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 […]
Canyons Elementary, Middle Schools Dominate U.S. News Rankings
Canyons District may be known for state of the art schools. But it’s what goes on inside that sets us apart. Twenty-seven CSD elementary and middle schools topped the charts in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, earning “Best Schools” badges for display on their websites. Eight of CSD’s elementary schools are in […]
Canyons District Salutes its Substitute Teachers
Choose your aphorism, from “it takes a village” to “many hands make light work.” There are many phrases we use every day to emphasize the importance of a group of people working together — and nowhere is the spirit of teamwork more apparent than in a public school system. Canyons employs about 6,000 professionals, all […]
Fluent in More Than One Language? Apply for the Seal of Biliteracy
This badge of honor gives students a competitive edge when applying for jobs and college, and it was earned by 78 percent of Canyons’ high school seniors who applied for it last year. It’s called the Seal of Biliteracy — and the time to apply to have it affixed to your student’s transcripts is now. […]