The Utah High School Athletic Association recently recognized students from across the state for the 2022-23 Academic All-State teams. To qualify for this prestigious award, students must be seniors who have maintained a cumulative grade-point average that is at or near Read More …
Category: Superintendent’s Corner
Here is where you can get the latest news from Superintendent Ben Dalton.
New KSD Directors
Mr. Chris Kupfer has been providing educational services in the Kane School District for 41 years, with the last 12 years as the full-time Special Education, Adult Education, and Federal Programs Director. Mr. Kupfer also assisted the Kane County School Read More …
Full-day Kindergarten
In the last Utah Legislative session, H.B. 477 Full-day Kindergarten Amendment passed and allocated state funding for full-day kindergarten statewide. The bill changes the state’s funding formulas to provide state funds for full-day kindergarten. However, the district will receive the projected revenues Read More …
Income Tax & Education
Article 13, section 5 (5) of the Utah Constitution states that tax on income (income tax) shall be used to support public education, higher education, and to support children and individuals with a disability. You can access Article 13 at the Read More …
Sterling Scholars 2023
On March 30, 2023, students from Kanab High School and Valley High School will compete against 181 students from across nineteen high schools in the southern region for Sterling Scholar. The day’s events include competitive interviews followed by the awards program at Read More …
Concurrent Enrollment
Kane County School District students continue to take advantage of concurrent enrollment (college classes taken in high school). Last year, students in the district earned 1527 college credits equating to $1,221,600 in tuition savings. Eleven students earned their college general Read More …
VHS attends USBA Day on the Hill
Students from Valley High School recently represented the Kane County School District at the Utah School Board Association (USBA) Day on the Hill. Students visited with legislators and discussed their displays in the Capitol Rotunda. Students also received a tour of the Utah Read More …
New KES Update
I wanted to provide an update on the construction of the new Kanab Elementary School. The new school is 77% completed. The temporary construction fencing has been removed, and the permanent fence has been installed. The wood floor in the gymnasium is being installed. Lights and Read More …
Welcome New Board Members
On January 10, 2023, the Kane County School Board welcomed Jarad Brinkerhoff and Marc Grow as new school board members as they took the Oath of Office, administered by Board Clerk, Cary Reese. We appreciate the opportunity to work with Mr. Read More …
Master Board Award
Kane County School Board was recently honored in Salt Lake City by the Utah School Board Association for completing the Master Board Training. The Master Board Award is a prestigious award given to only school districts participating in professional development Read More …