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Canton School District 800 N. Main St. Canton, SD 57013 Phone: 605-764-2706 FAX: 605-764-2700 Office Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
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CANTON ELEMENTARY
Lawrence Elementary School serves the educational needs of approximately 400 students in grades Pre Kindergarten through fifth grade. All teachers are highly qualified and Canton Elementary students consistently score very high in the State required Dakota STEP scores.
CANTON MIDDLE SCHOOL The Canton Middle School is comprised of approximately 200 students in grades six through eight. Teachers have high expectations for their students, but also remain responsive to the many developmental needs of the adolescent learner as well. The Six Pillars of Character are promoted on a daily basis in an effort to create an atmosphere that promotes positive adolescent development.
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL The Canton High School is comprised of approximately 300 students in grades nine through twelve. CHS offers a challenging and viable curriculum that enables students to graduate as Regent Scholars and earn the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship. A large percentage of Canton graduates go on to advance their education. CHS also offers a wide variety of co-curricular activities for students to choose from. | ||
Canton School District # 41-1 |
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Last Name | First | Address | Phone | |
Gannon | Todd | 28243 478th Ave. | 605-595-5777 | Todd.Gannon@lincolncountyag.com |
Iverson | Tanya | 933 N. Dakota Ave. | 605-560-2107 | mtiver@hotmail.com |
Dibert | Jennifer | 621 E. 2nd St | 360-4737-7019 | jayemdee2@gmail.com |
Kappenman | Robin | 602 N. Kimball St. | 605-366-0576 | effie64@hotmail.com |
Ockenga | Thaaron | 28829 474th Ave. | 605-759-2796 | tocustomtile@gmail.com |
Otkin, Chair | Josh | 1020 N. College St. | 605-496-3304 | jotkin10@gmail.com |
Skiles, Vice Ch. | Jennifer | 600 W. Lynn Ave. | 605-359-1231 | Jennifer.Skiles@hotmail.com |
The Role Of The School Board
The Critical Functions of the School Board include the following:
Establish and periodically review district mission and clear goals for the educational system.
Adopt and periodically review district policies.
Provide Leadership to ensure that effective educational Practices are followed in all schools.
Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a district wide system for equitable and effective hiring, evaluation, compensation, and termination of district employees.
Approve all staff appointments and terminations.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of district wide and school educational programs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the superintendent on an ongoing and annual basis.
Ensure the establishment and maintenance of an effective district wide communication system.
Communicate with and respond to the community.
Establish a tax rate that meets the fiscal needs of the district.
Ensure the establishment and maintenance of an appropriate budget.
Monitor and approve the fiscal affairs of the district.
Ensure adequate learning environment, including site acquisition, Facilities, and equipment.{/AF}
CHARACTER: Canton students graduate knowing that true character is revealed by the clarity of their convictions, the choices they make, and the promises they keep. They understand that what they say and do defines who they are and that who they are determines their destiny. HONOR: Canton students graduate knowing that to become a person of honor means to live by the principles of honesty and integrity. They understand that whatever they do, if they do it with honor, they will inspire those around them to do the same. ACHIEVEMENT: Canton students graduate knowing that success is the result of hard work and commitment to something greater than oneself. They understand that putting forth the extra effort to excel is always better than settling for anything less. WISDOM: Canton students graduate with the knowledge that the choices they make today determine the person they will become tomorrow. They understand that every challenge in life is an opportunity to grow and that a poor choice is a wasted opportunity. KNOWLEDGE: Canton students graduate with the knowledge and skills to be successful in life. They understand that knowledge is gained by learning and skill by practice. But most importantly they understand that the acquisition of both is a life long process. SERVICE: Canton students graduate knowing that they were born with unique talents, which were meant to be used for service to others. They understand that true happiness comes not from receiving, but from selfless sharing of their time and talents. | ||
“Central,” Canton’s first permanent high school was built in 1884 and was regarded as one of the best in eastern South Dakota, if not one of the best in all of the Dakota’s. It was a large two-story brick structure with enough room to house all the students on the first floor. But in a few years, as enrollment started to climb, all the rooms were put to use. By 1910 there were too many students for the school and some had to be sent to the Augustana campus, which was not in use that year. In 1923 the “old” Canton High School was built. This ultra new structure was complete with a swimming pool, gymnasium, and an auditorium with a balcony and seating for over 900 people. Once again Canton was considered to have one of the best schools in the state.
The Canton School District has a rich tradition of excellence in education. School was first held in Canton during the winter of 1868-69 in a sod house on the southwest corner of what is now the Lincoln County Courthouse block. In 1870 Canton’s first real school building was constructed. This building quickly overflowed and in 1878 a two story frame building was erected consisting of one large classroom on each floor. With the coming of the railroad in 1879, Canton once again needed a larger school. In 1884 a large two story brick building, designed to hold elementary classes on the first floor and high school classes on the upper floor. | ||