Canyon Independent School District is considered a fast-growing school district because so many families are choosing to plant roots in the area.
If you are moving to Canyon ISD, let us be among the first to welcome you.
The links below contain information to help you become familiar with CISD, our schools, and the enrollment process.

Welcome Home!

Why choose Canyon ISD schools?

Excellence

• Top-rated academic and extra-curricular programs

• Canyon High School finished 2nd out of 200+ schools in the 4A UIL Lone Star Cup for academics, athletics, and fine arts in 2020-2021

• Randall High School finished 12th out of 250+ schools in the 5A UIL Lone Star Cup for academics, athletics, and fine arts in 2020-2021

Lifelong Success

• 20+ college dual credit courses and 11 career and technical programs of study that offer industry-based certifications

• 1 of 12 Google Reference Districts in Texas

• Partnerships with Amazon Future Engineers and Bell Flight

Locations

• 21 campuses are just minutes away from anywhere in Canyon/Amarillo and the surrounding communities

About Canyon ISD

The Canyon Independent School District serves two communities, Canyon and Amarillo, in Randall County of the Texas Panhandle. The district covers a large area, which encompasses 732 square miles. The north end of the district has 8 campuses in south Amarillo that offer immediate access to city amenities, while those in the city of Canyon offer a small-town atmosphere with easy access to the city. In the city of Canyon there are 5 campuses, and 2 campuses are located in between the two cities.
The Canyon ISD community is well known for its commitment to children and education. Within district attendance boundaries, new homes and new neighborhoods abound. Many new families move into the Canyon ISD attendance area because of the reputation of the schools and the quality of life found here. The school district is a learning community, providing opportunities for all students and staff to reach their learning potentials.

CISD Mission Statement

The mission of Canyon ISD, in partnership with parents and community, is to empower students through academic and character development to obtain lifelong success as servant leaders.

Vision

Empowering Lifelong Success

Value Statement

We Believe…

• Learning is a result of high expectations and challenging experiences fostering a strong work ethic
• People are our greatest resource to advance the highest potential in our students
• A partnership between the home, community, and school enables every student to pursue their interests or strengths
• Our commitment is to find the preferred pathway for every student
• By building our student’s self-confidence they will gain a competitive edge to engage in new opportunities

Canyon ISD will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, Canyon ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including CTE programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA), as amended, which incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The following district staff members have been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements:

Title IX Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of gender: Robyn Cranmer, at 3301 North 23rd Street Canyon, Texas, 806-677-2600. ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability: Bridget Johnson, at 3301 North 23rd Street Canyon, Texas, 806-677-2600.