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School Calendar

2024-2025 School Calendar  (Amended 6/11/24)

Click link above to see full school year calendar for 2024-2025

The first day of school for Canton High School seniors, Grade 12, is 8/28/24.

The first day of school for Grades K-11 is 8/29/24.


Future School Year Calendars



Upcoming Events

Canton Middle School Wellness Day
December 17, 2024

Canton Middle School is seeking volunteers for the CMS 2024 Wellness Day!

Interested in volunteering to work with a group of students? Contact Amy Brintle at abrintle@cantonschools.org for more information.
CMS Wellness Day poster

Big Rock at Candy’s Mountain~ a Family-Friendly DRAMATIC EVENT~CANTON HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB’S 2024 Fall Play, Big Rock at Candy’s Mountain. A funny play that covers all aspects of a folk rock music festival. Written by David Rogers, licensing provided by Dramatic Publishing.  Approximate run time: 90 minutes with 15 minute intermission. 

CANTON, Connecticut— On Thursday, November 7th at 7:00pm Big Rock at Candy’s Mountain will premiere in the CHS Auditorium (76 Simonds Ave). Additional shows to follow on Friday, November 8th at 7:00pm and Saturday, November 9th at 2:00pm.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and FREE for children under five. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, October 12th at 10:00am and are available online through www.HomeTownTicketing.com. Follow the link to “Buy Tickets” and search “Canton Performing Arts.” 

The Drama Club of Canton High School is only in its FIFTH YEAR of existence! Our previous productions include The Play That Goes Wrong (2023), Alice in Wonderland (2022), and CLUE! (2021). All proceeds from ticket sales, concession sales, and merchandise sales will directly support the production costs of Big Rock at Candy’s Mountain and future productions as well as other CHS drama club events.  

Big Rock at Candy’s Mountain is open to the public on Thursday, November 7, Friday, November 8th at 7:00pm and Saturday, November 9th at 2:00pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 12th at 10:00am. 

Contact event organizer Michelle Taylor before the day of the event with questions at mtaylor@cantonschools.org


Big Rock at Candys Mountain drama production poster
CPAT Open Houses
September 9th, 10-11:30am and 6-7pm

September 12th, 10-11:30am

Feel free to stop in one of these days to meet the staff and enjoy the playroom with your child during our open house times.

Canton Parents as Teachers (CPAT) is a program for any Canton family with children birth to kindergarten age. The program has many services available to families, and is currently enrolling for their fall early learning groups. 

Groups are open for children and their adults, ages 1 to kindergarten. These groups are held Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 10am-11am at Canton High School in CPAT's specially designed classroom.  

Feel free to reach out to CPAT at:
860-693-1736



Children smiling and playing with colorful toys in the CPAT classroom.

Safe Routes to School Presentation
September 17, 2024, 6:00pm

The Safe Routes to School Team will be presenting their findings and recommendations on September 17, 2024 in the Canton Community Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Please save the date to join us for the presentation.

As part of the development of a SRTS Plan for the Town public input is a key component. Insights from parents, administrators, students and residents is desired and appreciated. 

Fill out the SRTS questionnaire.


The Canton BOE and the town of Canton are participating in the Connecticut Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program.

Night Out for the Arts with Canton Friends for the Arts at Brewery Legitimus
September 20th from 6-9pm

$10 at the door supports fine and performing arts programs in Canton K-12 Schools!

poster for Night Out for the Arts at Brewery Legitimus. September 20 from 6 to 9pm.









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