DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 02.27.26

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Our Cannon Varsity Girls Basketball Team has advanced to the NCISAA 4A State Championship Game!!!
The championship game will be held at the Novant Health Fieldhouse in Greensboro, NC, on Saturday, February 28 at 12:00 p.m.

All spectators ages 2 and older are required to have a ticket for entry. Tickets are available here. We strongly encourage purchasing tickets in advance to ensure a smooth arrival at the venue.

We hope you will join us in supporting the Cannon Cougars as they compete for their third consecutive State Championship.

 

Important Announcement about Changes to Upper School End-of-Year Calendar: The US academic year will now end 1 week earlier on May 21, 2026.
 
The construction of our new expansion to the Matt and Linda Gossage Upper School building is progressing according to schedule and on time ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.
 
The Upper School spaces in our current building will also undergo substantial remodeling and upgrades, and this work will occur this summer to ensure the building is ready to welcome students again for a timely August kickoff of the 2026-27 academic year. Construction needs will require us to remain flexible and adjust to the project’s requirements.
 
To accommodate the work and ensure the current building’s remodeling is ready for an August back-to-school opening, we will need to make the following two important changes to our US schedule:
 
  • End the school year on Thursday, May 21, a day before Commencement on May 22nd.
  • Move up our US final exam week by one week to May 18-21.
 
The updated end-of-year Upper School schedule for the week of May 18th-22nd is now this:
 
  • 5/18 Monday: A block and E block final exam
  • 5/19 Tue: B block and D block final exam
  • 5/20 Wed: F block and C block final exam
  • 5/21 Thu: Make-up exams, as needed
  • 5/22: Commencement
 
More details and reminders will be provided to all Upper School students during Advisory time and in US Student Life meetings.

 

This past weekend, the US Model UN team traveled to Duke University to represent our school at the DUMUNC XLI Model United Nations Conference. The conference brought together over 400 delegates from schools across North Carolina and the East Coast.

 Please congratulate:
Ian Goff ’27 for earning Outstanding Delegate as Rich Pennybags in the Operation Playtime Committee
Adam Warin ’28 for earning a Verbal Commendation as Elisabeth of France in the French Revolution: Royalist Cabinet

 Cannon School’s Model UN team in attendance included: Anneli Berstein ’29, Sadi Bulut ’26, Hope Cooksey ’27, Kaleb Davis ’27, Ian Goff ’27, Anish Vankineni ’28, Adam Warin ’28, Emma Westgarth-Taylor ’27.

What is the Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy?

The Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy will unify our student-athletes around a shared vision of leadership, providing our student-athletes with the growth opportunity to become leaders inside their respective locker rooms. Leadership is the foundation of a strong culture, and this Academy will provide consistent, actionable development that helps athletes grow both on and off their respective playing surfaces. By setting out a clear program with curriculum and expectations, we build consistency and meet the strong desire our athletes have to lead. This program not only strengthens Cannon Athletics but also equips our student-athletes with lifelong skills that prepares them for success beyond their time at Cannon.

What’s the timeline for the ‘26-’27 application process?

  • Interest Meeting: March 12
  • Application Opens: March 23
  • Application Closes: April 2
  • Decisions Announced: April 21

This will be open to rising 9th – 12th graders (current 8th – 11th graders). Those selected will form the first full‑year program for 2026–27. Upon completion every year, each participant will receive a certificate of achievement recognizing their commitment and growth as leaders.

If you have questions, please reach out to Coach Brittany Pasut – bpasut@cannonschool.org

TODAY!!!! Thursday 2/26
Learn about Leadership!!  Being a great TEAMMATE 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!!!

Are you 16 older?  Do you want to give back to your community on House Day of Service?  OneBlood will be hosting a blood drive on campus!  This is a great way to give back to your community!  Plus you get free food and a t-shirt!  Cannon will receive $20 for each unit of blood donated!  If you are under 18, you will need a parental approval form signed.  See Mrs. Weakland for details!

Sign up here.

All fundraisers (monetary or items collected) require pre-approval. Bake sales DO NOT need approval. Fill out this form to start the approval process.  See Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

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