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Teaching, Nurturing, Learning
     "Nurturing Our Community: One Student at a Time"      

Canton Public School District Key Communicator
Issue: #28

May, 2017
 
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"Nurturing our Community: One Student at a Time" 
 
Canton Public School District Ends the Year on Positive Notes
  
As I have discussed in previous columns, Canton Public School District's core focus areas for 2016-2017 were teaching, nurturing, and learning. We maintained these areas of focus this year by providing our students with rigorous instruction and increased opportunities for learning. We streamlined our instructional materials to ensure that students were exposed to challenging grade-level content, and we individualized teaching to match what our students needed to be successful. For some students, this meant that they received tutoring during their elective classes; for other students, this meant that they received extra time to learn and practice during Saturday School. Our proficient and advanced students received extended learning time designed to challenge them with above grade-level content. We are confident that our work with all of our students will produce academic gains.
Another way that we challenged our students this school year was through our dual enrollment partnership with Holmes Community College. Through this partnership, students were able to take college-level courses online while still in high school. These students took real college courses, and they performed exceptionally well. We are proud to report that 96% of our students earned a "C" or above in their courses! As a result, these students were able to complete many of the prerequisite courses that they would otherwise take as college freshmen. This experience has not only saved them time and money, but it has also prepared them for the level of difficulty that they will experience once they enroll in college.    
Teaching, nurturing, and learning is more than what occurs in the classroom; we must provide our students with extended opportunities to learn and practice skills that will ensure that they are college and career ready. We must also equip them with the core values that they will need to become productive members of our community. Our work is not done until every student who leaves our doors is ready for college, work, and the world.
Parents, we encourage you to keep this momentum going. Students received Summer Reading packets with assignments that are due when they return to school in August. Additionally, there are several online resources that can assist your child in maintaining the skills that they learned this school year. If you need resources for summer practice, please call
601-859-4110, and ask to speak with our curriculum staff.
We can't wait to see our babies back on August 3rd, 2017. We hope that you have a wonderful summer.


Cassandra Williams
CPSD Superintendent
Congratulations Canton High School Class of 2017 Valedictorian!
(left to right): Johnny Brown/Chairman Board of Trustees, Dorothy Harris/Board Secretary, Makayla Garrett/Valedictorian, Cassandra Williams/CPSD Superintendent, Rev. Moses Thompson/Vice-Chairman Board of Trustees

Valedictorian: Makayla Garrett
 Parent: Patricia Carson
 GPA: 96.22
 Honors:ACT 25 & Above Club, Mississippi Scholar, Dual Enrollment Student, Beta Club, CHS Cheerleader Award
 College Attending: Alcorn State University
 
 
Scholarship Awards $98,782:
Alcorn State University -$66,832
Xavier University -$30,000
Superintendent Award-$1,000
Alcorn State University Alumni -$500
Alpha Phi Alpha -$250
Still Standing Transportation -$200
   
Congratulations Canton High School Class of 2017 Salutatorian!
(left to right): Johnny Brown/Chairman Board of Trustees, Dorothy Harris/Board Secretary, Jamarius Brown/Salutatorian, Cassandra Williams/CPSD Superintendent, Rev. Moses Thompson/Vice-Chairman Board of Trustees

Salutatorian: Jamarius Brown
Parent: Veronica Brown
GPA: 95.61
Honors: ACT 25 & Above Club, Mississippi Scholars, Dual Enrollment Student, Beta Club
College Attending: Mississippi State University
 
Scholarship Awards $51,782 :
Morehouse College -$25,000
Tougaloo College -$17,782
Mississippi State University -$8,000
Canton Lions Club -$1,000

Congratulations Canton High School Class of 2017!
146 graduates are now CHS Alumni
Theme: "Leaving a Legacy to Inspire the Future"
Class Motto: "With the knowledge of yesterday, the experience of tomorrow, and the hope for the future we will succeed."
Mr. & Mrs. CHS: Bralon Robinson & Alexis Cain
Class President: Alexis Cain
Class Song: "Rise Up" by Andra Day
Class Color: Fuchsia & White
Class Flower: White Carnation

Canton High School Class of 2017  Scholarships & Awards
 
100 Black Men of Canton
Vincent King & Jacobi Lindsey
 
Alcorn State Alumni Scholarship
Jalah Chambers & Bremiya Greenwood
 
Alcorn State University
Makayla Garrett
 
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Tamiyah Beals
 
Alpha Phi Alpha
Makayla Garrett
 
Arnel Bolden State Farm Scholarship
Natalyah Davis & Vincent King
 
Canton Gospel Music Association
Gregory Richards
 
Canton Flea Market Scholarship
Devin Dunigan
 
Canton Lions Club
Jamarius Brown & Taprieka Robinson
 
City of Canton
Devin Dunigan
 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Natalyah Davis & RoDerica Travis
 
Desmond and Puller Adult Daycare Center, LLC
Jalah Chambers, Ny'Daisha Dortch, T'Jarion Peel & RoDerica Travis
 
Detroit Cantonian Club
Alexis Cain, Kelsea Luckett, Taprieka Robinson & Shaylyn Taylor
 
Dwight Luckett Award
Ardajha Brooks, Kendontre Brown, Natalyah Davis, Vincent King & Michaela Sanders
 
George Enterprise Consulting Services, Inc.
Alexis Cain, Devin Dunigan, Taprieka Robinson & RoDerica Travis
 
Greater Saint Matthew Church
MyQuashia Anderson, Devin Dunigan, Bralon Robinson & Jonathan Sims
 
Hinds Community College
Ny'Daisha Dortch- STEM, Jasmine Meeks-STEM & Trinity Torrey - ACT Scholarship
 
Howard University
Natalyah Davis
 
Huey Porter Scholarship
Gregory Richards
 
Jackson State University
Natalyah Davis- Presidential Scholarship & Jacobi Lindsey- Leadership Scholarship
Jasmine Meeks- Leadership Scholarship
 
Kappa Alpha Psi
Jonathan Sims
 
Mississippi Association of Supervisors Scholarship
Shaylyn Taylor
 
Mississippi Construction Association
Lavarius Heath
 
Mississippi State University
Jamarius Brown & RoDerica Travis
 
Morehouse College
Jamarius Brown
 
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Scholarship
Timila Williams
 
NUCUR Bar Mill Group Scholarship
Shaylyn Taylor
 
STEP Energy Award
Elliot Blackmon & Jacobi Lindsey
 
Thomas Johnson Award
Jonathan Sims
 
Tougaloo College
Jamarius Brown, Natalyah Davis & RoDerica Travis
 
Rev. Dixon Memorial Scholarship
Bralon Robinson
 
Rogers High Class of 1969
Alexis Cain
 
Still Standing Transportation, Inc.
Makayla Garrett
 
University of Mississippi
Ardajha Brooks
 
University of Southern Mississippi
Xavier Owens & RoDerica Travis
 
Xavier University of Louisiana
Natalyah Davis & Makayla Garrett


                  
CHS Mississippi Scholars

(left to right): Trinity Torrey, Vincent King, Kendontre Brown, Ardajha Brooks, Timila Williams, Jasmine Meeks, Makayla Garrett, Natalyah Davis, Ny'Daisha Dortch, Mondarius Readirs, Stanton Readirs, MyQuashia Anderson, Jamarius Brown, Bralon Robinson, RoDerica Travis, Stella Morris/Sponsor

The Canton Public School District  salutes its Mississippi Scholars for their outstanding achievements.
The purpose of the Mississippi Scholars Program is to encourage students to take more challenging courses in high school.  All national data indicates that students with a more rigorous academic schedule of high school studies are better prepared for college and/or to enter today's competitive job market. The requirements include 40 hours of community service, a 2.5 and above cumulative GPA, 95-percent attendance, 18 ACT composite score, and NO outside suspensions.
 

Canton High School Senior Class of 2017 Scholarships & Awards





     


                  


  












                  


  

 
  
 

 

 

 

 
 
  
  

                  
CHS STAR STUDENT/STAR TEACHER

We honor our STAR Student Natalyah Davis and STAR Teacher Dexter Brim. Davis scored a 28 on the ACT and has an overall average of 93 in her core academic subjects. Davis is also a Mississippi Scholar. She is the daughter of Gloria and Theodoes Davis, Jr. The STAR Student selects the teacher who they feel is the person who has made the greatest contribution to the their scholastic achievement. We congratulate Dexter Brim for inspiring his students to excel.


TOP ACT SCORERS
 
CHS Seniors in the ACT 25 & Above Club:

 (left to right: Makayla Garrett scored 25, Xzavier Owens scored 25, Jamarius Brown scored 25,
Garrison Gillum scored 25, Natalyah Davis scored 28)
 
 
                                                                  Roderica Travis scored  25
                                            ( Travis is in the 25 &  Above Club & the MS Scholars )

                  
CPSD Board of Trustees
Hosea Anderson, Johnny Brown/Chairman, Dorothy Harris/Secretary, Cassandra Williams/CPSD Superintendent, Walter Jones, Reverend Moses Thompson/Vice Chairman 

                  












Mr. & Miss CHS
Alexis Cain & Bralon Robinson

CANTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017


Kennauri Robert Armon Anderson
MyQuashia Tatianya Anderson**
Brianna Lashun Archie
Kemanajea LaRaveus Archie
LaQuintic K. Beal
Azundria Breunshae Beals
Tamiyah Donya Beals
Elliot Lamar Blackmon*
Jazmine Blackmon
Nikita Korshanette Bouldin
Rinya Nikol Brent
Ardajha Marzharnae' Brooks**
Antionette De'lexus Brown
Garrett Morgan Brown*
Jamarius Davontae Brown*☐* -  Salutatorian
Kendontre K. Brown**
Niketa Nyshae Brown*
Tradajea Shanteria Brown*
Tameria Raymona' Bunch
Duronta Kendarrius Burks
Alexis Natari-Shide' Cain*
Xzavier Jaywaun Carpenter
Tishinya Aireonna Carroll*
Sabastein Delanta Carson
Arlissa D. Carter*
Nakeydra Kianti Carter*
Aleria Lashay Chambers
Jalah Rashun Chambers*
Johnny Lee Clanton
Markaesha E'Monjieh Clay*
Shelia Cunningham
Labrittany Marshae Daughtery*
Kiara Swynekia Davis
LaJessica Ty'Mia Davis
Natalyah Deshae Davis #**
Deonta Day
Michael Dearon, Jr.
Keveyun Shemar Linell Dillon
Carrie Mae Dixon
Ka'Ron Aisayah Dixon*
Ny'Daisha Lazabrielle Dortch**
Devin Labranson Dunigan*
Trinity Mikail Farve
Jaylon Jamar Fields*
Kendrick Daveyun Fields*
Patrick Jordan Freeman
Makayla Danielle Garrett**◊ -  Valedictorian
Demeria Deona Green
Triston Earnest Green
Bremiya Mi'Ya Greenwood*
Nikia Janee' Gunn
Juston Immanuel Hamblin
Keyaura Pa'Trice Handy
Jacquelyn Maya Hardy
Destiny Deshun Harris

Voda Patrice Hawkins
Lavarius Devonte Heath
DeVerio DeMontae Hilbert
Ja'Keria Leighann Hill*
Jervarious Davion Jackson
Kendarious M. Jackson
Aisha Makada Johnson*
Issey Miyake Johnson
LaQuerious D. Johnson
Malcolm J. Johnson
Norman DaMyon Johnson, Jr.
Timothy Xavier Johnson
Javarius Davonta Jones
Kendarius Jones
De'Nedrick TiMahl Jordan
Jarvis Jaquan, Kelly*
Vincent Octaviaus King*
Keairra Mona Leonard
Quanteria D Leonard
Preston Donail Lewis
Rebecca A. Lewis
Jacobi Trederrick Lindsey*
Kelsea Leshee Luckett*
Kentae Jemore Luckett
Shantwanna Mikia Luckett
Devonte Mack
Jaylon Montreal Mack
Shuntavia Lushune Mack
Nate' Saide Erenda Martin
Tyrencia Lakiska Matlock
Martrevionne James Mayberry
Herkevius K. McCoy
Jasmine Miyeah' Meeks**
Octavious Cortez Miles
Symuel Quashad Miller
Myles Curtis Morris
Fredrick Jerome Murry*
Cornelius Mandrell Nichols
Dantashia Avion Ollie*
Octesheia Jamarzalyn Ousley
Porcha Dealiza Ousley
Tyronesia MiQueslayn Ousley
Xavier Devante' Owens*
T'Jarion Mykel Peel*
Sherleria Monae Petway*
Kentravian Antrel Pheal
Kendravious Jammal Porter
Antwan Lemarcus Randall
Alaria Aprielle Ransom
Mondarius Ashard Readirs**
Stanton L. Readirs**
Gregory Tyler Richards
Harvey Riley
Bralon J. Robinson**
Shondrae Janae' Robinson*
Taprieka Ariel Robinson*
Chrishunna Sha Juan Rose*
Chrystal Morgan Runyon
Jada Janai Russell*
Michaela Rishun Sanders
Jaddar A'Lexus Simmons
Johnathan Thomas Sims*
Shaleria Shuntae Small
Demontra Dreun Smith
Tatyana Elizabeth Lashun Smith*
William Kenta Stewart
Miyunna Q.S. Sumler
Kenyatric Sutton
La'Steveyian Ta'Neil Sutton*
Aravia Rynesha Monique Taylor
Chiniequ Lashay Taylor*
Destiny Tamarra Taylor
Kanaja Ty'Qwanda Taylor
Shaylyn Nicole Taylor*
Tatiana Jumoke' Taylor
Gleneisha Frenshay Thomas
Trinity Cyann Torrey**
Jabari Keonte Townsend
QueMarkius L. Travis
RoDerica Brenshana Travis**
Matthew Leonell Truss
Alexis K. Vaughan
Ahmaud Tyrese Walker
Jessica Renia Warfield
Myshanta Miesha Watts
Kevin Kenyatta Weatherspoon, Jr.
Regina Monaye' White
DeQuarious DeQuae Williams
Fajah Shamiya Williams*
McKinley Josiah Williams
Timila Arzhanta Triciay Williams**

◊Valedictorian
☐ Salutatorian
* Honor Student
# STAR Student
* MS Scholars


                  


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