Category: Superintendent’s Corner

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Students in the Kane County School District continue to take full advantage of concurrent enrollment opportunities, including new programs that lead to industry‑recognized certifications. Last year, in collaboration with Utah Tech University, the district launched an industry-recognized endorsement in Design. Read More …

Through a competitive grant awarded by the Utah Legislature in collaboration with The Policy Project, Kane County School District has launched Teen Centers at four school sites: Big Water School, Kanab Middle School, Kanab High School, and Valley High School. Read More …

Kane County Schools Honor Veterans with Heartfelt Ceremonies On November 11, 2025, Kane County School District honored veterans through meaningful programs at Kanab Elementary, Kanab Middle, Kanab High, Valley Elementary, Valley High, Big Water School and Lake Powell School. Each Read More …

The Kane County School District has received updated information from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) regarding recent developments at the U.S. Department of Education. We have been assured that federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Read More …

Each year on October 1, school districts across Utah finalize student enrollment counts. These counts are directly tied to the distribution of state and federal funding for both district and charter schools. According to a recent press release from the Read More …

A recent report from Consumer Affairs ranked state education systems across four categories: kindergarten through twelfth grade performance, school funding, higher education, and school safety. While Utah placed thirty-ninth overall, the state stood out in one essential area: kindergarten through twelfth grade Read More …