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Canyons School District proposes closing two grade schools and redrawing boundaries By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com With declining enrollment, district leaders say tough choices are needed.
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he Canyons Board of Education is considering the closure of two Canyons School District elementary schools for the 2026-27 school year, as part of a broader plan that could eventually affect most of the District’s 31,500 students through school boundary changes. The District’s long-range planning committee has recommended merging Bella Vista Elementary with Ridgecrest Elementary, both located in Cottonwood Heights. In Sandy, the proposal is to combine Park Lane Elementary and Granite Elementary. The final location of the merged Sandy school has not yet been decided, allowing for community input. In addition to school closures, the committee, which includes board members, District administration and staff, also aims to better align high school feeder systems—a
change that, if not immediate, will eventually impact many students at the secondary level. “We know since we put this out in May, there has been concerns and we acknowledge that and we know that,” said Canyons Business Administrator and Chief Financial Officer Leon Wilcox, who sits on the committee. “We spent a lot of time all summer studying these issues and what we can do. We want to provide the best education for our students.” Community input At the Sept. 2 board meeting, members emphasized the proposals are not final but a starting point for community feedback. Parents at affected schools are being notified, and city officials also will be informed if closures move forward. In accordance with Utah Code 53G4-402(24), the District will host public hearings to gather input. CommuniContinued page 4
Canyons Board of Education has proposed Park Lane and Granite elementaries would consolidate in addition to several boundary changes. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
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