The Canton Public Schools is moving ahead with its newly designed Student Information System (SIS) with the earliest implementation beginning as soon as March for Canton High School course selections. The new fully customized, web-based system, which will run on the PowerSchool cloud-based software program, will be used across the district by students, staff and […]
In a series of momentous votes taken at a joint meeting on Wednesday, December 20, school and community leaders gave the greenlight to a new grade reconfiguration plan while offering wholehearted support to building a full auditorium at the Galvin Middle School. The new configuration calls for fifth graders to join grades 6-8 at a […]
An occupancy goal of fall 2028 for either a renovated or brand-new Galvin Middle School was announced at the fourth and final community forum held on Wednesday, November 29, in the GMS library. Sixteen residents attended the forum. Now, a series of consequential votes await the Canton School Committee and GMS School Building Committee as […]
The process of designing a new or renovated Galvin Middle School began in earnest on Wednesday, September 27, as a group of approximately 40 residents and staff members met with representatives of design firm Ai3 and Project Manager LeftField to offer their input as part of a public forum held in the Canton High School […]
Canton School Superintendent Derek Folan was thrilled to report to the School Committee last week that Canton students performed “remarkably well” on last year’s MCAS tests while meeting — and in many cases exceeding — most district and state goals. “Last year we set bold goals to increase the number of students meeting or exceeding […]
Former students of beloved Hansen teacher Cheryl Cunningham were out in full force on Monday at the inaugural “Cunningham’s Kids RUNdraiser” to benefit Mrs. Cunningham’s husband, Mike, who was recently diagnosed with ALS. Also known
The same transportation problems plaguing the Canton school district at the start of the last school year resurfaced this year as parents complained of late arrivals; some middle school students having problems finding seats; and some students spending an hour on the bus before arriving home in the afternoon. While School Superintendent Derek Folan estimated […]
In its just-released rankings of the best high schools in Massachusetts, U.S. News &World Report named Canton High School the 56th best of 437 high schools, and 45th among high schools in the metro Boston area. The magazine notes that 60 percent of CHS students take Advanced Placement (AP) classes and 96 percent of students […]
The first public forum to gain public input into the planned renovation of the Galvin Middle School will get underway next month. In collaboration with the design firm and project manager, Ai3 Architects and LeftField, the Canton Public Schools have scheduled two educational visioning sessions on Wednesday, September 6, and Monday, September 11, from 4-7 […]
Superintendent of Schools Derek Folan is pleased to announce that Ai3 Architects has been selected as the design firm for the Galvin Middle School project. Ai3 will work in conjunction with LeftField Project Management and the Canton community. “Selecting Ai3 marks a milestone in the Feasibility Stage of this process, as prescribed by the Massachusetts […]
