Canyons School District’s $283 million bond aimed at rebuilding high schools, improving lighting

When Alta High School in Canyons School District was built in 1978, Principal Brian McGill said natural light wasn’t much of a factor in school design.“The architectural philosophy was no windows or light,” McGill said. “Just keep the students contained and teach them what they need to know.” But recent research indicates that natural light and open spaces can help improve students moods and attitudes, helping them learn better during the school day, said the princi