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Congratulations to varsity boys soccer player Peyton M. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of November 7-13, 2023.

For the second consecutive year, Canterbury's Troupe 5782 will be performing a one-act at the Florida State Thespian Festival.

The Canterbury Junior Thespians are headed back to states after a superior weekend at the district competition.

Congratulations to varsity cross country runner Travis H. '25 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of October 31, 2022 through November 6, 2022. 

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and families are at the forefront of all decisions made regarding school closures.

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine a light on Anthony C. '25, Abby K. '25, and Nathan D. '27 for being selected to All-State Band Ensembles.

Congratulations to varsity boys golfer Arnav A. '25 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of October 24-30, 2022. 

Congratulations to varsity cross country runner Carlie M. '28 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the Week of October 17-23, 2022.

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

The Canterbury boys and girls varsity cross country teams punched their tickets to the FHSAA Cross Country State Championships after running to Top 8 team finishes at the 1A Region 3 races on Thursday, October 27 in Lakeland. 

Canterbury Students Make Contact with Astronauts Aboard the ISS

The Canterbury girls varsity volleyball team clinched its first district championship in 13 years, defeating First Baptist Academy 3-0 on Thursday night in the Murphy Sports Center.

Congratulations to varsity football player Kevin G. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of October 10-16, 2022. 

Congratulations to swimmer Ava S. '26 for being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the weeks of September 19- October 9, 2022.

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

Canterbury School continues to monitor Hurricane Ian closely as it approaches Florida.

Congratulations to varsity football player Alex C. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of September 12-18, 2022.

The first ever Canterbury Policy Debate Competition was held on campus this past Saturday, September 17. Canterbury hosted visiting teams from Padre Pio Academy in Lakewood, Ohio. They flew in especially for this competition! 

Canterbury School’s National English Honor Society (NEHS) is proud to announce the induction of 26 new members.

Congratulations to cross country runner Gabby S. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of September 5-11, 2022. 

Four Canterbury students were recognized as 2022-2023 National Hispanic Scholars by the College Board.

Four Canterbury students have been named as semifinalists in the prestigious 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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.

Congratulations to varsity football player Chase A. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of August 29- September 4, 2022.

Canterbury Middle and Upper School students received an out-of-this-world experience today as two aerospace engineers dropped by our campus for a surprise visit.

Congratulations to Varsity Football player Leroy R. '24 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of August 23-28, 2022.

Lt. Commander Miles Dunford '06 made a surprise visit to his alma mater, speaking to Middle and Upper School Students about his life as a Navy fighter pilot AND being Tom Cruise's stunt double in Top Gun Maverick.

The Canterbury Theatre Department is excited to announce the new Thespian Board for the 2022-23 academic year.

Congratulations to Addison P. '24 on being selected as our first Athlete of the Week of the year. 

The varsity boys and girls cross country teams took to the hills of North Georgia to prepare for the fall running season.

Almost every year, Canterbury is proud to welcome back alumni as teachers, and this year is no different. Carson Swanson ’18 recently joined our growing faculty and staff to work in our Lower School. Learn more about her new role below along with other alumni who are proud to be working at their alma mater.

The campus came back to life as we welcomed a new school year on Wednesday, August 16, with a record enrollment of more than 775 students for the 2022-23 academic year.  

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

Canterbury School would like to recognize Isabella H.’26 as a recipient of the 2022 National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award.

More than 147,000 K-12 inventors from across the country compete in Invention Convention Worldwide programs each year with the hopes of advancing to the U.S. National Competition. This year, three Canterbury students received invitations to participate in this prestigious event.

Canterbury School welcomes several new faculty and staff members for our 2022-2023 school year. Each joins our community with an outstanding background and a commitment to academic excellence.

On Friday, May 27, 2022, family, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the 76 graduates of the Canterbury School Class of 2022. This impressive group of graduates received acceptance to more than 130 colleges and universities across the country and around the world. They will now embark on to more than 40 different colleges and universities.

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

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.

In our final Athlete of the Week Spotlight, we would like to highlight the senior, baseball duo of Tanner L. '23 and Michael M. '23 for their efforts in the FHSAA Baseball Regional.

The Canterbury Upper School band swept the Music in the Parks competition held at Universal Studios May 13-14 in Orlando.

Canterbury School wishes to thank Lincoln Viveros and Nature Waterscapes for their donation of the crystal clear pond and landscaping located in front of Torpey's Tank! 

Canterbury School would like to congratulate all of the Upper School students recognized for their efforts in academics, athletics, the arts, and service for the 2021-2022 school year. Please enjoy the booklet below honoring our recipients. Congratulations to all!

Our eighth-grade LIFT OFF Entrepreneur students hosted members of the Gladiolus Food Pantry on Monday to present innovative ways for the food pantry to be able to expand their operations and continue to help reduce hunger in Lee County.

Fifteen Canterbury students were inducted into the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society on Monday evening in the Ellenberg Library in an intimate ceremony with family and teachers.

The latest edition of The Lair, Canterbury’s yearbook, officially made its debut! We would like to recognize Mr. Grey and the yearbook staff for their dedication to creating such a fantastic book full of creativity and memorable moments. 

Congratulations to runner Gabby S. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of May 2, 2022.

Canterbury track and field athletes Alex C. '23 and Gabby S. '23 finished Top 10 in the state at the FHSAA 1A Track and Field Championships on Wednesday in Gainesville.

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

Congratulations to track and field athlete Alex C. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of April 25- May 1, 2022.

Congratulations to boys lacrosse player Chase T. '22 on being named News- Press and Canterbury's Athlete of the Week!

A big congratulations goes out to Jackson S. '22 on being named a recipient of the Tommy Bohanon Foundation Scholarship, given annually to high school senior student-athletes in Southwest Florida who have demonstrated leadership, volunteerism, and excellence in education while balancing athletics. 

Congratulations to senior tennis player Isaiah A. '22 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of April 11-17, 2022.

On Tuesday, April 19, Canterbury's LIFT OFF Entrepreneur students had the amazing opportunity to meet at City Hall with Mayor Kevin Anderson and the Collaboratory's Jason Teeters to talk leadership and ways they, as students, can enact change in the Southwest Florida community. 

Canterbury School would like to congratulate our twelve student-athletes who officially signed letters of intent to play collegiate athletics. Canterbury held an all-school ceremony on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, to celebrate the following students for their hard work on the field and in the classroom.

Congratulations to our students for an incredible performance at the 67th annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida, which concluded Thursday, March 31, with the Grand Awards Ceremony in Lakeland. 

On Tuesday, March 6, the World Languages Department gathered in the Ellenberg Library to induct students into the Chinese, French, and Spanish Honor Societies.

Congratulations to varsity baseball pitcher Jack G. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of March 28- April 3, 2022. 

Canterbury School would like to congratulate 61 of our Upper School students on their induction into the Pinnacle Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).

The middle school boys and girls track teams finished second overall at the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championships (GCAC) hosted by First Baptist Academy on Monday in Naples.

Congratulations to track and field athlete Azarian L. '25 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the Week of March 21-27, 2022.

Canterbury's LIFT OFF Entrepreneur Program students are busy at work helping local businesses in Southwest Florida to find solutions to various needs.

Canterbury’s Class of 2024 recently enjoyed a special trip to Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo in central Florida. The event turned out to be much more than just a fun trip with classmates, students made so many memories and truly strengthened bonds with their classmates.

On March 29, 2022, the Canterbury Arts Honor Society (CAHS) held an induction ceremony to welcome more than 100 Upper School students as official members.

Congratulations to Geneva P. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of March 14-20, 2022. 

Canterbury School is proud to recognize Isaiah A. ’22, Maya C. ’22, Ethan J. ’22, Brenda Z. ’22, and Daniel Z. ’22 as Finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. 

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine a spotlight on Troupe 5782 and their weekend sweep at the Florida State Thespian Festival.

On Monday, March 21, 2022, ten Canterbury seniors were inducted into the Canterbury Chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Founded in 1906, the Cum Laude Society is dedicated to honoring scholastic achievement in secondary schools. 

On Friday, March 18, 2022, Canterbury School students, faculty, and staff showcased their commitment to service during a special check presentation for their 38th Annual Marathon.

Congratulations to Canterbury's French Academic Team for their successful showing at the recent Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride on March 10-12, 2022 in Orlando. 

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine a light on fifth-grade musician Kellen D. '29.

Congratulations to track and field student-athlete Lara K. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of March 7-13, 2022.

We want to give a shoutout to all involved in the Parents vs. Faculty Basketball Game that took place on Wednesday, March 9, on Val Ward Cadillac Court inside Murphy Sports Center.

Congratulations to our Spanish Academic Team for its superior finishes at the recent Florida State Spanish Conference in Orlando.

Canterbury's MUN chapter recently traveled to MUNCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's annual high school MUN conference, over winter break. The group represented Canterbury well, with siblings Brenda and Daniel receiving high honors. 

On Thursday, March 10, our Middle School enjoyed a superhero-themed field day full of fun adventures and challenges on Canterbury’s FineMark Field. 

On Thursday, March 3, the Canterbury Wind Ensemble performed for the annual Music Performance Assessment.

Congratulations to varsity lacrosse player Kyle B. '22 on being selected as our co-Athlete of the Week for the week of February 28- March 6, 2022. 

Congratulations to track and field student-athlete Michelle B. '23 for being selected as our co-Athlete of the Week for the week of February 28- March 6, 2022.

Congratulations to our students who recently competed in the Lee County History Fair. Students competed virtually from February 22-24, 2022. This year’s theme is Debate and Diplomacy in History. Those who placed first or second will move on to the state competition in May. 

Seven Canterbury Upper School students received honors at DECA's Florida State Career Development Conference over the weekend in Orlando, with four students qualifying for the international conference.

Canterbury School would like to congratulate our students on another incredible performance at the 2022 Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Regional Science Fair. Our students brought home over 30 awards! 

Team Alpha will represent Canterbury at the upcoming Florida Science Olympiad State Tournament after placing third at the Regional Science Olympiad, hosted at Canterbury.

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine a light on Lulu G. '26 for her amazing work in visual arts.

Congratulations to varsity soccer player Ethan W. '22 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of February 21-27, 2022.

The Varsity Boys Soccer team's quest for back-to-back state championships fell short on Thursday night as The Pine School netted a goal in the final minute to defeat the Cougars 3-2 in the 2A State Championship in DeLand.

Congratulations to Isaiah Asbed ’22 for being named a Cooke College Scholar. Isaiah is one of 49 high school seniors selected by The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation for the scholarship.

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.

Congratulations to varsity soccer player Jimmy P. '22 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of February 7-13, 2022.

The varsity boys basketball team fought hard until the very end. 

The varsity boys soccer team is headed back to the state Final Four after defeating Shorecrest Preparatory School 3-0 in the regional final.

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’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.

On Friday, February 11, 2022, Canterbury School honored 84 Middle School students as they were inducted into the 2022 National Junior Honor Society.

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.

The Canterbury Mock Trial Team competed in the Lee County Bar Association Mock Trial Competition February 11-12 at the Lee County Justice Center. 

On Saturday, February 12, Canterbury's Pinnacle Chapter of the National Honor Society went to Harry Chapin Food Bank for a group service event.

Congratulations to sophomore varsity basketball player Leroy R. '24 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the Week of January 31- February 6, 2022.

Michelle B. '23 and the Canterbury Sunshine Club are delivering love and sunshine to the children at Golisano's Children's Hospital this Valentine's Day.

Canterbury Upper School band members traveled to Lehigh Senior High School the weekend of February 4th to participate in the District Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment.  

Congratulations to Riya S. '29 for claiming this year's Spelling Bee title for Canterbury School. Last year's winner Paul S. '26 finished runner-up.

The Canterbury varsity boys soccer team secured its fourth consecutive District 2A-11 Championship after defeating Out-of-Door Academy 7-0 on Thursday night at FineMark Field.

Wednesday, February 2, marked World Read Aloud Day, a global initiative to encourage everyone to grab a book and read aloud to someone. At Canterbury, students enjoyed celebrating the reading event all week long with special guest authors and other events.

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.

Congratulations to varsity girls soccer player Kali Y. '26 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of January 24-30, 2022.

Canterbury Upper and Middle School students recently came together to discuss the importance of our school’s Honor Code. Held at the beginning of each semester, our Honor Assembly aims to stress the importance of making the right decisions, using sound judgment, and exhibiting good character.

Congratulations are in order for Canterbury DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) students after record-setting performances at the Southwest Florida Regional DECA District Competition on January 28 in Naples.

On Thursday, January 27, Mrs. Kilfoyle and Ms. Salgado brought the AP Seminar students on a field trip to the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Library. 

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine a light on the amazing work of seniors Harrison A. '22 and Jimmy P. '22.

Model United Nations (MUN) students represented Canterbury well at the highly-competitive GatorMUN competition held at the University of Florida, January 21-23, 2022.

Congratulations to varsity soccer player Jason K. '22 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of January 17-23, 2022.

The Middle School boys soccer team capped off an undefeated season by capturing the GCAC title on Thursday, January 20.

Congratulations to the varsity boys soccer team on defeating Bishop Verot 4-0 to win the 2022 Private 8 Championship.

Students from Canterbury’s Upper School community performed well in the Regional HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Competition on January 15, 2022. HOSA gives students an opportunity to study and acquire skills in more than 50 different fields related to medical science. 

Canterbury School would like to recognize Daniel Z. '22 and Caroline L. '26 for recently participating in the All-State Honor Band at the Florida Music Educators Association Development Conference. The event took place January 12-15, 2022 in Tampa.

Canterbury School would like to recognize everyone who participated and made this year’s Science Symposium a success. Winners will move onto the 2022 Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Regional Science & Inventors Fairs, held virtually February 5-19, 2022.

Congratulations to varsity boys basketball player Vasilij (Vaso) S. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of January 10-16, 2022. 

Canterbury Troupe 89393 had a strong showing at the recent Junior Thespian State Competition in Orlando, January 13-16, 2022.

Thespians Ian P. '22 and Julian V. '23 recently received the 'Critics Choice Award' at the district competition for their pantomime performance. 

Congratulations to varsity girls soccer player Alyssa L. '25 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of January 3-9, 2022.

On Wednesday, January 5, Canterbury held a special celebration to present our 1A 4x400 State Champions with their championship rings.

Congratulations to varsity boys basketball player Justin H. '24 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of December 27, 2021- January 2, 2022. 

Six Canterbury varsity volleyball players were recently named to The News-Press All-Area Teams. Three Cougars received first team honors, most of any school represented in Lee County.

On Thursday, January 6, our Upper School LIFT leadership students had the opportunity to visit the Collaboratory, learn about its bold mission, and how they, too, can be a catalyst for change in our community.

Second-grader Finley M. '32 enjoyed quite the busy day as he took over for Ms. Stephenson as Director of Technology for the day.

Congratulations to junior varsity soccer player Diego M. '23 on for being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of December 20-26, 2021.