At Canton College Preparatory School, students are part of a close-knit, supportive community that values both academic excellence and personal growth. As one of the highest-rated schools in the city, the school’s vibrant student life—filled with meaningful traditions, engaging activities, and strong relationships—helps create an environment where students feel proud to belong and motivated to succeed.
Specialized Learning Environments
Students learn and create in spaces designed to support their growth and curiosity:
- Art Room
- Cafeteria
- Gym
- Laundry Facilities
- Library
- Music Room
- Weight Room
- Reading and math pull out services
Positive School Culture Program
We celebrate PBIS through out the building on an every day basis. Also, each grade band has a specific system that is utilized towards those particular scholars. Students work towards incentives that are delivered through class celebrations and whole-school celebrations on a bi-monthly rotation. Class parties have included Pancakes and Pajamas, Directed Drawing, Painting Classes, Board Game Parties, Donuts, etc.
Dress Code
The school maintains a clear, student-friendly dress code with opportunities for self-expression on Fridays:
- Boys:
- Tops: Dress shirts or polos in dark blue, light blue, or white
- Pants: Black, khaki, or dark blue dress pants
- Girls:
- Tops: Dark blue, light blur, or white
- Dresses and skirts: fingertip length or longer
- Pants: Dark blue, black, khaki
- Shoes: No crocs or open toed
Every Friday students are allowed to dress down to their comfort. clothing must remain safe and respectful.
Field Trips & Learning Excursions
Students experience the wider world through age-appropriate field trips and offsite celebrations:
- Arrow Head Apple Orchard
- NickaJack Farm
- Akron Zoo
- Canton City Ice Skating
- Field Day at Stadium Park
Blitz Competition Award Winners earn additional Field trips.
Student Activities & School Traditions
School traditions build joy and community across grade levels:
- Fathers Walk
- Field Day
- Graduation Ceremonies (Kindergarten & Grade 8)
- Grandparent Day
- Blitz Competition
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
- Santa’s Secret Shop
- Quarterly Academic Awards Assembly
- Fall, Winter and Spring Spirit Week
Clubs
Students explore school spirit and creativity through:
- Yearbook
- Student Council
- Girls on the run
Sports
Athletics are free to participate in and offer students a chance to build skills, teamwork, and school pride:
Athletic Director-Emily Berbelis
- K-8 Volleyball Camp: Offered annually in the fall, 5-8 Volleyball Team-Afterschool Practices; weeknight games through the ACCEL 330 League (Coaches-Anne Simon and Emily Berbelis)
- Boys and Girls Basketball:
- 6th Grade Boys/Girls: practice after school, compete on Saturdays in the Canton City League
- 7-8th Grade Boys/Girls: practice after school, compete after school in ACCEL 330 League (Coaches-DaQuain Butler, Austin Glaab and Syndra Mahavixay)
- Cheerleading: practice after school, follow basketball schedule (Coaches-Kaysia Moore and Kylie Meyers)
- Boys and Girls Track and Field: Practice afterschool, compete in ACCEL 330 League Invitational (Coaches TBD)
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Parents are welcome partners in school life and may volunteer at events, in sports programs, or as part of the PTO after completing a background check.
