Staying the Course • Crossing the Finish Line of the COVID-19 School Year
The pandemic finish line is in sight, and — as with any marathon — we need to stay the course and keep up our stamina in order to safely put this test of endurance behind us. With COVID-19 case counts falling and Utah’s vaccination rates picking up, what safety protocols remain in place in Canyons […]
Groundbreaking to Celebrate the New Glacier Hills Elementary
Combined, Bell View and Edgemont elementary schools have more than 115 years of history to look back upon — and now build upon — as they come together to form a new school. Soon, the Bell View Mustangs and Edgemont Eagles will be known as the Glacier Hills Yetis, a cool name for an even […]
Free Social and Emotional Wellness Screenings
We’re nearly one full lap around the calendar since the start of the pandemic, and with vaccinations picking up and case counts falling, the finish line is in sight. We all look forward to this marathon of a sprint being over. But, as any long-distance athlete can attest, when the intensity and endorphins fade, what’s […]
Looking to Change Learning Options? Requests Accepted through March 10
With COVID-19 cases on the decline in Utah and throughout the country, we know some of our remote students are considering returning to in-person instruction. Now, through March 10, is the time for middle school families to submit those requests. Those wanting to shift from in-person to one of two remote learning options available, or […]
CSD High Schools Announce Graduation Dates, Plans
Canyons District’s Class of 2021 will celebrate their graduation from high school with some well-deserved pomp amid unusual circumstances. CSD’s high schools have brainstormed solutions for a safe and proper send-off for graduates this pandemic year, in keeping with state health restrictions and school community wishes. Each school’s graduation plans were crafted in consultation with students […]
New Health Order Provides Schools Ways to Safely Hold Dances, Travel
A new order issued by Utah health officials heralds a safe return of rites of passage that have been enjoyed by decades of high school students: Dances and overnight travel for activities. Patterned after the successful “Test to Play” and “Test to Stay” protocols that have opened doors for students to remain engaged in activities […]