Canton Country Day School

Considering preschool for your child? Check out this article that outlines some great reasons for your child to attend preschool! https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/why-preschool/

Call (330)453-8279 x131 to talk more about our Early Learning program and to schedule a tour today!

Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know that July 3rd- August 11th is sometimes referred to as the "Dog Days of Summer"? A lot of us have heard the phrase before, but what does it mean?

The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, humid days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever and.... mad dogs.

With all of the recent thunderstorms, humidity and high temps, we can tell we are right in the middle of the dog days!

What have you been doing to stay cool during these Dog Days of Summer?

Still need to shop for school supplies? Now is the perfect time! The Annual Sales Tax Holiday begins today, Tuesday, July 30th until Thursday, Aug. 8th. Pay no sales tax on back-to-school items and other purchases! Read here to find out more: https://ohio.gov/residents/resources/sales-tax-holiday

Need a copy of your student's school supply list? Contact the office or e-mail [email protected]!

Canton Country Day School is looking for a Middle School Math teacher and a Spanish teacher! If interested, please direct all inquiries and resumes to: [email protected]. Please share if you know someone who would be interested!

CCDS Awesome Alumni: Josh Jay

Canton Country Day School alumni Josh Jay is an American magician, author, and lecturer. He has performed in over 100 countries and was awarded top prize at the World Magic Seminar in 1998. He worked with Penn and Teller on the show Fool Us, and he holds a Guinness World Record for card tricks. Jay has performed on shows including Good Morning America and The Today Show. In January 2018, Jay was recognized by the Society of American Magicians for his contribution to the art of magic.

Recently, Josh threw the first pitch at a Cleveland Guardians game! Scroll down to see a couple of our current students who snapped a pic with him while enjoying the game! What a small world!

Of his time at Canton Country Day School Josh says, "I always tell everyone that I owe every good habit and practice I developed to my time at CCDS".

That's a wrap for Camp Country Day 2024! Thanks to our teachers and staff members, these campers had lots of fun, tried new activities and made great memories!

We know there is still a lot of Summer left to enjoy, but it is flying by and we'll be getting ready for back to school time, in no time! Here are some important dates from the CCDS calendar to keep in mind as we prepare for school to start! Please visit: https://www.cantoncountryday.org/events/magic.cfm for the full CCDS family calendar!

Congratulations to these Canton Country Day School students for a wonderful performance of "Anastasia the Musical"! Way to go ladies, the CCDS community is proud of you!

Our Early Learning campers explored music this week, made their own instruments and performed for their family and friends today!

We can't believe there is only one more week of camp at CCDS! We have had a fun summer!!

CCDS sports camp is underway! In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, campers are learning how to play games and sports seen during the Olympic games! Today, they learned about fencing and archery!

The Early Learning campers are taking full advantage of all the outdoor space at Canton Country Day School! They kicked off the morning with some sprinkler fun and enjoyed lunch in the Carolyn Becker Reading Courtyard. With 40 acres of land to explore, these campers are really enjoying their time at CCDS!

Want more information about enrollment at Canton Country Day School? Click the call button below or visit www.cantoncountryday.org

This week's lower school camp included a deep dive into the areas of our backyard B's (birds, bees, and butterflies), camping and hiking, food science, things that glow, and hydro fun!

Exciting news!!!

Canton Country Day School is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Ater as its new Head of School, effective June 24, 2024.

Mr. Ater is a highly respected educator and leader within the Canton Country Day School community, bringing 17 years of dedicated teaching experience at the school. In his new role, Mr. Ater will lead the school in its mission to provide a comprehensive and enriching education for students, fostering a positive learning environment and strong community engagement.

His commitment to educational excellence, along with his extensive experience, positions him as a leader who will inspire both students and staff.

“After an extensive national search, the committee unanimously agreed that Patrick Ater is the perfect fit for this position,” said Anju Mader, Chair of the Search Committee. “Patrick's deep knowledge of our school's culture, coupled with his proven leadership and passion for education, make him the ideal candidate to lead us into the future. We are confident he will continue to uphold our tradition of excellence and guide the school to new heights.”

Mr. Ater expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, “It is an honor to be chosen as the next Head of School for Canton Country Day School. I look forward to building on our strong foundation and leading the school in a way that prepares our students for success. Together, we will work to provide the
best possible educational experience for our students, teachers, and community.”

A lifetime resident of Stark County, Patrick resides in Plain Township with his family; wife Maureen, and
daughters Audrey, Grace, and Evelyn, all students at Canton County Day School.

Happy first day of summer! Did you know that the 2024 summer solstice is the earliest since 1796!

We, at CCDS, hope your summer is sunny, fun-filled and relaxing!!

Camp Country Day is in full swing and we are having a wonderful start to our summer camp! Early Learning campers are enjoying a Pirate themed camp this week, including making pirate hats, ships and searching for the Parrot every morning. The Lower School Camp is learning about drumming and dance this week, making their own instruments, trying their hand at the Conga and Steel drums and prepping for an informal dance and drumming performance this Friday at 2pm!

There are still several weeks of camp fun happening here, at CCDS! Have you signed up yet?

https://ccds.jumbula.com/camp-country-day

It's time for Canton Country Day School's Summer Vacation contest! The winner will receive a CCDS Cougar stuffed animal!

To Enter:
1. Like Canton Country Day School's page
2. Post a picture of you on vacation this summer (or staycation!) *Bonus entry if you are wearing CCDS gear
3. Tag Canton Country Day School in your post

Each post equals one entry. The contest runs now through Sunday, August 18th. The winner will be announced on Wednesday , August 21st via social media.

Post as many times as you like! We can't wait to see where our friends go this summer break! 🌞 🏖️ 😎 🌴

Congratulations and best wishes to the Canton Country Day School Class of 2024!

Water games, bounce houses, obstacle courses, shaving cream battles, ice cream....all the most fun things on Fun Day at CCDS!

Fun Day 2024 has officially begun!

Kindergarten alphabet countdown... W is for Water Balloon!!!!

Congratulations to the Canton Country Day School Junior Kindergarten graduating class of 2024!! Kindergarten here they come!!!!

This week's 8th grade grad feature is Zane!

All About Me
Do you have a nickname? Zano
How old are you? 13
How long have you attended CCDS? Since Kindergarten
Where are you attending high school? Jackson High School
Academic achievements? Received 1st place in the science fair in 7th grade

These are a few of my favorite things
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite book and/or movie: Race to the Sun (book), Captain America (movie)
Favorite musician, artist or type of music: rap
Favorite hobbies: Drawing and swimming
Favorite memory at CCDS: Trip to Washington, D.C.
Favorite season: Summer

Fun Facts
Something most people don't know about me: I've mastered two languages and am working on a third.
When I grow up I want to: Be a doctor

In tribute to the many, in honor of all, we offer our gratitude.

This week's 8th grade grad feature is Audrey!

All About Me
How old are you? 14
How long have you attended CCDS? 12 years
Where are you attending high school? Hoban
Academic or athletic achievements? I came in 2nd place in the school spelling bee in 4th grade.

These are a few of my favorite things
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite movie or book? Hunger Games
Favorite musician, artist or type of music? Tate McRae
Favorite hobby? Playing piano
Favorite memory at CCDS? Middle school trip in 7th grade
Favorite season? Summer

Fun Facts
Something most people don't know about me: I love reading.
When I grow up I want to: Be a writer

The eighth grade STEM class researched bridges and the engineering concepts that helped make them strong. They then designed and built their own bridges out of 1/8" balsa. The weight of these bridges was only from 5 to 12 grams but they were able to hold between 12 and 14 pounds of sand during testing. Great job 8th graders!

As part of their extended social studies curriculum, middle school students dressed in period costumes and hosted their second annual CCDS Medieval Faire. Attending guests enjoyed unicorn, dragon, and royal duck races, face painting, jousting, potions, archery, axe throwing, a special medieval dance, a May pole, food, drink, and balloons galore! It was a wonderful evening for the entire CCDS community!

Third and Fourth grade students celebrated National Turtle Day with a walk to the park in search of... TURTLES!

Alumni, Senior Airman Taylor Adams, visited the fifth grade through eighth grade math classes today to talk about real-world examples of how math is used in her current position as a Boom Operator for the USAF. The students loved interacting with her and had many questions.

The CCDS Track team celebrated the completion of its season with a banquet. The banquet kicked off with a warm welcome from the coaches, expressing gratitude to our fifth through seventh grade student athletes for their hard work and dedication throughout the season, followed by great food and the sharing of many fun stories. Congratulations Cougars!

These three CCDS alums are now teammates on the Lady Eagles Lacrosse team at GlenOak High School, making 10% of their team from CCDS! Leah Burlingame, Ella Rennecker and Maddie Harris (pictured) are representing CCDS well by lifting the team GPA (average 3.99 across the entire team). Leah was recognized with her GPA of 4.7! The team had their best season to date at 13-5-1. Leah and Maddie were varsity starters.

Congratulations!