As a Canton ISD educator, I will model purpose, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. I lead by example and help shape the next generation.
Accountability Ratings
We are excited to announce that in both the 2024 and 2025 Accountability Ratings, Canton ISD received a “B” rating. Our 2024 overall score was 84, and our 2025 score improved to 88.
Canton High School received an “A” rating in both 2024 and 2025. In 2025, the campus earned 6 out of 7 distinctions, including:
Academic Achievement in RLA
Academic Achievement in Math
Academic Achievement in Science
Comparative Academic Growth
Postsecondary Readiness
Comparative Closing the Gaps
Canton Junior High received a “C” rating in 2024, with an overall score of 79, but made significant strides in 2025, rising to a score of 89 for a “B” rating. The campus also earned 3 distinctions:
Comparative Academic Growth
Postsecondary Readiness
Comparative Closing the Gaps
Canton Intermediate, which is paired with Canton Elementary, earned a “B” rating in both 2024 and 2025, improving from an overall score of 84 in 2024 to 86 in 2025.
You can view more details at TXschools.gov.
Congratulations to our students and staff on a job well done!
District Highlights
Eaglette Volleyball opened the season with wins over Bullard and Neches.
At the Wimberley Tournament, the Eaglettes opened with a win over Tuloso-Midway before splitting on Thursday, falling 2-1 to Peaster before defeating Liberty 2-1.
On Friday, they defeated Hill Country Christian and Johnson City, while falling to defending state champion Wimberley.
The Eaglettes closed the tournament with a win over defending 3A state champion Stockdale, finishing 5th out of 36 teams.
Running Eagles Cross Country opened their season at the Eustace meet. The varsity girls finished 4th overall, and Peyton Chandler placed 2nd in the boys’ division.
Bond Project Updates
Gymnasium:
Another concrete pour was completed this week in the dressing room area.
Multi-Purpose Facility:
Erectors are installing roof purlins; painters are prepping the main structure; masons are staging for exterior wall installation.
High School Site:
Underground utilities installed at the Ag Facility
Sewer lines completed and backfilled
Electricians installing main underground lines
Soil pad installation underway for the main building
Survey crew marking road edges for Oncor power pole placement
Upcoming Events
August 18 - CISD Board Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
August 19 – Volleyball at Community
August 20 – Region 10 Reading Academy at Terrell ISD
August 21 – Region 10 Reading Academy at Terrell ISD; Volleyball at Top of Texas Tournament (Farmersville); Football Scrimmage at Mineola
August 22 – Volleyball at Top of Texas Tournament (Farmersville)
August 23 – Volleyball at Top of Texas Tournament (Farmersville); Cross Country at Tyler
Go Eagles & Eaglettes!
Brian Nichols
Superintendent