The Utah State Legislature has approved Senate Bill 241, a comprehensive initiative focused on improving early literacy interventions for public school students in kindergarten through third grade. The legislation establishes a strenuous new statewide goal: to have 80% of third-grade students reading on grade Read More …
Category: Superintendent’s Corner
Here is where you can get the latest news from Superintendent Ben Dalton.
Legislative Update
Catalyst Grant Awarded to KCSD
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has awarded Kane County School District a $408,464 Catalyst Center Implementation Grant to expand career-focused educational opportunities for students. Kane County is the only rural school district in Utah to receive an implementation grant through this competitive Read More …
KCSD Receives Catalyst Center Grant
Kane County School District has been awarded $404,868 through the Utah State Board of Education’s Catalyst Center competitive grant process, which invited applications from districts and charter schools across the entire state. The Catalyst Initiative is designed to expand high‑quality career pathways, strengthen Read More …
KCSD Announce New Business Administrator
Legislative Presentation
The Utah Legislative Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee invited Kanab High School to present at their meeting on “Excellence in Education.” Mr. Stewart delivered an outstanding presentation highlighting the academic achievement and student success at Kanab High School. Key accomplishments included earning “Exemplary” status in Read More …
Concurrent Enrollment Continues to Rise
Concurrent enrollment is surging across Utah, offering high school students a powerful pathway to earn college credit, save money, and build confidence before stepping onto a college campus. Statewide participation reached record levels during the 2024–2025 academic year, with more Read More …
X-Press Shines at Statewide Conference
The Kanab High School XPress choir delivered an unforgettable performance in Salt Lake City at the Utah School Boards Association conference on January 7, 2026, earning admiration from school boards and community leaders across the state. Their selection of musical Read More …
Business Administrator Cary Reese Announces Retirement
Kane County School District’s Business Administrator, Cary Reese, has announced his retirement effective June 2026. Mr. Reese has served in this role for twenty‑five years, and we extend our sincere appreciation for his dedication, professionalism, and long‑standing commitment to the students and Read More …
Graduation Rates
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) recently announced that Utah’s high school graduation rate has risen to 89.8%, representing 49,442 students who graduated in 2025. This marks steady progress from 85.9% in 2017, along with a significant reduction in Read More …