Spanish Fork Rotary Club donates dictionaries to third grade students every year in the fall.  In the spring, the students have a Spelling Bee.  Rotary Club representative, Mr. Todd Harrison, was present at the Spelling Bee.  First place winner was Damon Jones, second place winner was Cade Campbell and third place winner was Bruce Huntsman.

Pictured L-R:  Damon Jones, Cade Campbell and Bruce Huntsman

  We would like to recognize Larry Hathaway and congratulate him on receiving the Classified Crystal Apple Award.  He is truly deserving of this award for his many years of service at Park Elementary and here at Canyon.  He is a very hard working individual.  We receive compliments often about how nice our school looks and smells.  We can thank Mr.

   Every year the Spanish Fork Kiwanis Club recognizes outstanding 6th grade students from the area elementary schools in their Terrific Kids Program.  Criterion for a Terrific Kid is one who is:  THOUGHTFUL, ENTHUSIASTIC, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, INQUISITIVE AND CAPABLE; hence, TERRIFIC. 

   The following students from Canyon Elementary Sixth-grade received the Terrific Kids award for 2012: 

  Mr. Larry Hathaway, custodian at Canyon Elementary, is retiring after 32 years of service.  The message he wants to leave with everyone is, "Enjoy life.  I have had a wonderful job working as a custodian for Park School and Canyon School over the years.  I have worked with the best of all:  my teachers, office staff, and principals.  I am going to follow my dreams now.  Thank you for letting me work for Nebo and the kids that we serve."

   Congratulations, Mr. Hathaway, on your retirement!