Since 1971, Canton High and Middle schools have been housed at 76 Simonds Ave. At that time, just shy of 700 students…More in grades 7 to 12 attended the school, while in 2010, some 714 were enrolled in the high school alone.</p> <p>Canton High has been lauded for its academic, sports and music programs. It was named a 2010 Grammy Signature School and a silver medal winner in the 2010 U.S. News and World Report Best High School search.</p> <p>Sports teams have won numerous state championships, and the school's athletics program continues to grow. In 2007, varsity football returned to Canton after a 43-year absence.</p> <p>The school's community involvement remains high, with organizations like the Canton Athletic Boosters Club, Canton Education Foundation, Canton Dollars for School and Canton Parents as Teachers. </p>

As the town of Canton's largest outdoor recreation facility, Mills Pond Park hosts a variety of events, camps, sports…More and other recreation activities throughout the year. The recreation area features a six-lane, Olympic-size swimming pool, four tennis courts, two basketball courts, two soccer fields, two baseball diamonds, a playground and a skate park.</p> <p>The pool offers group and private Red Cross swimming lessons on weekday and Saturday mornings during the summer. The pool also hosts the Duskie Dolphins youth swim team. Other activities at the park include a variety of live music, outdoor movie nights, sports camps (soccer, tennis and basketball), Explorers Summer Camp and ice skating on the pond. Visitors may also bring their pets to the park and enjoy its athletic fields and facilities when they are not in use.</p> <p>For a full list of events and activities, contact the Canton Parks and Recreation office or visit their website.</p>