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New Cell Phone Policy in Effect

Beginning January 2026, Canton Local Schools has implemented a state-required cell phone policy to support student focus, well-being, and learning.

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Winter Break 2025

Canton Local Schools are closed for winter break from December 22 through January 4! Wishing you a safe and joyous holiday season! Note: When school is closed, the indoor walking track is not available.

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BRIK: Screen-Free for a Better Me Challenge!

This Winter Break, we are encouraging Wildcat families, students, and staff to go phone-light or remain phone-free and focus on what really matters. Complete as many challenges as possible, snap a photo, and share your experience with karen.vrabec@cantonlocal.org for a chance to be featured on Facebook and win a prize!

Take The Challenge!
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Wildcat Voices Needed!

Canton Local is updating its strategic ONE Plan, and your feedback is essential in helping us strengthen opportunities for all students and families. If you fall into one of the groups below, please consider taking the survey that best reflects your connection to our district: - Recent Canton South Graduates (Classes of 2020–2024) - Current Students & Families - Community Members, Support Service Providers & Local Business Owners

Survey Link
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Now Hiring: Head Varsity Football Coach

Canton South High School is seeking a Head Varsity Football Coach to lead our Wildcat program with integrity, passion and a student-centered approach. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by mentoring young people, shaping a program and proudly representing Wildcat Nation. Help us find the right leader to guide our Wildcats and positively impact our community.

Apply Here
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Building Resilience in Kids

Canton Local’s BRIK Initiative brings families, schools, and the community together to make a few key changes that help protect kids and build their real-world skills: Wait Until 8th – Delay giving kids smartphones until high school. 16 to Screen – No social media until age 16. Phone Down, Minds Up – Create phone-free school days. Let Me Grow – Encourage childhood independence through more unstructured play and real-life experiences.

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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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Latest News

2026 Board of Education Organizational Meeting

The Canton Local Schools Board of Education will hold its organizational and regular meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6 pm in the Canton South High School community room.  The meeting is open to the public; attendees are asked to use door #2.

May 5, 2026 Renewal Levy

At its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, the Canton Local School District Board of Education approved a Resolution Declaring it Necessary to Levy a Renewal Tax in Excess of the Ten-Mill Limitation, as presented in Exhibit TB-1.

This action authorizes the district to proceed with the next steps related to the renewal levy in accordance with Ohio law.

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