Canyons District Families
On Sept. 25 at precisely 9:25 a.m., Canyons School District and the Canyons Education Foundation celebrated “Dolly Day” by announcing a new partnership that will put books into the hands — and mailboxes — of Canyons District’s youngest learners. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children living within Canyons District’s boundaries can sign up to receive […]
Apply for First-Grade Enrollment in Spanish, French, or Chinese Dual-Language Immersion
Canyons School District has some of the most extensive language immersion offerings in Utah. Ten elementary schools offer dual immersion programs in Spanish, French, or Chinese — and the time to consider applying is now. Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open Wednesday, Sept. 30 and close Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026. Any kindergarten-aged student who […]
Most Canyons Students Don’t Vape. A New Campaign Aims to Make Sure They Know It.
Ask a room full of teenagers how many of their classmates vape, and chances are the answers would be far higher than reality. That’s exactly what concerns Canyons School District prevention specialist Ellie Bechard. According to the latest Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) Survey, CSD students believe roughly one-third of their peers vape. In […]
Canyons Offers Specialized Learning Options for Advanced Students: Applications to Test into SALTA Open Sept. 8
Education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Neither are students. Some children thrive with hands-on learning. Others find their stride through the arts, science, or learning a second language. And some students need opportunities to move faster, dig deeper, and wrestle with increasingly complex ideas early on. That’s why Canyons School District works to provide families with choices and […]
Canyons Maps Plan for Preserving Dual-Language Immersion Programs, Invites Community Input
Canyons School District is taking steps to maintain strong and sustainable Dual-Language Immersion programs in the face of declining enrollment while inviting families to give input on what those programs could look like in the future. In preparation for the upcoming application window for elementary-level DLI programs, the District has proposed enrollment targets and timelines […]