Canton High School Newsletter

11/27: Winter Athletics begin

12/8: Early Release Day (11:15am dismissal)

12/14: World Languages Honor Society Induction Ceremony (6pm, CHS Auditorium)

12/19: CHS Winter Concert (7pm, CHS Auditorium)

12/22: Early Release Day (11:15am dismissal)

Canton Public Schools has updated their official Facebook and Instagram pages and will now feature images and information from across the schools. Please access these platforms at the links below:

Facebook: @CantonPublicSchool

Instagram: @cantonpublicschools

Over 200 runners took part in the first-ever Champions of Wellness Road Race on November 19th. The race was facilitated through RaceWire, and all runners received their official time (like it or not) once finished. The field was made up of students, teachers, administrators (school and district), members of our police and fire departments, and citizens from Canton and beyond. Several CHS staff members had exceptionally strong showings while others made the most of the scenic 3.1 mile course. It was a fantastic event and we want to thank all that participated for their support.

Our students and staff are always busy in the community and these past weeks were no exception. Our musicians played at the Cornerstone of Canton just ahead of Thanksgiving. Our Robotics team is preparing for their competitive season and had a strong showing at a scrimmage event hosted by Needham High School. We also had over 160 CHS students participate in the Breast Cancer Walk in Boston.

Thank you to our staff members who serve as coaches and advisors for these groups and make these amazing activities possible.

As the weather gets colder, we wanted to remind all students and families that the building is generally not accessible before 7am unless arrangements are made with particular staff members.

Students arriving before 7:50am must enter the building through the cafeteria where a staff member is present to let them in. The main office doors are made accessible at 7:50am. Below is the language from the Student/Family Handbook.

School Hours

Classes begin at 8am and dismissal is at 2:29pm each day barring days with special schedules.

• Students should enter through the Cafeteria each morning when arriving before 7:50am.

• Between the hours of 7:50am and the 2:29pm dismissal, all entries must be through the Main Entrance.

• Students are expected to vacate the building by 3:15pm except for students who remain for extra-curricular activities, library use, teacher assistance, or detention.

• Students should obtain their belongings prior to attending afterschool activities as the building will not be accessible.

• Students engaging in any extracurricular activities must be under the supervision of a staff member (teacher, coach, advisor).

The CHS Athletics Blog is a great resource for checking in and staying on top of the various teams and events. Athletic Director Danny Erickson maintains the blog with up-to-date information, resources, and helpful links. I encourage you to bookmark the blog for continued reference.

The Faculty/Staff Member of the Month initiative is designed to recognize outstanding teachers, school counselors, educational assistants, administrative assistants, cafeteria staff, and custodians for their contributions to Canton High School, excellence in and out of the classroom, leadership, innovation, community involvement, dedication, and support for CHS students. One faculty/staff member will be recognized each month during the school year.

Nominations may be submitted by the faculty, staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members.

Canton High School would like to stress that the real tribute of this award is the nomination, which symbolizes the esteem and appreciation our community has for CHS faculty and staff.

Please use this Faculty/Staff of the Month Nomination Form to nominate a deserving faculty or staff member.

CHS is fortunate to have several entrances and ample parking but we do want to make sure we keep safety as our top priority when it comes to driving on campus. Here are a few items to keep in mind when you are driving on campus:

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

The driveway in front of the Rodman Building is the bus drop-off and pick-up route. Personal vehicles are not allowed to use that driveway during those times.

CHS student drop-off/pick-up is in the U-shaped driveway across from the tennis courts. Vehicles can access that driveway from both directions and exit quickly and safely after drop-off. Students can certainly meet their rides in the driveway leading up to the loop if that's easier but we do not allow vehicles to enter the parking lots to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Student Parking

Student parking is by assignment only and for 11th and 12th graders. Students must display their parking pass in a way that is clearly visible when on campus. Parking is not allowed in the staff lots or in the main Legion parking lot. This information was reviewed with all students during our opening class meetings.

Please reference the About/Around Town link from the CPS website for information on all the wonderful community events taking place. This link is updated regularly, so check back often to stay informed.

Website: https://www.cantonma.org/chs/index
Location: 900 Washington Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 781-821-5050