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The mission of the Canton Public School District, with full participation of parents and the total community, is to enable all students to become analytical thinkers, self-directed lifelong learners and effective communicators who are prepared to continue their education and /or to enter the global workplace and to participate in society as responsible citizens.

The Canton Public School District

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CPSD 80% Professional Development Days 2025-2026

These days provide time for teachers to participate in professional development and engage in collaborative planning. Please make any necessary arrangements.

The dismissal times for the 80% days are as follows:

1:15-Elementary Schools

1:45-Middle Schools

2:30-Canton High

Early Dismissal Dates:

October 1

November 5

December 3

January 7

February 4

April 1

You're Invited! Join us for our Fall Districtwide Parent Academy! Empowering Parents. Elevating Scholars. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Huey L. Porter Middle School Gymnasium

This event is designed to equip parents with tools, strategies, and resources that directly support student achievement. When we empower our families, we elevate the potential of every scholar in our district. Through shared knowledge and intentional collaboration, we will strengthen the home-school connection and promote student success.

We are honored to welcome our dynamic keynote speaker, Mr. Victor Taylor who is the vice president of Manufacturing, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant, Nissan U.S. He is the second African American to hold this prestigious position.

Mr. Taylor’s inspiring journey and powerful message will ignite our shared commitment to excellence, leadership, and opportunity for all students.

We look forward to seeing you there as we continue working together to build stronger families, stronger scholars, and a stronger community.

Victor Taylor is vice president, Manufacturing, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant, Nissan U.S. Appointed to this position in December 2023, he is responsible for overseeing safety, quality, operations, productivity and environmental compliance of Nissan’s award-winning assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi.

Most recently, Taylor was senior director, Manufacturing Operations, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant, Nissan North America. Taylor brings more than 20 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise, which he will use to lead the Canton plant in the coming years as it transforms into a center for U.S. electric vehicle production.

Taylor holds an executive MBA from Millsaps College in business administrations and management, an MBA from California State University, Stanislaus and a bachelor's degree from Alcorn State University in industrial engineering. He also successfully completed additional business courses at Vanderbilt University and is a certified Six Sigma black belt.