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Alexander Goss Delivers Senior Class Speech at Commencement
The Class of 2019 selected Alexander Goss to deliver a speech on behalf of the senior class. His remarks capture the warmth, camaraderie, and fun shared by the class. Read the full speech below or click here to watch a video. -
Head of School Rick Kirschner Delivers Class of 2019 Commencement Address
On Friday, May 31, 2019, Head of School Rick Kirschner addressed the Class of 2019 one final time, sharing great words of advice before they headed off on their next adventure. You may read the full transcript of Mr. Kirschner's speech below or click here to watch a video.
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Eighth Grade Students Honored
On Friday, June 7, 2019, Middle School students, parents, and faculty gathered in the Performing Arts Center to celebrate the accomplishments of those preparing to leave the Middle School. -
Athlete of the Week - May 20 - 26, 2019
Congratulations to Bryce E. ’19 for being our Athlete of the Week for May 20 - 26, 2019! -
Seniors Gain Real-World Experience through Internships
Each year our graduating seniors wrap up their final year at Canterbury with an Independent Senior Project (ISP). -
Upper School Students Celebrated at Awards Ceremony
Canterbury School would like to congratulate all of the students honored at the 2018-2019 Upper School Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. -
The Lair Volume 45 Makes Its Debut
The latest edition of The Lair, Canterbury’s yearbook, officially made its debut. Special thanks to Mr. Grey and the yearbook staff for your hard work and creativity. -
Athlete of the Week - May 13 - 19, 2019
Congratulations to Aaron G. ’19 for being our Athlete of the Week for May 13 - 19, 2019! -
Canterbury Senior Wins Second Place at International Science Fair
Canterbury School is proud to share that Luke L. ’19 earned a top award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF). -
Five Student-Athletes Honored at Southwest Florida Sports Awards
Congratulations to five of our student-athletes for winning awards at The News-Press Southwest Florida Sports Awards held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. -
Students Inducted into Rho Kappa History Honor Society
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, Canterbury’s Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society inducted 15 students into its program. -
Canterbury Students Honored for Performance on National Spanish Test
Congratulations to our students who attained national recognition for their excellent performance on the 2019 National Spanish Examinations. -
Athlete of the Week - May 6 -12, 2019
Congratulations to Santino C. ’20 for being our Athlete of the Week for May 6 -12, 2019! -
Canterbury Students Excel in National French Contest
Canterbury School would like to congratulate our students for a phenomenal performance in The National French Contest, Le Grand Concours. -
Cougars Win Big at State Track Championships
Congratulations to our student-athletes for their incredible performance at 2019 Florida High School Track & Field State Championships on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. -
Varsity Boys Lacrosse Wins District Championship
We would like to recognize our Varsity Boys Lacrosse team for another amazing season! For the third year in a row, our Cougars brought home the District Championship trophy. They took on Riverdale on April 16 winning 9-2. -
Varsity Girls Lacrosse Wins District Championship
We would like to congratulate our Varsity Girls Lacrosse team on a great season! They brought home the District Championship trophy on April 16 after a 17-6 win against Estero High School. -
Athlete of the Week - April 29 - May 5, 2019
Congratulations to Jessica E. ’21 for being our Athletes of the Week for April 29 - May 5, 2019! -
Canterbury Students Inducted into National Latin Honor Society
The National Latin Honor Society, sponsored by the Association for the Promotion of Study of Latin, is pleased to induct into the Canterbury School Chapter of the Society this wonderful group of students. -
Athlete of the Week - April 22-28, 2019
Congratulations to Bryson R. ’19, Tyler M. ’19, and Patrick H. ’20 for being our Athletes of the Week for April 22-28, 2019! -
Canterbury Artists Win Awards in Coloring the Earth Art Contest
We would like to recognize the following students for winning at the 14th Annual Coloring the Earth Art Contest sponsored by the Cape Coral Public Library and the Friends of Cape Coral Library. -
Canterbury Track and Field Headed to State Meet
Congratulations to our 14 student-athletes who have qualified to compete 2019 Florida High School Track & Field State Championships! -
Three Canterbury Students Recognized as Carson Scholars
Congratulations to Maya A. ’21, Zachary B. ’24, and Kenny K. ’22 for being recognized as Carson Scholars! -
Anna Sofia D. '21 and Emily J. '20 Headed to Tennis State Championships
Congratulations to Anna Sofia D. '21 and Emily J. '20 on winning the doubles title in Class 1A-District 10 on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. -
Middle School Students Excel in Academic Bowl Competitions
On Saturday, March 30, the Middle School Enrichment Academic Bowl teams traveled to Spring Hill to compete in national and international qualifying competitions. -
Canterbury Students Learn About Taking Risks From LIFT Speaker Ryan Benson
Canterbury students learned about leadership and the importance of taking risks during a visit from Ryan Benson, principal with A. Vernon Allen Builder, as well as Canterbury alumnus, class of 1999. Ryan spoke with our Upper School students on March 29, 2019, as part of our Leadership Institute for Tomorrow (LIFT) Lecture Series. -
Jessica X. ’19 Wins Second Place in 2019 Congressional Art Competition
Congratulations to Jessica X. ’19 on winning second place in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition in the 19th District! -
Middle School Tennis Wins GCAC Championship
Congratulations to our Middle School Coed Tennis team for winning the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship! -
Science National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Welcome New Members
The Science National Honor Society (SNHS) and Mu Alpha Theta both held induction ceremonies in the Ellenberg Library on Friday, April 12, 2019. -
Athlete of the Week - April 15-21, 2019
Congratulations to Jeremy B. ’19 for being our Athlete of the Week for April 15-21, 2019! -
Athlete of the Week - April 8-14, 2019
Congratulations to Anthony U. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for April 8-14, 2019! -
Fencing Club Members Medal at Final Youth Challenge
Canterbury School would like to congratulate members of our Fencing Club for their performances during the final Youth Fencing Challenge held on March 23, 2019. -
Athlete of the Week - April 1 - 7, 2019
Congratulations to Zach L. ’20 for being our Athlete of the Week for April 1-7, 2019! -
Canterbury Celebrates Poetry Contest Winners
Roses are red, violets are blue, the students really enjoyed “Poetry Week” at Canterbury School! -
Canterbury Senior Receives Hillmyer-Tremont $20,000 Scholarship
Canterbury School senior, Jorge V. ’19, discovered on Friday, April 5, that he will be one of the recipients of the Hillmyer-Tremont Student-Athlete $20,000 Scholarship. -
Sail Away Extravaganza 2019 Raises a Record-Breaking $315,000!
Canterbury School is proud to announce that our Sail Away Extravaganza 2019 was a phenomenal success, raising a record-breaking $315,000! Funds raised from the event benefit Canterbury’s academic programs, arts, athletics, faculty professional development, as well as support need-based financial aid. -
Students Inducted into National Honor Society
On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, Canterbury School inducted 53 students into the Pinnacle Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). -
Lower School Students Earn Honorable Mention in Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Congratulations to three of our Lower School students for earning honorable mention in the 2019 Florida Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest. -
Canterbury Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
Canterbury School would like to congratulate our thirteen student-athletes who officially signed letters of intent to play collegiate athletics. -
Canterbury Students Perform Well at HOSA State Conference
More than two dozen of our Upper School students enjoyed a chance to showcase their knowledge in health sciences at the HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) State Leadership Conference. -
Canterbury Students Featured in The Future of Art Exhibit
Canterbury School would like to recognize our student-artists of all ages who have been chosen to showcase their work at this year’s “The Future of Art” exhibit. -
Canterbury Students Shine at State Science Fair
Congratulations to our students for an incredible performance at the 64th annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida STEM Competition, which concluded Thursday, March 28, with the Grand Awards Ceremony in Lakeland. -
Legally Blonde: The Musical
The Upper School Theatre Department will present "Legally Blonde: The Musical" for two nights only, Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. -
Upper School Students Enjoy STEM Field Trip at Melbourne International Airport
A small but fantastic group of our Upper School students ventured over to the east coast on Friday, March 29, 2019, for a STEM experience at Melbourne International Airport. It was an amazing day filled with several once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. -
Athlete of the Week - March 25 - 31, 2019
Congratulations to Bailey W. ’20 for being our Athlete of the Week for March 25-31, 2019! -
Canterbury Students Excel in Florida Statewide Chinese Competition
Congratulations to our Middle and Upper School Chinese students on an impressive performance for our school’s first trip to the Florida Statewide Chinese Competition (FSCC). -
Former CIA Director Porter Goss Visits Canterbury
Canterbury School students recently enjoyed the incredible opportunity to hear from former CIA Director and Florida congressman, Porter Goss. -
Athlete of the Week - March 18 - 24, 2019
Congratulations to Will C. ’19 for being our Athlete of the Week for March 18 - 24, 2019! -
Eight Seniors Inducted into Cum Laude Society
On Monday, March 25, 2019, eight Canterbury seniors were inducted into the Canterbury Chapter of the Cum Laude Society. -
Jazz Ensemble Earns Excellent Rating at State
Congratulations to Canterbury’s Jazz Ensemble on a wonderful performance on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Florida Bandmasters Association State Jazz Ensemble Music Performance Assessment. -
Students Inducted into National Chinese Honor Society
On Thursday, March 21, 2019, Canterbury held its first-ever induction ceremony for our school’s chapter of the National Chinese Honor Society. Chinese was first introduced to Canterbury’s World Languages Department in 2016-2017. -
Canterbury Thespians Successful at State Festival
Canterbury Upper School's International Thespian Troupe #5782 had another stellar state festival. -
Wind Ensemble Earns Excellent Rating Overall
Congratulations to our students who recently attended the Concert Band Music Performance Assessment hosted by the Florida Bandmasters Association on March 7, 2019. -
Athlete of the Week - March 11 - 17, 2019
Congratulations to Jessica E. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for March 11 - 17, 2019! -
Spanish Academic Team Wins First Place
Congratulations to our Spanish Academic Team on winning first place in their division at the Florida State Spanish Conference! The event took place March 14-16, in Orlando. -
Students Inducted into Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica recognizes “high achievement in Spanish or Portuguese and promotes the continuity of interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies.” -
French Academic Team Wins First Place
Congratulations to Canterbury’s French Academic Team for taking first place in their division at the Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride! -
Athlete of the Week - March 4 - 10, 2019
Congratulations to Randy S. ’19 for being our Athlete of the Week for March 4 - 10, 2019! -
Students Inducted into French Honor Society
On Thursday, February 28, twelve Upper School students were inducted to the French Honor Society, La Société Honoraire de Français. -
Canterbury Receives Lighthouse Beam Safety Recognition Award
Canterbury School is proud to share that our school recently received the Lighthouse Beam Excellence Award from McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. for achieving an excellent reduction in workers’ compensation experience in 2017. -
Athlete of the Week - February 25 - March 3, 2019
Congratulations to Alan C. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for February 25 - March 3, 2019! -
Canterbury’s Marathon Raises $27,000 for Local Causes
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, Canterbury School students, faculty, staff, and parents showcased their commitment to service during a special check presentation for their 35th Annual Marathon. -
Johan S. ’27 Takes Over as Director of Technology for the Day
One of our fourth-graders, Johan S. ’27, enjoyed quite the busy day as he took over for Ms. Stephenson as Director of Technology for the day. -
Lower School Welcomes Local Author for National Read Across America Day
Our Lower School welcomed local author Ginnie Pritchett McSpadden on Friday, March 1, in celebration of National Read Across America Day. -
Makinna F. ’19 Named MVP in Senior State All-Star Game
We would like to recognize Makinna F. ’19 for not only being selected to play in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Senior State All-Star Girls Soccer game on March 2, but she was also named MVP! -
Canterbury Students Showcase Creativity in Odyssey of the Mind Tournament
Congratulations to our five Odyssey of the Mind teams for their performance in the 2019 Sun Region Tournament on Saturday, March 2, at South Fort Myers High School. -
Canterbury Participates in Edison Festival of Light Parades
For the second year in a row, Canterbury proudly participated in the Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade. New this year, organizers invited our float to participate in the Grand Parade as well. -
Canterbury Students Win Top Spots in History Fair
Congratulations to our students who recently competed in the Lee County History Fair on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Fifteen students participated, entering eight different projects, and all of our students placed in the top three of their categories! Those who placed first or second will move on to the state competition in May. -
Emily J. ’20 Named a 2019 Coca-Cola Scholar
Congratulations to Emily J. ’20 for being named a 2019 Coca-Cola Scholar! -
Athlete of the Week - February 18-24, 2019
Congratulations to Katie A. ’22 for being our Athlete of the Week for February 18-24, 2019!
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National Junior Honor Society Inducts 29 Students
On Thursday, February 28, 2019, Canterbury School honored 29 Middle School students as they were inducted into the 2019 National Junior Honor Society. -
Athlete of the Week - February 11-17, 2019
Congratulations to Simon W. ’19 for being our Athlete of the Week for February 11-17, 2019! -
Canterbury Students Bring Home Several Superior Medals
On Friday, February 8, 2019, a group of our music students participated in the Solo & Ensemble Music Performance Assessment by the Florida Bandmasters Association. All of our students performed at a high level earning Superior and Excellent ratings. -
Middle School Students Excel in Regional Science Bee
Congratulations to our students who recently participated in the Regional Finals for the National Science Bee. -
Athlete of the Week - February 4-10, 2019
Congratulations to Tyra B. ’23 for being our Athlete of the Week for February 4-10, 2019! -
Gabby S. ’23 Wins Canterbury Spelling Bee
Congratulations to this year's Canterbury School Spelling Bee winner, Gabby S. ’23, and runner-up Arnav A. ’25! -
Fencing Club Members Medal at Recent Youth Challenge
Canterbury School would like to congratulate members of our Fencing Club for their performances during several Youth Fencing Challenges held in January 2019. -
Athlete of the Week - January 28 - February 3, 2019
Congratulations to Makinna F. ’19 for being our Athlete of the Week for January 28 - February 3, 2019! -
Bryson R. ’19 Reaches 1,000-Point Mark
Congratulations to Bryson R. ’19 for reaching 1,000 points in his Florida High School Athletics Association career for Varsity Boys Basketball! -
Canterbury Junior Thespians Win Multiple Awards at State Festival
Canterbury School’s Junior Thespian Troupe 89393 enjoyed another stellar performance at the 2019 Junior State Thespian Festival in Orlando on January 31 - February 3, 2019. -
Canterbury Students Face-Off in Mock Trial Competition
We would like to recognize our Mock Trial team for their performance in this year’s Lee County Mock Trial Competition, which took place February 1-2, 2019, at the Lee County Justice Center. -
Canterbury Students Shine at Regional Science Fair
Canterbury School would like to congratulate our students on another incredible performance at the 2019 Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Regional Science and Engineering Fair on January 19, 2019. Our students took home more than 40 different awards! -
Canterbury’s Jazz Ensemble Earns Straight Superior Ratings
Congratulations to our Jazz Ensemble students for earning straight Superior ratings at the Jazz Music Performance Assessment by the Florida Bandmasters Association on February 5, 2019. -
Canterbury Students Excel at HOSA Competition
Students from Canterbury’s Upper School community excelled in the Regional HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Competition held on January 26 at Bonita Springs High School. -
Emily J. ’20 Wins First Place in STEM Research Poster Competition
Congratulations to Emily J. ’20 for winning first place in the STEM Research Poster Competition at the 2019 Florida Regional Junior Science, Engineering, and Humanities Symposium. The three-day conference was held at the University of Florida on January 27-29, 2019. -
Guerrilla Theatre Takes the Stage at Canterbury
Take a group of 30 students, lock them inside the Canterbury’s Performing Arts Center for 24 hours, and ask them to craft an original show from scratch on a single unified theme. Welcome to Guerrilla Theatre! -
Canterbury Welcomes LIFT Speaker Michael DeVaughn
Canterbury students learned about managing the transition from high school to college during a visit from Dr. Michael DeVaughn, our latest guest for our Leadership Institute for Tomorrow (LIFT) Lecture Series. -
Athlete of the Week - January 21-27, 2019
Congratulations to Chase G. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for January 21-27, 2019! -
Canterbury Students Win Big at 2019 Regional Inventors Fair
Several Canterbury students won top awards at the Thomas Alva Edison Regional Inventors Fair. -
Canterbury Wins Second Place in Children’s Tree Trail
Canterbury School is proud to share that our tree won second place in the high school category of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Children’s Tree Trail. -
Canterbury Wins Third in Ethics Bowl
Congratulations to our students who participated in the Southwest Florida High School Ethics Bowl held on January 19, at Florida Southwestern State College. -
Jessica E. ’21 Selected for All-State High School Honors Band
Canterbury School would like to recognize Jessica E. ’21 for recently participating in the All-State High School Honors Band at the Florida Music Educators Association Development Conference. -
Middle School Boys Soccer Wins Back-to-Back GCAC Championships
Congratulations to our Middle School Boys Soccer team for winning the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship for the second year in a row! -
Middle School Girls Soccer Wins GCAC Championship
Congratulations to our Middle School Girls Soccer team for winning the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship! -
Workshop: Finding the Balance in Parenting
Parenting, the hardest job you’ll ever love! We all need a little assistance sometimes. We invite our Canterbury Community to come for a “parent tune-up” from Patricia Stanley in her talk “Finding the Balance in Parenting” on Thursday, February 7, at 8:00 a.m. in the Ellenberg Library. -
Hannah G. ’19 Reaches 1,000-Point Mark in Cougars Win
Congratulations to Hannah G. ’19 for reaching 1,000 points in her Florida High School Athletics Association career for Varsity Girls Basketball! -
Athlete of the Week - January 14-20, 2019
Congratulations to Kendall H. ’20 for being our Athlete of the Week for January 14-20, 2019! -
Athlete of the Week - January 7-13, 2019
Congratulations to Jasmine P. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for January 7-13, 2019! -
35th Annual Marathon Scheduled for January 25
We are gearing up for another Canterbury tradition - our 35th Annual Marathon! Through this school-wide event, our students raise money for worthy causes by running, walking and dancing. -
Athlete of the Week - December 31, 2018 - January 6, 2019
Congratulations to Hannah G. ’19 for being our Athlete of the Week for December 31, 2018 - January 6, 2019! -
Bo H. ’24 Takes Top Spot at Geography Bee
We would like to congratulate Bo H. ’24 on winning first place in Canterbury School's National Geographic Geography Bee on Thursday, January 10, 2019. -
Distinguished Scholar Dr. Sam Potolicchio Visits Canterbury
As part of our Leadership Institute for Tomorrow (LIFT), Canterbury School was pleased to welcome back our Distinguished Scholar, Dr. Sam Potolicchio, for a visit with our students and faculty this week. -
Head of School Promotes Culture of Kindness Among Middle School Students
To kick off a new semester, as well as the new year, Head of School Rick Kirschner gathered our Middle School students in Canterbury’s Performing Arts Center on Tuesday.
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