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Academic News

List of 20 news stories.

  • Canterbury Celebrates the Class of 2025

    On Friday, May 30, 2025, the Canterbury community gathered in the Murphy Sports Center to honor and celebrate the extraordinary Class of 2025, our largest graduating class to date, with 87 seniors crossing the stage and stepping boldly into their futures.

  • Class of 2033 Crosses the Courtyard to Middle School

    On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Canterbury’s Lower School celebrated the Class of 2033 during the annual Crossing the Courtyard ceremony.

  • Eighth Grade Students Honored

    On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Class of 2029, along with their families and Canterbury faculty, gathered in the Murphy Sports Center to celebrate the accomplishments of students preparing to transition from Middle School.

  • Canterbury Inducts 19 Students into Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society

    Nineteen Canterbury students were formally inducted into the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The ceremony, held in the Performing Arts Center, was an intimate celebration attended by family members and teachers.

  • Canterbury Students Earn National Recognition in Spanish Exam

    Congratulations to our Upper School students who participated in the 2025 National Spanish Exam!

  • 2025 SOUP Literary and Art Magazine Debuts

    The 2025 edition of SOUP, Canterbury’s annual literary and art magazine, has officially made its debut!

  • Brenden D. '26 and Molly D. ’26 Win Love, Goodwill, and Trust Essay Award

    Canterbury School is proud to announce that Brenden D. ’26 and Molly D. ’26 are the recipients of this year’s Love, Goodwill, and Trust Essay Award. The annual competition, now in its third year, invites juniors to reflect on Canterbury’s core values and how those ideals have shaped their experiences both in and out of the classroom.

  • Budding Business Owners Shine at Lower School Entrepreneur Competition

    More than 50 Canterbury students in kindergarten through fourth grade displayed their creativity, teamwork, and business savvy at the Lower School Entrepreneur Competition, held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Murphy Sports Center.

  • Canterbury Students Excel at HOSA State Leadership Conference

    Ten Canterbury students traveled to Orlando for the HOSA State Leadership Conference, held April 3–6, 2025, showcasing their skills and passion for future healthcare professions.

  • Celebrating Excellence: Upper School Students Honored for 2024–2025

    Canterbury School is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our Upper School students for the 2024–2025 school year. From academic excellence and artistic talent to athletic dedication and service leadership, these students exemplify the values and spirit of our school community.

  • Christiana Deeter Named to National Vernier Trendsetters Community

    We are proud to share that Upper School Chemistry Teacher and Science Department Chair Christiana Deeter has been selected to join the Vernier Trendsetters Community, a national cohort of innovative STEM educators recognized for their excellence in science instruction.

  • Mu Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony Celebrates Academic Excellence in Mathematics

    On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Canterbury’s chapter of Mu Alpha Theta welcomed a new class of inductees during a ceremony held in the Ellenberg Library. Chapter head Tommy Jewell led the event to recognize students for their exceptional achievement and dedication to mathematics.

  • Young Inventors Shine at 2025 Invention Convention Florida

    Canterbury Lower School students Swara S. ’36 and Ivaan S. ’35 proudly represented the school at the 2025 Invention Convention Florida, held on April 12 at the University of South Florida’s Research Park in Tampa.

  • Students Inducted Into World Languages Honor Societies - April 9, 2025

    On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the World Languages Department gathered in the Ellenberg Library to induct students into the American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, French, and Spanish Honor Societies.

  • National English Honor Society Inducts 51 New Members

    Canterbury School’s chapter of the National English Honor Society (NEHS) is proud to announce the induction of 51 new members in a ceremony on Monday, March 31, 2024, in the Performing Arts Center. 

  • Canterbury Welcomes New Members to the Cum Laude Society

    On Monday, March 24, 2025, Canterbury School proudly inducted 16 accomplished seniors into the Canterbury Chapter of the prestigious Cum Laude Society, recognizing their outstanding scholastic achievements.

  • Canterbury Students Achieve Success at Florida Statewide Chinese Competition

    On March 1, seven Canterbury students showcased their Mandarin skills at the Florida Statewide Chinese Competition in Miami, a rigorous, performance-based contest that tests speaking, listening, and reading proficiency. Competing against top students from across the state, our Cougars delivered exceptional performances, earning Superior, Outstanding, and Excellent ratings!

  • Canterbury MUN Team Shines at NHSMUN Conference in New York

    From March 12 to 15, the Canterbury MUN team traveled to New York City to compete in the prestigious National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) Conference. This highly competitive event brought together 3,019 students from 171 schools and 71 countries — and our team rose to the challenge, proudly bringing home multiple committee and delegation awards.

  • Upper School Students Inducted into National Honor Society

    Canterbury School would like to congratulate 68 of our Upper School students on their induction into the Pinnacle Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). The ceremony took place on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Canterbury’s Performing Arts Center. 

  • Myra S. '28 Shines at Youth in Government Mock Legislature

    Over winter break, Myra S. '28 represented Canterbury at the YMCA’s Youth in Government mock legislature at the Florida Capitol. She presented HB 1077 on End-of-Life Options, engaging in thoughtful debate and earning recognition for her poise and determination. Although her bill narrowly failed by one vote, Myra’s performance was a remarkable achievement.
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