March 17, 2020
The health and well-being of our students is our top priority. We want to make sure our students have access to well-balanced meals during this time. Therefore, the Canton Public School District will start serving Lunch-To-Go Monday through Friday beginning on March 23, 2020 until further notice at McNeal and Canton Elementary Schools. All school-aged children will eat FREE. Children MUST BE PRESENT to get their meal. Lunch will be served from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
During this time, we are asking our school community to continue following the advice of the Mississippi Department of Health to assist in stopping the spread of the virus. That guidance includes social distancing and avoiding large gatherings. For more information on the latest developments, please use the links below
We will keep you updated as changes occur. Thank you for your continued cooperation as we work together to stay safe.
Sincerely,
Gary Hannah Superintendent
Canton Public Schools
March 15, 2020
Dear Canton Public Schools Family,
Due to rapidly changing developments concerning the coronavirus, the Canton Public School District Board of Trustees and I have consulted and decided that it is in the best interest of our community to close schools for one week, March 16-20. At this time, students will not report to school until March 23, 2020. If this changes, we will update you immediately. The safety of our students remains our top priority. As this pandemic continues to evolve, we ask for patience as we revise our contingency plans to adequately respond to COVID-19.
Central Office directors, Central Office support staff, and principals will continue to work throughout the school closure to devise plans for continued student instruction. Principals will also send out helpful links to keep our students engaged and they will be posted on our website.
During this time, we are asking our school community to continue following the advice of the Mississippi Department of Health to assist in stopping the spread of the virus. That guidance includes social distancing and avoiding large gatherings. For more information on the latest developments, please use the links below:
Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to stay safe.
Sincerely,
Gary Hannah Superintendent
Canton Public Schools
Avoid gatherings of 250 people or more, especially if there is evidence of transmission in your county or adjacent counties . If you do attend, remember to practice the hygiene and distancing steps above.
To prevent illness in those most vulnerable, anyone 65 or older OR with a chronic medical condition should avoid any gathering of 250 people or more (corrected from 50 earlier).
Avoid unnecessary (non-urgent) air, bus or train travel.
Limit visitation to older relatives or friends (especially in nursing or care homes).
Prepare for the possibility that schools or day care centers may temporarily close.
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Schools, Gatherings and Events
Everyone attending mass gatherings should take extra precautions at this time, including:
Regular hand hygiene with hand sanitizer or soap and water.
If ill, do not attend any public event and call your physician or healthcare provider if needed.
Maintain social distancing as much as practical. A separation 6 feet from another person is considered effective for infection control.
Schools throughout the state should consider cancelling any mass gatherings, including assembly and social events.
The Mississippi State Department of Health is not advising the closing of schools at this time.
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) says the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) requires schools to consult with their county health department and the MSDH to determine when it is appropriate to close a school. State law requires schools to make up any days schools may close, unless the Governor of Mississippi or the U.S. President declares a state of emergency. State law does not give the MDE or the State Board of Education the authority to close schools statewide.
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Event organizers: MSDH recommends that communities and organizations contact us at 877-978-6453 to determine whether cancelation is warranted, or appropriate preventive steps for your event.
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In the Community
Schools, businesses, events and other places that people gather can take steps to prevent or limit the spread of viral illness.
The CDC offers preparation advice for:
Households
Schools and daycares
Healthcare facilities
The workplace, colleges, gatherings and more
Flyer: Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission (CDC) PDF
The Mississippi Department of Education has issued guidelines for Mississippi schools concerning COVID-19.
Department of Education COVID-19 Guidelines MDE
CHS PROM 2020 CANCELED
March 13, 2020
Superintendent Gary Hannah says based on recommendations from Mississippi State Department of Health and Mississippi Department of Education officials, the Canton Public School District has decided to cancel Canton High School's Prom scheduled for April 25, 2020.
Recent Recommendations for Schools, Gatherings and Events:
Everyone attending mass gatherings should take extra precautions at this time.
Maintain social distancing as much as practical. A separation 6 feet from another person is considered effective for infection control.
Schools throughout the state should consider cancelling any mass gatherings, including assembly and social events.
However, the Mississippi State Department of Health is not advising the closing of schools at this time.
The start time for ALL schools will be 8:00 a.m. each day with Elementary Schools ending at 2:30 p.m., Middle Schools ending at 3:00 p.m. and the High School ending at 3:30 p.m.
Students will be considered late at 8:05 a.m. daily.
No school can dismiss prior to 2:30 p.m. each day.
Student bus and parent drop-offs will begin at 7:00 a.m. daily.
Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. until 7:50 a.m. daily.
Bus Routes will also be posted on the district's website.
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At A Glance:
Schedule
Elementary School 8:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Middle School 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
High School 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
The Tardy Bell rings at 8:05 a.m.
No dismissals prior to 2:30 p.m.
Breakfast served from 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m. daily
Bus and parent drop off of students begins at 7:00 a.m. daily
Bus Routes will be posted on the district's website
Gary P. Hannah
CPSD Superintendent
