Canton Baseball Team Falls to Somers

Late push not quite enough on Thursday.

The Somers High School baseball team jumped out to an early lead and hung on for an 11-9 victory over host Canton on Thursday. Somers led 9-4 going to the bottom of the sixth when Canton scored four runs to cut the lead to one run. The Spartans tacked on two in the top of the seventh and held Canton to one in the bottom of the inning to hold onto the win. Nate Czelazewicz earned the win and Brian Hollister picked up a save for Somers. Chris Enns took the loss for Canton. Czelazewicz was a star at the platae with three hits - including a double and triple - and two runs batted in. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone every day with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up …

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Canton Educators Headed to Ghana

Pair hopes to help with projects, teaching techniques.

During a 2009 trip to Ghana, Rachel Perry was struck by the simple, yet content lifestyles. “It’s so hard to describe. Life is so simple,” she said. “They have nothing but they’re genuinely happy. You forget all the petty worries we have here. They’re so appreciative.” At the same time, however, it is a poor country and many believe in lending a hand to help its residents, especially children, have a clean place to sleep and a good education.  This week Perry, a teacher’s aide at Stepping Stones Educational Center and co-worker Jessie DeMarco, a 2006 Canton High School graduate, are going to a different part of the country. The two will spend more than a month at Happy Kids Orphanage, a project in Wegbe, Ghana, that helps provides schools …

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U.S. News Ranks Canton High School 25th in State

Nationally, the school ranked 973 out of about 22,000.

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Canton High School 25th in its list of best high schools in the state.  Factored into the score were teacher/student ratio, college readiness and math and reading scores.  Nationally, Canton ranked 973 out of almost 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Other nearby high schools that ranked in the top 25 in Connecticut were: Conard High School in West Hartford (#2); Hall High School in West Hartford (#6); Simsbury High School (#9); Farmington High School (#10); Avon High School (#13); Granby Memorial High School (#19); and Glastonbury High School (#24). See the results at http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/connecticut/rankings

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Substance-Free Graduation Party Planners Seek Support

By the 2012 Project Graduation Committee

For the past 20 years, Canton parents and volunteers have provided Canton High School graduating seniors with an all night substance-free party on the evening of graduation. This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, June 15, 2012.  The goal of the evening is to provide the students with a fun-filled night of entertainment and food,while keeping them together and safe. We have experienced nearly 100-percent attendance year after year, a clear sign that our efforts are appreciated. This event is always one of the students’ fondest high school memories. Part of the reason for the high attendance is that there is no cost for the graduating senior to attend. It is through the repeated generosity of local business owners and residents that we …

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School Board Celebrates Student Achievement

Event honors students from all schools.

The Canton Board of Education hosted a special "Canton Celebrates" evening this week to honor some of the top achievements at all of the town's schools. During the event, each principal introduced the students and talked a little of their accomplishments. In addition some student art was on display outside of the high-school auditorium and the Canton High School Jazz Combo entertained before and after the event. "What a great night this is to celebrate the successes of these students," said board chairwoman Beth Kandrysawtz.  Those honored included:  Cherry Brook Primary School  Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone every day with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up …

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Local Business Owner Thankful for Chance to Give Back

Grants to school district provided each year.

For Canton Mobil owner Joe Eisenberg, a chance to present the Canton schools with a donation each year is a highlight. “It’s just about giving back to the community,” Eisenberg said. “It’s one of the very few positives in a volatile industry.” The funds come from the Exxon-Mobil Education Alliance, which has granted the Canton School District funding for approximately 8 years now. For 2012-2013 school year, the alliance allotted $500. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone every day with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. The money is used for technology and science programs. "The funds help us purchase supplies that enrich our science and technology programs …

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Board of Education Approves Third Extended Day Kindergarten Session

Move will bring 20 more Canton students into program.

The Canton Board of Education has approved a third extended-day kindergarten session for the 2012-2013 school year. The board voted unanimously Tuesday night to follow the recommendation of Superintendent Kevin D. Case and add a third session. Earlier in the year, the board voted to continue with two sessions next year. Case, however, said that lower numbers in first-grade enrollment would warrant one less section there, allowing the extra kindergarten session. “Because of the large demand and because we do have space available, I am recommending one additional session,” Case said. In all, the district received applications from 62 families for the program. With 12 Project Choice Students from Hartford expected in kindergarten next year, …

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(Postponed) Lacrosse Invitational to Benefit Veterans

Shirts, concessions, youth games and more to help Wounded Warrior Project.

Update, Friday, March 30, 2012.  (Due to the forecast for snow and rain, this event has been postoned one week to April 7, 2012.) Original story  This Saturday’s Canton High School Lacrosse Invitational will be much more than a sporting competition. It will also raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, which provides help and support for injured service members. Six schools are participating in the event. While admission is free, funds will be raised through T-shirt sales, concessions, a 50-50 raffle for Velocity Sports Training, fun lacrosse games for youth and more. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Canton High School. The event is the brainchild of seniors Ryan Glynn and Auguste Gumbs. Gumbs has many friends in the …

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