
Barring any setbacks in the public health arena, there will be ‘pomp and circumstance’ after all for the Canton High Class of 2020 this summer. In a letter to the seniors and their families dated May 28, CHS Principal Derek Folan said he was “thrilled” to announce plans for an in-person commencement to be held […]
Jun 4 2020 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

Update: Due to the current governor’s advisory regarding large gatherings, the Board of Selectmen has voted to reschedule the 2020 Annual Town Meeting to begin on Tuesday, June 22, at 6 p.m. at Canton High School’s Memorial Field. All registered voters are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, visit the town meeting page […]
Note: Dates for certain senior events have been updated since the print edition. It will be a festive scene in the center of Canton on Saturday with a celebratory ‘car parade’ on tap for the members of the Canton High School Class of 2020 and their families. Organized by the school in conjunction with local […]
May 29 2020 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
When the Canton Public Schools closed in March due to COVID-19, the situation left approximately 20 percent of the student population vulnerable. Those 665 students qualify for free or reduced meals for breakfast and lunch, which they normally get at school Monday through Friday throughout the academic year. The school system immediately wanted to find a […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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Mary Ann Price

Recognizing the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and determined to give this year’s “amazing” class of seniors the send-off they deserve, Canton High School Principal Derek Folan has pledged to move forward with an adapted graduation ceremony on the weekend of June 5-7. While there are still a number of details to be ironed out, […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Canton High School Principal Derek Folan announced a more concrete year-ending plan for the Class of 2020 and set a May 7 date to gather input from seniors and stakeholders regarding their thoughts on graduation events. In addition, School Committee members, meeting remotely on April 30, endorsed School Business Administrator Barry Nectow’s plans to provide […]
May 8 2020 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller announced on Tuesday that, in accordance with a new order from Governor Charlie Baker and the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Canton Public Schools will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 academic year as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic. The statewide closure of […]
Apr 24 2020 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

Remote learning opportunities that were once optional are now required for K-12 students as the Canton Public Schools transition into “phase 2” of school closures necessitated by the COVID-19 public health emergency. As outlined in an April 8 letter to parents and guardians, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller noted that the next phase will continue until […]
Apr 17 2020 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Although classrooms have been devoid of students since March 13, learning has continued in the Canton Public Schools over the past few weeks, thanks to a massive effort of Chromebook distribution, online learning, and email communication from teachers and staff to students. School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller and members of the School Committee, meeting remotely […]
Apr 3 2020 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

Update (March 15): Governor Charlie Baker on Sunday announced the closure of all schools across the commonwealth for a period of three weeks (through April 6). The governor also announced a statewide prohibition on gatherings of more than 25 people and limited all restaurants to takeout and delivery only. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller […]
Mar 13 2020 | Posted in
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Mike Berger