Sandy families have less than three weeks to wrap up summer before Canyons School District students head back to class on Monday, August 17.

Grades 1-12 start that day across all Canyons elementary, junior high, and high schools, according to the district's official 2026-2027 calendar. Kindergartners get two extra days of summer, with their first day set for Wednesday, August 19.

The countdown is on.

The district, which serves roughly 32,688 students across 50 schools headquartered in Sandy, confirmed the dates in a June 24 news release noting that crews are refreshing campuses, completing improvement projects, and making technology upgrades ahead of the August 17 opening.

Superintendent Dr. McKay Robinson, who took over leadership of the district after Dr. Rick Robins retired earlier this year, will oversee his first opening day at the helm.

What families need to do before August 17

Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens Monday, August 3, at 8:30 a.m. through the district's new Skyward Qmlativ system. As we reported July 22, families who need in-person help can visit Mt. Jordan Middle School in Sandy on Thursday, August 6.

Sixth- and ninth-graders have a half-day orientation on Friday, August 14, giving incoming middle and high school students a chance to find classrooms and meet teachers before the full student body arrives the following Monday.

Key calendar dates

The district calendar also notes that every Friday will be an early-out day throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Other dates to mark:

  • Monday, September 21: First elementary parent-teacher conferences
  • Thursday, October 15 – Friday, October 16: Fall recess
  • Wednesday, November 25 – Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving recess
  • Monday, December 21 – Friday, January 1: Winter recess
  • Thursday, May 27, 2027: Last day of school

The district has noted that any emergency closure days will be made up through remote learning.

Families with students at Brighton High School should check canyonsdistrict.org for a school-specific calendar, as the district-wide calendar states it does not apply to Brighton students.

Upcoming back-to-school calendar

  • Monday, August 3: Online registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 6: In-person registration help at Mt. Jordan Middle School
  • Friday, August 14: Sixth- and ninth-grade orientation (half day)
  • Monday, August 17: First day of school, grades 1-12
  • Wednesday, August 19: First day of kindergarten