BRIGHTER TOMORROW

Construction is well underway on the new primary and intermediate school buildings that will replace the five currently in use by the North Canton City School District.

The “PK2” preschool through second grade building on Charlotte Street is 100,000+ square feet and will elevate the learning environment with technology efficiencies, flexible multi-purpose spaces and a design that fosters collaboration. The intermediate school on East Maple Street is 100,000+ square feet and will house about 900 students. Both new schools are due to open for the 2023–24 school year as LEED Silver Certified, high-performance green buildings.

The district also recently opened a new transportation center for roughly 50 buses along with the reimagined North Canton Memorial Stadium, featuring a 3,500-seat grandstand, more accessible seating, an expanded press box and roof.

“We’ve been busy here,” says Superintendent Jeff Wendorf, noting that the district educates about 4,500 students. “The chamber, city and school district share a great partnership — and our residents support great schools, a great city and great businesses.”

LEFT: YOU’LL HAVE A HARD TIME PICKING A FAVORITE SCOOP AT PAV’S CREAMERY. BELOW: STUDENTS AT WALSH UNIVERSITY BENEFIT FROM REAL-WORLD TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.

Wendorf says the school board anticipates a November bond issue for a new middle school as the district continues upgrading facilities to meet modern standards.