Dear Canton Community, We are aware that this is a hard time for some families to get essential items. We would like to make it easier for those in need and are creating a program called Canton Kids Care. We are asking for donations of essential hygiene items for less fortunate families such as bath […]
Category Archives: Community
Canton Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony Cancelled
The Canton Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony normally held in the fall has been cancelled for 2020. Plaindealer Sports will post more information if/when it becomes available.
Music and Movement
We have now been away from school for over a month. I have personally been out of the building for the longest stint of my professional career and frankly speaking……. I miss the place. Prior to this, the longest I have been out of the building was a couple of weeks during summer vacation. I […]
Let’s Gain New Appreciation for Officials During Down Time
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director During this shutdown of normal life in our nation, we are learning to deal with a new challenge – how to handle the unexpected time on our hands at home. Simply keeping up with the days of the week is a major accomplishment! While we anxiously await […]
Golden Bear Trio Launches JNS Golf, Turn to Trick Shots During Quarantine (VIDEO)
Using their new, golf-focused Instagram account and plenty of creativity, three Canton Central School freshmen have found a way to keep practicing their short game and having fun with the game they love. From left, Nate Romano, John O’Neill and Sam Sieminski pose for a picture after O’Neill aced the Par 3 15th hole at […]
Walk or Run!
‘I have two doctors, my left leg and my right’ – George Trevelyan IF you choose not to read any further, please consider watching this YouTube video and PLEASE do not think that you cannot run!! This gentleman’s story is another example of evidence that WE ALL CAN! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7v9S02Y4cs The above is a quote which has inspired me […]
March Melancholy
I can’t believe that it has been almost two weeks now without sports. There are no students playing badminton in physical education class, there are no teams getting ready for their practices, no one is on the gymnasium or the fitness center and even the television is letting me down with no March Madness Basketball […]
Saluting High School Seniors as Spring Sports and Activities Remain on Hold
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director A visitor to the local high school in late March would normally find boys and girls engaged in track and field, baseball, softball and lacrosse practices. Inside the building, some students would be involved with speech or debate activities. Unfortunately, this is not a normal year – far […]
Banford Physical Education Launches New Website
The Banford Elementary School Physical Education team of Coach Mike Wentworth and Coach Jeff Meyers have expanded their online footprint to include a new website, full of photos and videos of Banford students staying active. The website stems from the Banford Physical Education staff’s efforts to keep kids active during the closure of Canton Central […]
You Can’t Out Train a Bad Diet!
I found this title quote in an article by NFL All-Pro Lineman LeCharles Bentley and it is hanging on the door of the fitness center at C.C.S. There are many fit individuals out there who are addicted to the increased dopamine and serotonin levels in their brains caused by intense exercise. They are able to […]
