Canterbury Resources
Welcome to Canterbury School! We are so excited that you have chosen Canterbury to be your family’s school home. You and your children will become integral members of the caring, supportive community that characterizes our school. We can hardly wait to see you on campus in August. In the meantime, you may have questions about preparing your child for the school year. Here are some resources to help you get started.
Cubs & PreK
Each family is asked to provide school supplies for their child(ren). The Canterbury Parents’ Association (CPA) has partnered with School Tool Box so that you can simply order a box of supplies to be delivered either to the classroom or to your home. To order, visit the School Tool Box website and look for the box assigned to your child’s grade level.
School Tool Box Deadlines: Orders placed on or before June 21 will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom prior to the start of the school year. Supplies ordered after June 21 will be shipped to your home. Ordering for school delivery is open until June 21.
You may also choose to purchase school supplies yourself and send them with your child on the first day of school; please refer to the School Tool Box website for supply lists per grade level.
Families should provide their own backpacks from home. We recommend getting a bag no smaller than 16″H x 13″W x 7″.
- Our goal is to foster independence by taking care of personal belongings. So, the roomier the bag, the easier it will be for your child to independently pack and unpack their belongings and be able to zip and unzip the bag.
- It will need to fit a lunchbox, water bottle, and snack, along with a folder and library book.
The current 2026 – 2027 school calendar can be found here.
Cubs and PreK students are not required to follow the school Dress Code. We do ask that they wear “play clothes” that can get dirty on the playground as well as comfortable closed-toe, sneaker-type shoes.
New Parent Orientation
Parents of new students are invited to join us on Tuesday, August 11 for a New Parent Orientation in Brown Hall.
Families are invited to our Back-to-School Open House and Family Social on Monday, August 17 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, other new and current families, and enjoy ice cream and socializing.
All school forms will be submitted online via Magnus Health. To log in, go to CLAW and click on the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty navigating the Magnus system, please visit the Magnus support page.
All new students are required to submit their most recent immunization record. You can request your student’s immunization record at their next well-child visit or call their pediatrician and ask them to print the record and mail/email it to you directly. For more information about NC’s required immunization, please click here.
Early Childhood (Cubs and PreK) school hours :
- Half Day Program: 8:00am-1:00pm daily.
Drop-off and pick-up at the classroom - Full Day Program: 8:00am-3:10pm daily.
Drop-off at the classroom / Pick-up in the afternoon carpool line (3:15pm)
Early Morning Drop-Off: 7:30am
Available to all students and registration is not required. Lower School teachers rotate hosting Early Morning Drop-Off; host teacher and location will be announced in Canterbury’s weekly email newsletter, The Chatter.
Extended Day: 3:10-6:00pm
For students who are registered for the program; if you need to add Extended Day to your child’s schedule, please contact Kathy Creekmuirat creekmuirk@canterburygso.org or call 336-288-2007.
- All students should pack a snack, lunch, and water bottle daily.
- All food should be nut-free. We are glad to supply suggestions if needed.
- An optional hot lunch program will be available multiple times each week. Further details will be announced before the school year begins.
You can access your family’s tuition account within your CLAW account under “Tuition Management.” If you have questions about how to pay tuition or your tuition account, please contact Kathy Creekmuir at Kathy Creekmuiror 336-288-2007.
Canterbury’s after school enrichment program, Cougar Quest, offers activities taught and supervised by Canterbury teachers and local experts on a semester basis. Activities include music lessons, dance, art, soccer shots and more – all available at Canterbury at the end of the school day. The activity list varies by semester, and some groups fill quickly. A list of 2026-2027 offerings and registration information will be shared with families via email closer to the start of the school year.
Canterbury Summers Jr is a day camp program for 4 year olds (rising PreK age). Programming includes:
- Building independence and age-appropriate skills on the Canterbury campus, from the playground to the pond
- Focus on kindness, respect, communication, and cooperation woven into the daily activities
- Lots of PLAY and FUN both inside and outside
- Instruction from experienced Canterbury Preschool teachers
Camp payment includes Friday snacks and pizza lunch. Click here to learn more and register online.
The Chatter
Canterbury has an all-school weekly email communication called the Chatter that you will receive on Thursdays throughout the school year. Please read it for school news and to learn about upcoming events. As a parent, you’re automatically signed up to receive the Chatter with the email address we have on file for you but please email Sarah Healy at healys@canterburygso.org if anyone else in your family should be included.
The first Chatter of the 2026-27 school year will be sent at the beginning of August. This will include important information to help get your school year started, including important forms that need to be completed before the start of the year.
Social Media
You are encouraged to follow Canterbury School on Instagram (@canterburyschool) and Facebook to keep up on the latest school updates.
Teacher assignments and class lists will be sent via email in mid-August.
LOWER SCHOOL (Grades K-4)
Each family is asked to provide school supplies for their child(ren). The Canterbury Parents’ Association (CPA) has partnered with School Tool Box so that you can simply order a box of supplies to be delivered either to the classroom or to your home. To order, visit the School Tool Box website and look for the box assigned to your child’s grade level.
School Tool Box Deadlines: Orders placed on or before June 21 will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom prior to the start of the school year. Supplies ordered after June 21 will be shipped to your home. Ordering for school delivery is open until June 21.
You may also choose to purchase school supplies yourself and send them with your child on the first day of school; please refer to the School Tool Box website for supply lists per grade level.
Families should provide their own backpacks from home. We recommend getting a bag no smaller than 16″H x 13″W x 7″.
- Our goal is to foster independence by taking care of personal belongings. So, the roomier the bag, the easier it will be for your child to independently pack and unpack their belongings and be able to zip and unzip the bag.
- It will need to fit a lunchbox, water bottle, and snack, along with a folder and library book.
Students entering grades 1-4 have summer work assigned to keep their skills fresh over the summer and ensure a strong start to the school year. Summer work requirements are posted to our online portal, CLAW, under Summer Requirements. If you have questions about your child’s summer work, please contact Hunter Smothers, Director of Lower School.
The current 2026 – 2027 school calendar can be found here.
Students in grades K-8 are expected to follow the school Dress Code for their attire at school each day. We are currently updating our Dress Code guidelines — please check back to this page for an updated document to be shared by mid-June.
Casual dress days and chapel dress days will be announced sporadically throughout the school year, along with details/guidelines.
New Parent Orientation
Parents of new students are invited to join us on Tuesday, August 11 for a New Parent Orientation in Brown Hall.
Families are invited to our Back-to-School Open House and Family Social on Monday, August 17 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, other new and current families, and enjoy ice cream and socializing.
All school forms will be submitted online via Magnus Health. To log in, go to CLAW and click on the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty navigating the Magnus system, please visit the Magnus support page.
All new students are required to submit their most recent immunization record. You can request your student’s immunization record at their next well-child visit or call their pediatrician and ask them to print the record and mail/email it to you directly. For more information about NC’s required immunization, please click here.
In addition, all rising Kindergarten students are required to complete a Kindergarten Health Assessment. This can be completed by your student’s pediatrician at their next well visit or retroactively completed.
The school day runs from 8:00am-3:10pm. Morning carpool begins at 7:45am and afternoon carpool begins at 3:15pm.
Early Morning Drop-Off: 7:30am
Available to all students and registration is not required. Lower School teachers rotate hosting Early Morning Drop-Off; host teacher and location will be announced in Canterbury’s weekly email newsletter, The Chatter.
Extended Day: 3:10-6:00pm
For students who are registered for the program; if you need to add Extended Day to your child’s schedule, please contact Kathy Creekmuirat creekmuirk@canterburygso.org or call 336-288-2007.
- All students should pack a snack, lunch, and water bottle daily.
- All food should be nut-free. We are glad to supply suggestions if needed.
- An optional hot lunch program will be available multiple times each week. Further details will be announced before the school year begins.
Parents can access their family’s tuition account within their CLAW account under “Tuition Management.” If you have questions about how to pay tuition or your tuition account, please contact Kathy Creekmuir at Kathy Creekmuiror 336-288-2007.
Canterbury’s after school enrichment program, Cougar Quest, offers activities taught and supervised by Canterbury teachers and local experts on a semester basis. Activities include music lessons, dance, art, microeconomics club and more – all available at Canterbury at the end of the school day. The activity list varies by semester, and some groups fill quickly. A list of 2026-2027 offerings and registration information will be shared with families via email closer to the start of the school year.
- Canterbury Summers is a day camp for rising Kindergarten-5th grade students. Registration is open to Canterbury students and to the public. Camps run weekly from June 15 to August 7, with the exception of the week of June 29. Click here to learn more and register online.
- WE Play Youth Camp is a one-week day camp hosted on our campus by Canterbury Athletic Director Lizzy Stemke. The camp is designed for rising 2nd-6th grade girls and focuses on giving girls exposure to a variety of different sports including lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, and more. Registration is open to Canterbury students and to the public. Click here to learn more and register online.
- Classic Basketball Camp is an action-packed week of basketball at Canterbury with Coach Curtis Green and Darren White–former VA State Player of the Year and NBA G-League Dunk Contest participant. Elevate your child’s game with competitive play and skill development led by current and former professional basketball players. Register today!
The Chatter
Canterbury has an all-school weekly email communication called the Chatter that you will receive on Thursdays throughout the school year. Please read it for school news and to learn about upcoming events. As a parent, you’re automatically signed up to receive the Chatter with the email address we have on file for you but please email Sarah Healy if anyone else in your family should be included.
The first Chatter of the 2026-27 school year will be sent at the beginning of August. This will include important information to help get your school year started, including important forms that need to be completed before the start of the year.
Social Media
You are encouraged to follow Canterbury School on Instagram (@canterburyschool) and Facebook to keep up on the latest school updates.
Teacher assignments and class lists will be sent via email in mid-August.
Middle School
Each family is asked to provide school supplies for their child(ren). The Canterbury Parents Association (CPA) has partnered with School Tool Box so that you can simply order a box of supplies to be delivered either to the classroom or to your home. To order, visit the School Tool Box website and look for the box assigned to your child’s grade level.
School Tool Box Deadlines: Orders placed before June 21 will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom prior to the start of the school year. Supplies ordered after June 21 will be shipped to your home. Ordering for school delivery is open until June 21.
You may also choose to purchase school supplies yourself and send them with your child on the first day of school; please refer to the School Tool Box website for supply lists per grade level.
Families should provide their own backpacks.
Students entering grades 1-8 have summer work assigned to keep their skills fresh over the summer and ensure a strong start to the year. Middle School summer work packets (Math and Reading) will be mailed to each new student in June; packets include a required book for 5th-8th grades which should be returned at the beginning of the school year. Summer work is also posted to our online portal, CLAW, under Summer Requirements.. If you have questions about your child’s summer work, please contact Kathy Durham, Director of Middle School, at durhamk@canterburygso.org.
The current 2026 – 2027 school calendar can be found here.
Students in grades K-8 are expected to follow the school Dress Code for their attire at school each day. We are currently updating our Dress Code guidelines — please check back to this page for an updated document to be shared by mid-June.
Casual dress days and chapel dress days will be announced sporadically throughout the school year, along with details/guidelines.
Students new to Canterbury School and entering middle school will be asked to join us on Friday, August 14 for Sowing Seeds for Success, an orientation and introduction to middle school. This three-hour program, from 9 am until 12 pm, will give new middle school students the opportunity to meet teachers, participate in activities related to their classes, attend a short chapel service, and get to know each other before the school year begins. Parents are invited to attend a New Parent Orientation session at 11am in Brown Hall.
Families are invited to our Back-to-School Open House and Family Social on Monday, August 17 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, other new and current families, and enjoy ice cream and socializing.
All school forms will be submitted online via Magnus Health. To log in, go to CLAW and click on the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty navigating the Magnus system, please visit the Magnus support page.
Students who may want to participate in any Canterbury athletics team will need a Pre-Participation Evaluation completed by a provider, prior to the first day of practice. These can be completed at the student’s pediatrician’s office, CVS or Walgreens.
All new students and rising 7th graders are required to submit their most recent immunization record. You can request your student’s immunization record at their next well-child visit or call their pediatrician and ask them to print the record and mail/email it to you directly. For more information about NC’s required immunizations, please click here.
The school day runs from 8:00am-3:10pm. Morning carpool begins at 7:45am and afternoon carpool begins at 3:15pm. Students are considered tardy if they are not in their advisory by 8:00.
Early Morning Drop-Off: 7:30am
Available to all students and registration is not required.
Extended Day: 3:10-6:00pm
For students who are registered for the program; if you need to add Extended Day to your child’s schedule, please contact Keir Durham or call 336-288-2007288-2007.
- All students should pack a snack, lunch, and water bottle daily.
- All food should be nut-free. We are glad to supply suggestions if needed.
- An optional hot lunch program will be available multiple times each week. Further details will be announced before the school year begins.
The school day runs from 8:00am-3:10pm. Morning carpool begins at 7:45am and afternoon carpool begins at 3:15pm. Students are considered tardy if they are not in their advisory by 8:00.
Early Morning Drop-Off: 7:30am
Available to all students and registration is not required.
Extended Day: 3:10-6:00pm
For students who are registered for the program; if you need to add Extended Day to your child’s schedule, please contact Keir Durham or call 336-288-2007
The fall season includes:
- Boys’ Soccer (Grades 6-8)
- Girls’ Tennis (Grades 6-8)
- Girls’ Volleyball (Grades 6-8)
- Co-Ed Cross Country (Grades 5-8)
The winter season includes:
- Boys’ Basketball (Grades 6-8)
- Girls’ Basketball (Grades 6-8)
- Coed Swimming (Grades 5-8)
- Girls’ Cheerleading (Grades 5-8)
The spring season includes:
- Girls’ Soccer (Grades 6-8)
- Boys’ Tennis (Grades 6-8)
- Girls’ Lacrosse (Grades 6-8)
- Boys’ Baseball (Grades 6-8)
- Coed Golf (Grades 6-8)
Practice spots are available for any willing 5th graders who would like to join a team as a practice player on teams designated for grades 6-8.
Fall Athletic Season
Pre-season clinic days for fall sports will run from August 10-13. We highly encourage anyone who would like to participate in Canterbury Athletics in the fall to please keep these dates in mind. Tryouts will be held Tuesday-Wednesday, August 18-19. Athletes are required to have a completed sports physical in Magnus prior to the first day of tryouts. For questions about sports physicals, please email Lauren Varkey.
To assist in our planning, please fill out our 2026 Fall sports sign-up form if your son or daughter has any interest in a fall sport. Sign-up will close on August 22 and all sign-ups after that point will be based on roster size.
If you have any questions please contact Canterbury Director of Athletics, Lizzy Stemke.
Canterbury’s after school enrichment program offers activities taught and supervised by Canterbury teachers and local experts on a semester basis. Activities include music lessons, dance, art, microeconomics club and more – all available at Canterbury at the end of the school day. The activity list varies by semester, and some groups fill quickly. Program activities will be shared with families closer to the start of the school year.
- Canterbury Summers is a day camp for rising Kindergarten-5th grade students. Registration is open to Canterbury students and to the public. Camps run weekly from June 15 to August 7, with the exception of the week of June 29. Click here to learn more and register online.
- WE Play Youth Camp is a one-week day camp hosted on our campus by Canterbury Athletic Director Lizzy Stemke. The camp is designed for rising 2nd-6th grade girls and focuses on giving girls exposure to a variety of different sports including lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, and more. Registration is open to Canterbury students and to the public. Click here to learn more and register online.
- Classic Basketball Camp is an action-packed week of basketball at Canterbury with Coach Curtis Green and Darren White–former VA State Player of the Year and NBA G-League Dunk Contest participant. Elevate your child’s game with competitive play and skill development led by current and former professional basketball players. Register today!
The Chatter
Canterbury has an all-school weekly email communication called the Chatter that you will receive on Thursdays throughout the school year. Please read it for school news and to learn about upcoming events. As a parent, you’re automatically signed up to receive the Chatter with the email address we have on file for you but please email Sarah Healy if anyone else in your family should be included.
The first Chatter of the 2026-27 school year will be sent in the beginning of August. This will include important information to help get your school year started, including important forms that need to be completed before the start of the year.
Social Media
You are encouraged to follow Canterbury School on Instagram (@canterburyschool) and Facebook to keep up on the latest school updates.
Teacher assignments and class lists will be sent via email in mid-August.
