Canton Local Schools

Canton Local School District

The Canton Local School District, home of the Wildcats, is located in southern Stark County. Approximately 2000 students are enrolled in three schools: Faircrest Memorial Elementary (Grades PreK-5), Canton South Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Canton South High School (Grades 9-12), which is also the hub for South Stark Career Academy.

Our Vision

Canton Local students will be prepared to graduate career-ready.

Our Mission

By focusing on every child, every minute, every day, our graduates will be prepared to find their “E.” 

o   Enrolled - Further your education. Obtain a 4-year college degree, 2-year associate's degree or complete career technical schooling. 

o   Employed - Be prepared to enter the workforce with a technical skill or as a skilled tradesperson and immediately earn a living wage.  

o   Enlisted- Serve our nation in the military. Join the United States Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard or Merchant Marines.

K-12 Career Readiness Pathway

o  K-5 - Become Career Aware

o  6-8 - Explore Career Opportunities 

o  9-12 - Own Your Path

Canton South High School Alma Mater: 
To Canton South High School we pledge unfailing loyalty.
We would make success our rule and bring to you the victory.
Though the way be hard and long, yet in our hearts we'll sing this song.
As we travel on our way, we'll always love thee, red and gray.