DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.20.26

Channing Barge, Avery Wagner

Melissa Kroll demonstrated KINDNESS when she stayed after Eye to Eye and tossed a football with a middle school student while waiting for a parent to arrive.

Rhys McGibbon and Evan Geisler demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when they cleaned up a mess in Junior Hall left behind by others.

DJ Rogers voluntarily stayed behind to help clean up the whiteboards/markers/erasers that students left behind. Thank you for your TEAMWORK, DJ!

Laura Ann Bowen showed PASSION for history by picking up historical replica currency on a trip to share with the US History teachers!

Thank you, Viola Knosby, for holding the door for basically the entire Sophomore class!

Nina Morgan demonstrated TEAMWORK when she went out of her way and sacrificed her Office Hours time to steam many HOCO sashes and get decorations ready.

Thanks, Ethan Safrit, for your KINDNESS in taking away the English department’s lunch trash. We appreciate you.

Nicolas Fernandez demonstrated COURAGE when he “broke the plane” and went against his entire class in an AT US History discussion. Way to go, Nicolas!

David Culberson showed KINDNESS when he stayed behind after office hours to clean up supplies that other students had left out. Thanks, David!

Shop Closet is Hiring Helpers This Week!
Shop Closet, a women’s resale business, is looking for girls to help from 3:30–6:30 p.m. this and next week at their storage facility in Huntersville! Tasks will include hanging and organizing clothing inventory.
Interested in gaining hands-on retail experience and learning from two Cannon alumnae who started their own business? We’d love to have you join us! 💗
Reach out to kathrynremmey@gmail.com or DM shopclosetofficial on Instagram

Our US Model UN team demonstrated teamwork this past weekend at the CHARMUN Model United Nations Conference.

Please congratulate: Laila ElAssy for earning an Honorable Mention as Amara Okafor in the NetFlix Committee Juan Alvarez Florez for earning a Verbal Commendation as Eugene de Beauharnais in the Napoleonic Wars Olivia Knichel for earning Outstanding Delegate as Naomi Ellis in the NetFlix Committee Kennedy Laguerre for earning Best Delegate representing Austria in the DISEC Committee Beck Macdonald for earning an Honorable Mention representing the United States in the DISEC Committee

Cannon School’s Model UN team in attendance included: Shifa Bukhari ’30, Laila ElAssy ’30, Juan Alvarez Florez ’28, Arjun Gupta ’30, Olivia Knichel ’30, Kennedy Laguerre ’29, and Beck Macdonald ‘30

 

Help us make a difference this winter by donating gently used winter clothing to our drive supporting Lydia’s Loft in Huntersville, NC.

From September 28 through October 30, donation boxes will be placed around the Upper School, and all clothing sizes are welcome.

Our goal is to collect as much clothing as possible to provide to local students and families in need.

For more information contact ssimon28@cannonschool.org or avankineni28@cannonschool.org

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.19.26

Sofia Brewington, Adriana Lopez, Harlowe Miller

Our US Model UN team demonstrated teamwork this past weekend at the CHARMUN Model United Nations Conference.

Please congratulate: Laila ElAssy for earning an Honorable Mention as Amara Okafor in the NetFlix Committee Juan Alvarez Florez or earning a Verbal Commendation as Eugene de Beauharnais in the Napoleonic Wars Olivia Knichel for earning Outstanding Delegate as Naomi Ellis in the NetFlix Committee Kennedy Laguerre for earning Best Delegate representing Austria in the DISEC Committee Beck Macdonald or earning an Honorable Mention representing the United States in the DISEC Committee

Cannon School’s Model UN team in attendance included: Shifa Bukhari ’30, Laila ElAssy ’30, Juan Alvarez Florez ’28, Arjun Gupta ’30, Olivia Knichel ’30, Kennedy Laguerre ’29, and Beck Macdonald ‘30

 

Help us make a difference this winter by donating gently used winter clothing to our drive supporting Lydia’s Loft in Huntersville, NC.

From September 28 through October 30, donation boxes will be placed around the Upper School, and all clothing sizes are welcome.

Our goal is to collect as much clothing as possible to provide to local students and families in need.

For more information contact ssimon28@cannonschool.org or avankineni28@cannonschool.org

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.16.26

Karthik Ganesh

Cannon Fund: Paws In, Students Win!

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The Paws In, Students Win Challenge is underway! Gifts to the Cannon Fund help support the people, programs, and opportunities that make the Cannon experience possible — and right now, they’re also helping your grade compete for a prize!

The grade with the highest participation in each division by midnight Friday, October 16 wins Flik cookies + a chance to throw pies at Cannon leadership! Put your paws in — every gift counts!

 

Help us make a difference this winter by donating gently used winter clothing to our drive supporting Lydia’s Loft in Huntersville, NC.

From September 28 through October 30, donation boxes will be placed around the Upper School, and all clothing sizes are welcome.

Our goal is to collect as much clothing as possible to provide to local students and families in need.

For more information contact ssimon28@cannonschool.org or avankineni28@cannonschool.org

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.15.26

 
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

Collette Ward

Cannon Fund: Paws In, Students Win!

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The Paws In, Students Win Challenge is underway! Gifts to the Cannon Fund help support the people, programs, and opportunities that make the Cannon experience possible — and right now, they’re also helping your grade compete for a prize!

Current leaders: 🥇 6th — 27% 🥈 1st — 26% 🥉 12th — 21%

The grade with the highest participation in each division by midnight Friday, October 16 wins Flik cookies + a chance to throw pies at Cannon leadership! Put your paws in — every gift counts!

 

Help us make a difference this winter by donating gently used winter clothing to our drive supporting Lydia’s Loft in Huntersville, NC.

From September 28 through October 30, donation boxes will be placed around the Upper School, and all clothing sizes are welcome.

Our goal is to collect as much clothing as possible to provide to local students and families in need.

For more information contact ssimon28@cannonschool.org or avankineni28@cannonschool.org

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.14.26

 
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

Thomas Jolly

Cannon Fund: Paws In, Students Win!

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The Paws In, Students Win Challenge is underway! Gifts to the Cannon Fund help support the people, programs, and opportunities that make the Cannon experience possible — and right now, they’re also helping your grade compete for a prize!

Current leaders: 🥇 6th — 27% 🥈 1st — 26% 🥉 12th — 21%

The grade with the highest participation in each division by midnight Friday, October 16 wins Flik cookies + a chance to throw pies at Cannon leadership! Put your paws in — every gift counts!

 

Help us make a difference this winter by donating gently used winter clothing to our drive supporting Lydia’s Loft in Huntersville, NC.

From September 28 through October 30, donation boxes will be placed around the Upper School, and all clothing sizes are welcome.

Our goal is to collect as much clothing as possible to provide to local students and families in need.

For more information contact ssimon28@cannonschool.org or avankineni28@cannonschool.org

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.08.26

 
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
Thank you to Adriana Lopez, Abigail Williams, and Danilo Zelaya for their PASSION and COURAGE to stand before the student body and talk about their Latin American heritage and share deeply personal thoughts.

WINTER VARSITY CHEER

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Cannon Fund: Paws In, Students Win!

cropped-cougar-paw-print-clip-art-clipart-best-II0q5P-clipart.png – Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society

The Paws In, Students Win Challenge is underway! Gifts to the Cannon Fund help support the people, programs, and opportunities that make the Cannon experience possible — and right now, they’re also helping your grade compete for a prize!

Current leaders: 🥇 6th — 27% 🥈 1st — 26% 🥉 12th — 21%

The grade with the highest participation in each division by midnight Friday, October 16 wins Flik cookies + a chance to throw pies at Cannon leadership! Put your paws in — every gift counts!

 

Help us make a difference this winter by donating gently used winter clothing to our drive supporting Lydia’s Loft in Huntersville, NC.

From September 28 through October 30, donation boxes will be placed around the Upper School, and all clothing sizes are welcome.

Our goal is to collect as much clothing as possible to provide to local students and families in need.

For more information contact ssimon28@cannonschool.org or avankineni28@cannonschool.org

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.07.26

 
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
WE WILL SEE GRADES 9-11 IN THE CPAC FOR OUR COMMUNITY MEETING TODAY, RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.  SENIORS WILL REPORT TO THEIR ADVISORY CLASSROOM TO WATCH VIA LIVESTREAM.
Thanks, Avi Pandey, for your TEAMWORK in cleaning up the Senior Lounge for the Class OF 2027.

WINTER VARSITY CHEER

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Cannon Fund: Paws In, Students Win!

cropped-cougar-paw-print-clip-art-clipart-best-II0q5P-clipart.png – Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society

The Paws In, Students Win Challenge is underway! Gifts to the Cannon Fund help support the people, programs, and opportunities that make the Cannon experience possible — and right now, they’re also helping your grade compete for a prize!

Current leaders: 🥇 6th — 27% 🥈 1st — 26% 🥉 12th — 21%

The grade with the highest participation in each division by midnight Friday, October 16 wins Flik cookies + a chance to throw pies at Cannon leadership! Put your paws in — every gift counts!

 

Help us make a difference this winter by donating gently used winter clothing to our drive supporting Lydia’s Loft in Huntersville, NC.

From September 28 through October 30, donation boxes will be placed around the Upper School, and all clothing sizes are welcome.

Our goal is to collect as much clothing as possible to provide to local students and families in need.

For more information contact ssimon28@cannonschool.org or avankineni28@cannonschool.org

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.06.26

 
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
TODAY!! 

Drew Bove, Amber Adams, Winter Ridge, Alyssa Carrouthers, Sakeenah Odom Pollard, David Culberson, Micah Ross, Wyatt Branch, and Tucker Stone showed INTEGRITY when they worked quietly and effectively in study hall when their proctor forgot to attend! 2030 reppin’!!!

Malachi Prah-Ennin & Nicolas Fernandez demonstrated TEAMWORK when they carried a heavy desk from the opposite end of the Matt Gossage building to the CPAC!

Thank you, Jakaila Gaskin, for showing KINDNESS by holding the door for a bunch of students and faculty.

Carsyn Cavitt, Titus Troy

 

Help us make a difference this winter by donating gently used winter clothing to our drive supporting Lydia’s Loft in Huntersville, NC.

From September 28 through October 30, donation boxes will be placed around the Upper School, and all clothing sizes are welcome.

Our goal is to collect as much clothing as possible to provide to local students and families in need.

For more information contact ssimon28@cannonschool.org or avankineni28@cannonschool.org

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.05.26

 
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
Emma Wang and Laila Duré showed tremendous KINDNESS to their classmates by taking the time to make and share thoughtful, personalized tokens of their friendship.
Kaitlyn Safrit showed KINDNESS by helping Mrs. Velandia carry heavy items from the CPAC to her car. Thank you!
Mary Jane Simmons showed kindness by helping Mrs. Velandia carry heavy items from the CPAC to her car. Thank you so much!
Zack Burton showed KINDNESS by helping Mrs. Velandia bring items to the Community Display area. Thanks for your help, Zack!

Mr. Raghunathan (on 10/1, sorry we missed you last week!!!) & David Morgan

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.01.26

Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

Skyler Massengale, Gordon McGibbon

Michael Banke and Titus Troy demonstrated TEAMWORK when they aided and coached a peer through the Dress Code training survey. Future coaches and/or teachers?? Matthew Irvin was KIND in facilitating the last-mile delivery logistics of some unwieldy MiLL materials Tatiana Zeledon demonstrated COURAGE when she showed off her impressive operatic talents in the HUB, serenading her classmates.
Jacob Meadows demonstrated INTEGRITY when he pointed out a grading error in his favor on a test. Way to be honorable, Jacob!

TODAY!!! 10/1: Learn about Leadership!!  Having a VISION is an essential part of being a great leader.  Please join us in learning from our Director of Admissions, stand-up comedian, and Poet Laureate….Mr. Bill Diskin, during our Leadership Lunch in Foundation Hall.  All are welcome!!!

WINTER VARSITY CHEER

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Fall 2026 Driver Education Program (Virtual)

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a virtual driver education program during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $450 per student.  The classes will be held Monday, October 19th through Friday, October 30th from 4:00 – 7:00 (virtually). The maximum number of available spaces is 25.   Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  We hope to offer another class in the fall through WatsOnWheels, but we have yet to schedule specific dates.   After the class portion is complete, the instructor will coordinate with students individually to complete the behind-the-wheel requirements during their school drop periods or after school hours.   The $450 fee is due on the first day of class and may be either charged to the student’s Cannon School account or paid in the form of a check made out to “Watson Wheels LLC”.   To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form https://forms.gle/CVKLMJDuthnh7KTu8 If you have additional questions, please email me (khulin@cannonschool.org).

Want to park on campus? Scan the QR code to the left or click ON THIS LINK Do NOT apply for a parking pass until you have your license, a car, and plan to drive to school.

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