Canyons School District, the first new school district to be created in Utah in nearly a century, was forged by the will of the people in Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Draper, Midvale and Alta in a November 2007 referendum vote. Our schools are rooted in a 100-year history of academic, artistic and athletic excellence. Beginning July 1, 2009, Canyons School District will build on that tradition while moving forward with a new vision for public education, centered on innovation, community engagement, customer service and outstanding student achievement.