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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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Thank you, Canton Local!

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Canton Local Earns 4 Star Rating!

Canton Local is proud to announce that our district has earned an impressive 4-Star Rating on the 2024–2025 Ohio State Report Card. Canton Local ranks #1 in the state of Ohio when compared to similar districts.

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  • August

    • 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

  • A school calendar for 2026-2027 displays monthly grids with highlighted dates and a legend.

  • Click grade level to download the pdf

  • 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 karen.vrabec@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.

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