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!
Latest News
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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. -
Fifth Annual Cougar Tennis Open a Smashing Success!
Canterbury’s fifth annual Cougar Tennis Open was a smashing success! The event took place on February 12, 2022, following the dedication of The Abuoqab Family Tennis Complex. This annual event was made even more special, as tournament participants were among the first to play on the newly renovated tennis courts. -
Canterbury Dedicates The Abuoqab Family Tennis Complex
In recognition of a generous donation by the Abuoqab Family, Canterbury School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, February 12, to dedicate The Abuoqab Family Tennis Complex. -
Canterbury Dedicates Sublett Family Commons
In recognition of a generous donation as part of The Lucas Match, Canterbury School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 3, to dedicate the Sublett Family Commons. -
Thank You for a Record-Breaking Extravaganza!
Extravaganza 2021 Florida at its Finest, presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, November 6, 2021, was the most successful fundraiser in our school’s history! With the support of Linda and David Lucas through The Lucas Match, the event raised more than $1.2 million for Canterbury School! -
Middle and Upper Schools Host Honor Assemblies
Canterbury students recently gathered together for special assemblies to reflect on the importance of our school’s Honor Code. -
Grandparents Shopping Day at the Book Fair
We were so excited to welcome all of our grandparents on campus for a fun day of shopping at the Scholastic Book Fair. -
Books Bring Us Together!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair: Books Bring Us Together. This event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. The fair will take place from September 24 through October 1, in our PAC (Performing Arts Center). -
Canterbury Welcomes New Faculty and Staff
Canterbury School welcomes several new faculty and staff members for our 2021-2022 school year. Each joins our community with an outstanding background and a commitment to academic excellence. Please be on the lookout for in-depth profiles where we will showcase more details about this impressive group over the coming year. -
14 Day Leadership Challenge
For the past eight weeks, ten of our student-athletes have been participating in the Desire to Lead program. Desire to lead is an online leadership program founded by Jeremy Boone a sports performance and leadership development coach for more than twenty years. -
Canterbury Hosts Senior Signing Ceremony
Sixteen Canterbury School seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play collegiate athletics at the school of their choice on Friday, April 30, 2021.
