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Back-to-School Information Now Available

Canton Local Schools has everything families need to prepare for the 2026-27 school year in one convenient location. Click below for school supply lists, Readyfest dates, first-day information, and other important back-to-school updates.

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Summer Grocery Help

Get Your Sun Bucks! Need a little extra help when it comes to summer groceries? You might be eligible for Summer EBT, known as Sun Bucks. To determine eligibility, please complete the free/reduced meal application linked below. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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  • All current students MUST complete their First Day Forms before the start of school. Completed forms are required to access Chromebooks during computer distribution at each school. All families have been sent their student's Snapcode, which is needed to verify and update student records. The district office has computers for families to use and fill out forms if needed. To set up an appointment, please call 330-484-8019.
     

    Didn't receive the Snapcode? Check your spam folder for an email from online.enrollment@cantonlocal.org. If you still cannot find it, call the school office (click here for phone numbers) to confirm that your email is correct in our system.

    Link to First Day Forms

  • August 2026

    • Tuesday, August 11 – SSCA Career Tech Orientation - 6:00 - 7:30 pm
    • Wednesday, August 12 – Readyfest - Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (3-5) 4:30 - 6:00 pm
    • Thursday, August 13 – Readyfest - Canton South Middle School (Grades 6-8) 4:30 - 6:30 pm
    • Thursday, August 13 – Readyfest - Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (1-2) 4:30 - 6:00 pm
    • Tuesday, August 18 – CSHS Open House 4:30 - 6:30 pm
    • Friday, August 21 – Readyfest - Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (PreK-K) 4:30 – 6:00 pm

  • Tuesday, August 18 – Grades 1 through 9 – First Day
    Wednesday, August 19 – All Students Attend (except Prek & K)
    Monday August 24 – Preschool and Kindergarten first day

  • Download the pdf here

    A school academic calendar for August 2026 to July 2027, with dates color-coded for holidays and breaks.

     

  • Click grade level to download the pdf

    List of 26-27 Spirit Days

  • Click to download the pdf

  • Students will receive details on the first day of school. Please bring a notebook and pen or pencil.

Latest News

Welcome New Kindergarten Students

Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. Children who will be 5 years of age on or before August 18, 2026, are eligible to attend. Students must reside within the district to enroll.

Students currently enrolled in Wildcat Preschool do not need to re-enroll.

For more information, please contact email candy.vandeborne@cantonlocal.org. To begin registration, click below.

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Hall of Distinction Class of 2026

The Canton South Alumni & Friends Foundation is proud to announce the Hall of Distinction Class of 2026:

  • Brian Burrow ('79)
  • Bruce A. DiPietro ('69)
  • Shelley Doerschuk ('70)
  • Steve Doerschuk ('72)
  • Mark Miller ('74)

Please join us as we celebrate these outstanding individuals at the Hall of Distinction Induction Ceremony and Dessert Reception on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Canton South High School.

The event is open to the public, and no tickets are required.

 

The Canton South Alumni Association Foundation announces the Class of 2026 Hall of Distinction honorees with portraits.

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