Starting Kindergarten? Here’s What You Need to Know
Kindergarten is an exciting time filled with discovery, growth, and — naturally — a few questions. How do you register for school? Where is the neighborhood stop for the school bus? What time does school start? For Canyons District’s newest students, there’s a lot to digest and we’re here to help you stay in the […]
CSD Book Blitz Competitions Turning Readers into Leaders
As Margaret Fuller once said, “today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” It’s a sentiment the teacher, librarians, administrators, and parents who organize Book Blitz and Book Blitz Junior adhere to. Every year, schools across the District inspire students to not only read, but to come together and use the knowledge they gain to help their […]
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 […]
Get a Smart Start with Canyons District’s Popular Preschool Program
Studies have shown kids who attend public preschool programs are better prepared for kindergarten than those who don’t. Preschool also gives students a boost when it comes to basic cognitive and learning skills. Here in the Canyons School District, we strive to ensure our students have all the resources they need before beginning their K-12 […]
Laud CSD Teachers with Nominations for 2024 Teacher of the Year
It’s the supreme art of the teacher, once said theoretical physicist Albert Einstein, “to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” In the tradition of Einstein, known as one of the most influential scientists of all time, every school day, the committed and skilled educators in Canyons District put their skills to work in an […]
Attitude of Gratitude: How Gratitude Can Help Ourselves and Others
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” – A.A. Milne, “Winnie-the-Pooh” Lowered blood pressure, improved immune function, more efficient sleep, and reduced risk for depression and anxiety. All these benefits and more flow from practicing gratitude. It’s that time of year where we […]