Community

Grandparents

Welcome, Canterbury Grandparents!

Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts at Canterbury. Together, we share immense pride in the many accomplishments of your grandchildren. We encourage you to join our Grandparents Circle (GPC), whose mission is to engage grandparents in the life of the school and support Canterbury’s mission to provide academic excellence within a caring and supportive community emphasizing character, leadership, and service.
 
Another advantage of joining the GPC is the chance to meet and share experiences with other Canterbury Grandparents as well as faculty and staff. Our GPC meets in person and virtually several times a year to enjoy interesting and informative guest speakers and events like our Grandparents and Grandfriends Days. 
 
Whether you live in or out of state, the GPC welcomes interested Grandparents and surrogate Grandparents to get involved, have fun, get to know one another, and participate. There are no fees to join, but you will gain opportunities to further connect with the Canterbury community.
 
If you are interested in joining the Grandparents Circle or would like to take a planning role within the GPC, please contact Jessica at jwells@canterburyfortmyers.org or 239.481.4313 ext. 230.
 
We are excited to share the magic of Canterbury with you!
 
Director of Special Events

Grandparent Information Update

We want to ensure we have the correct contact information in your Canterbury record so we can share newsletters and events tailored for you - our very special Canterbury Grandparents and Grandfriends. Please email us at updates@canterburyfortmyers.org to update your information.

Interested in Volunteering at Canterbury?

We have many areas in which you can get involved such as Office Support, Thanksgiving Boxes, Book Fair, Faculty/Staff Appreciation, and more. While donations are necessary for endowment, annual fund, and scholarship, volunteering your time is invaluable. After all, when you give your time, you’re giving your most valuable asset… YOU!
 
Please fill out our interest form and we will be in touch with updates.

What kind of special programming or grandparent activities would you like to attend virtually or in person? Please email your ideas to Jessica at jwells@canterburyfortmyers.org or 239.481.4313 ext. 230. We’re all ears!

Upcoming Events

List of 6 events.

View All Events

Latest News

  • Seventh Grade Speech Students Read to Pre-K4

    Seventh-grade students in Mrs. West's Speech Elective put their storytelling skills to the test by reading to Pre-K4 friends in Mrs. Kerstetter and Mrs. Meagher's classes.

  • Upper School Students Represent Canterbury at GatorMUN

    Upper School Model United Nations students traveled to Gainesville to participate in the prestigious GatorMUN competition January 20-22, 2023. Below is a detailed, weekend recap from MUN officers.

  • Junior Thespians Shine at State Competition

    Canterbury Troupe 89393 had a strong showing at the recent Junior Thespian State Competition in Orlando, January 12-14, 2023.

  • Lucas Match $13.3 Million Raised, 162 Days to Go!

    Ending June 30, 2023, we are 95 percent of the way to meeting our goal!!  

    Thanks to our many generous donors, the Lucas Match has raised more than $13.3 million to reduce the school's debt from the cost to build our incredible upper school building and to create endowed funds for our faculty and students!

  • Sixteen Students Qualify for Regional Science Fair

    Sixteen Middle and Upper School students have been selected to represent Canterbury at the upcoming Thomas A. Edison Regional Science Fair, February 18-25.

  • Three Lower School Students Moving onto Regional Inventors Fair

    Congratulations are in order for three Lower School students who will be moving onto the Thomas A. Edison Festival of Light Regional Inventors Fair, presented by SONY Electronics, Inc.

  • Lucas Match $13.3 Million Raised, 168 Days to Go!

    Ending June 30, 2023, we are 95 percent of the way to meeting our goal!!  

  • Homecoming Weekend Brings Together Past and Present Cougars

    Canterbury's homecoming football game on October 21 brought together past and present Cougars for a night of fun and football.

  • Mission Accomplished!

    Canterbury Students Make Contact with Astronauts Aboard the ISS

  • The Good People of Canterbury

    As we navigate this new normal following Hurricane Ian, one thing remains the same... The Good People of Canterbury!

  • Red Sox Foundation Donates $50,000 for Minority Scholarships

    Canterbury School recently received a generous gift from the Red Sox Foundation of $50,000 to support financial aid for students of color/minority scholarships. The gift was made possible by the generosity of Linda and Tom DiBenedetto, parents of Thomas '04, Chris '06, Cory '07, Marc '09, and Nicholas '12.

  • Canterbury's Scholastic Book Fair Takes Place in September

    Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way. Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become bolder, prouder, and stronger readers. The fair will take place from September 16 through September 23 in Canterbury's Performing Arts Center. 

  • Brantley G. '31 Raises $2,000 for Golden PAWS

    Canterbury's Brantley G. '31 is donating his time and efforts this summer to give back to his community.

  • Class of 2030 Crosses the Courtyard to Middle School

    On Thursday, May 26, 2022, our Lower School honored members of the Class of 2030 during the annual Crossing the Courtyard ceremony. 

  • Eighth Grade Students Honored

    On Thursday, May 26, 2022, students from the Class of 2026, along with their parents and members of Canterbury’s faculty gathered in the Murphy Sports Center to celebrate the accomplishments of those preparing to leave the Middle School.

  • Canterbury Inventors Excel at Regional Inventors Fair

    Eight Canterbury students, ranging from Lower to Upper School, finished top three in the Thomas A. Edison Festival of Light Regional Inventors Fair, with six receiving invitations to the Henry Ford ICW National Competition in June!

  • Canterbury Welcomes LIFT Speaker Pason Gaddis

    Canterbury students learned about the media industry during a visit from Pason Gaddis, our latest guest for our Leadership Institute for Tomorrow (LIFT) Lecture Series. 

  • Faculty Spotlight: Kim West '87

    When you think about someone who truly loves Canterbury, Kim West’s name definitely comes to mind. She is not only a graduate of Canterbury’s Class of 1987, but she came back to teach at our great school not once, but twice! On top of her love for Canterbury, she is also the epitome of a lifelong learner.
    Watch the video below to learn more about Kim West ’87.

  • Artist Spotlight: 'Bugz' First Grade Performance

    After a two-year hiatus, Lower School musical performances are back and better than ever. First grade kicked off the spring musical season with their 'Bugz!' performance in the PAC.

  • Canterbury Hosts Inaugural Entrepreneur Competition

    Canterbury hosted the first-ever Southwest Florida Entrepreneur Competition on Saturday, February 12. The new venture was led by teachers Jennifer Stephenson, Elisha Murray, Javier Torres, and Amy Hoefling.

Canterbury School