"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to CHS senior Lucas Gebert, son of Jennifer and Shaun Gebert, our Canton ISD Student of the Week! Lucas has attended Canton ISD since kindergarten and is involved in yearbook, tennis, leadership, and NHS. Outside of school, he enjoys basketball, fishing, and playing guitar, and he hopes to pursue a career in sports marketing.
Teachers and staff describe Lucas as kind, respectful, dependable, and hardworking, with a genuine servant’s heart. As a front-office aide, he has quickly learned the responsibilities of the office, demonstrating excellent customer service, professionalism, and a willingness to help wherever needed. Whether answering phones, running errands, assisting staff, or simply greeting others with a smile, Lucas brings a positive attitude to everything he does.
DISTRICT UPDATES
EAGLETTE VOLLEYBALL
On Tuesday our Eaglettes fell to Van in 3 sets to move to 2-1 in district, while our JV and Freshman teams took wins over the Lady Vandals. The Eaglettes rebounded on Friday with a 3 set win over Kemp to move to 3-1 in district.
On Monday night our JH teams took wins over the Kemp Lady Yellowjackets.
EAGLE FOOTBALL
Thursday night our Eagles had a dominating win over Mt. Vernon 55-0. The win moves the Eagles to 4-0 as we head into Homecoming Week against Wills Point.
Our junior high, freshman, and junior varsity completed a clean sweep with each team taking a “W” this week. All told, Eagle football was 7-0 on the week!
FFA & VET SCIENCE
I would like to highlight a program this week that often flies under the radar and that is our Vet Science. This week Ms. Hillard’s students have been putting their skills into practice by grooming teachers’ dogs. This is a great example of our students gaining meaningful, hands-on experience while developing real-world skills through Canton ISD’s agricultural education program.
CROSS COUNTRY
In cross country action at the Hallsville Meet, Peyton Chandler finished 3rd out of 118 runners.
Tuesday, Sept 22 Band: Area Jazz Auditions (Commerce) — all day Volleyball vs Brownsboro (District / JH Recognition Night, Home) — 5:00 PM Boy Scout Signup — 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept 23 See You At The Pole JH Cross Country @ Canton CHS One Act Play Rehearsal — 3:30–6:00 PM Bonfire @ Cross Roads Church — 6:00 PM
Thursday, Sept 24 HS Cross Country JV/Varsity @ Canton FFA Floral Competition @ Harmony — 8:00 AM–3:30 PM Football vs Wills Point: JH (Home, 4:30) · Freshman vs. Carthage (Away, 5:00) · JV vs. Wills Point (Away, 5:00)
Friday, Sept 25 — HOMECOMING Traveling Pep Rally @ CIS & CES — 9:30 AM FFA Heart of Texas Ag Mech Show + FFA State Fair Ag Product ID (Fair Park) — 8:00 AM–3:00 PM FFA Homecoming Tailgate @ Ag Building — 5:30 PM Homecoming Ceremony — 6:30 PM Choir: Pep Rally (Showstoppers) + Game (Acappella, SSB) Varsity Football vs Wills Point (Homecoming) — 7:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 26 Band: Mesquite Marching Contest — all day FFA Heart of Texas Ag Mech Show (Day 2) — 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Canton ISD is excited to announce the opening of the Canton ISD Museum in 2015. The Museum will consist of school memorabilia from years past to present. Location will be in the "Old High School" located at 1045 S. Buffalo.
Canton ISD will display a "Military Honor Wall" within the new Canton ISD Museum. If you or a loved one attended Canton High School and served or are currently serving in the military, we will proudly display your photograph.
Announcements related to the closing of Canton Schools resulting from inclement weather, utility curtailments, or other reasons will be made through various radio stations, TV, and other sources that are well known to our students, staff, and parents.
To ensure your student is enrolled for free lunches by the first day of school, it is recommended applications are submitted as soon as possible. Click on this link for additional information.