Parent and Family Involvement
Our parent/family involvement groups meet regularly to support Canyon and its students in a number of ways!
The Canyon PTA meets throughout the school year and supports a number of programs, activities, and events on campus. We need your support! All Canyon parents and families are invited to attend meetings to learn more about school programs, fundraisers to support the school, and ways to get involved. Click here to access the Canyon PTA website.
Canyon's Virtual PTA General Meetings are from 7:00 - 8:30 pm:
September 13, 2022 (online) - Link Available via ParentSquare
Following meeting dates to be announced soon!
African American Alliance Network (AAAN)
The Canyon Middle School African American Alliance Network (“AAAN”) is a group of parents that works with school administrators, teachers and students to support knowledge, understanding and appreciation of African American heritage and culture, and to build a community that helps to enrich the experiences of the African American student body at Canyon. Any adult in the Canyon community is welcome to participate in this group, and we particularly encourage parents/caregivers of students of African American heritage to join our group. Meetings are typically held the first Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30 pm (See Flyer).
Padres Unidos
This group meets monthly and discussions are held in both English and Spanish. All families and caregivers are welcome to join to get informed on school events, participate in their students' education, connect with staff, and build community with others! Join us virtually starting at 6:30 pm (See Flyer)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Family Group (AAPI)
This group meets virtually every third Tuesday of the month (See Flyer).
LGBTQ+ Family Group
This year we are pleased to announce the formation of an LGBTQ+ Family Group (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and more) with the goals of building community, connection, and increasing our network of support! Our meetings will take place once a month on Thursdays starting at 6:30 pm (See Flyer). We hope you can join us!
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Canyon Middle School maintains a English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) to advise on programs and services for EL students. The ELAC committee meets at least four times annually to gather input and share information with families of our English Learners. We hope you can join us! (see Flyer)
This group helps to support vocal and instrumental music in CVUSD. Meetings are held at 7pm in the CVHS Band Room and are usually held on the second Wednesday.
Learn more about how to help support our Canyon athletics program. Please stay tuned for meeting dates and times.