Looking forward to seeing you all at Open House!
Good for You. Good for the Environment! 🌎💚
Students can choose FREE, gently used clothing to refresh their wardrobe and give clothes a second life
Take what you need. Find something you love. Help reduce waste! ♻️
Students can choose FREE, gently used clothing to refresh their wardrobe and give clothes a second life
Take what you need. Find something you love. Help reduce waste! ♻️
Calling All River Hawk Alumni!
Did you graduate from MSAD 54 this year... 10 years ago... or even 50+ years ago? We'd love to reconnect with you!
No matter when you graduated or where life has taken you, your story can inspire the next generation of River Hawks.
We're looking for alumni from every graduating class and every career field who are interested in:
• Sharing their career journey with students
• Speaking in classrooms or at career events
• Hosting job shadows, workplace tours, or career exploration experiences
• Mentoring and encouraging students as they explore their futures
Whether you work in healthcare, education, manufacturing, construction, public safety, the military, business, the trades, agriculture, technology, the arts or any other field—your experiences can help students discover career pathways they may never have considered.
Every graduate has a unique story, and every story has the power to make a difference.
Scan the QR code on the flyer (or use the survey link) to let us know you're interested. We'd love to welcome alumni from all generations back into our River Hawk community!
Did you graduate from MSAD 54 this year... 10 years ago... or even 50+ years ago? We'd love to reconnect with you!
No matter when you graduated or where life has taken you, your story can inspire the next generation of River Hawks.
We're looking for alumni from every graduating class and every career field who are interested in:
• Sharing their career journey with students
• Speaking in classrooms or at career events
• Hosting job shadows, workplace tours, or career exploration experiences
• Mentoring and encouraging students as they explore their futures
Whether you work in healthcare, education, manufacturing, construction, public safety, the military, business, the trades, agriculture, technology, the arts or any other field—your experiences can help students discover career pathways they may never have considered.
Every graduate has a unique story, and every story has the power to make a difference.
Scan the QR code on the flyer (or use the survey link) to let us know you're interested. We'd love to welcome alumni from all generations back into our River Hawk community!
We are looking forward to a NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
Please read this letter regarding the start of school at CES:
Come join us!
This summer, Canaan School Board member, Jeannie Franklin and her family toured Sappi with part of the administrator MSAD 54 team! It was HOT in there, but such a great experience learning more about the work happening right here in our community. Huge appreciation for the Sappi employees (including Mr. Madore) and the hard work they do every day! 👏
We had a wonderful turnout at our Kindergarten Play & Learn event, with five Canaan families joining us for a fun morning of play, stories, snacks, and getting ready for kindergarten! We were especially excited to welcome two families who are new to Canaan Elementary. It was a great opportunity for children and families to meet school staff, connect with other incoming kindergarten families, and begin building a sense of excitement and belonging before the school year begins. We’re so happy to welcome all of our new and returning Canaan students!
Incoming Kindergarten Families, join us!
Incoming Kindergarten Families, join us!
Canaan Elementary School is pleased to now be offering full day daycare as well as aftercare for our school age students. Please call 207-616-1405 or go to KVCAP.org to sign up.
Fundraiser for the Class of 2029
We will miss you!
Engineering Day in Second Grade!
Second grade students put their engineering skills to the test during Engineering Day by following the engineering design process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve.
Their challenge was to design and build a roller coaster that would allow a marble to travel as far as possible. Students worked together to brainstorm ideas, create plans, test their designs, and make improvements along the way.
The competition was fierce, and our winning team designed a roller coaster that sent their marble on an impressive 39-inch journey!
This hands-on activity encouraged creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance while showing students that engineers often learn and improve through trial and error.
What a great day of learning and innovation in second grade! 🎢🔵👏
Second grade students put their engineering skills to the test during Engineering Day by following the engineering design process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve.
Their challenge was to design and build a roller coaster that would allow a marble to travel as far as possible. Students worked together to brainstorm ideas, create plans, test their designs, and make improvements along the way.
The competition was fierce, and our winning team designed a roller coaster that sent their marble on an impressive 39-inch journey!
This hands-on activity encouraged creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance while showing students that engineers often learn and improve through trial and error.
What a great day of learning and innovation in second grade! 🎢🔵👏
On Monday, Canaan Elementary students enjoyed a school-wide Pirates Day filled with fun, creativity, and adventure!
Students participated in pirate-themed STEM challenges, including trying to free a doubloon (a pirate gold coin) from a block of ice and designing pirate ships using pool noodles and other materials. They also embarked on a real treasure hunt around the playground and were given hilarious pirate names such as Stinky Peg Leg and Slick McGee.
To complete the pirate experience, students received eye patches to wear throughout the day and enjoyed Pirate's Booty as a special snack.
It was a day full of teamwork, problem-solving, imagination, and plenty of pirate fun for all hands on deck! Arrr! 🏴☠️⚓️🦜.
Students participated in pirate-themed STEM challenges, including trying to free a doubloon (a pirate gold coin) from a block of ice and designing pirate ships using pool noodles and other materials. They also embarked on a real treasure hunt around the playground and were given hilarious pirate names such as Stinky Peg Leg and Slick McGee.
To complete the pirate experience, students received eye patches to wear throughout the day and enjoyed Pirate's Booty as a special snack.
It was a day full of teamwork, problem-solving, imagination, and plenty of pirate fun for all hands on deck! Arrr! 🏴☠️⚓️🦜.
The District budget vote is scheduled for this Tuesday, June 9th in each of our communities. In addition to the district budget, which is up only 1.998% locally, there is a second item to vote on this year, the additional local cost sharing formula. Info on both the School Budget and Cost Sharing can be found at the following link: https://bit.ly/54Budget
CES Field Day was a huge success today! Students had a blast participating in a variety of fun activities, including tic-tac-toe, a dance party, sack races, an obstacle course, cornhole, scooters, and a watermelon snack station.
A big thank you goes out to our amazing staff and volunteers who helped make the day so special for our students. Their hard work and dedication ensured a fun-filled day for everyone.
To top it all off, each class ended the day with a visit to York's Eats and Treats for a well-deserved ice cream treat. It was the perfect way to celebrate a fantastic day of fun, teamwork, and school spirit! 🍉🍦☀️🎉
A big thank you goes out to our amazing staff and volunteers who helped make the day so special for our students. Their hard work and dedication ensured a fun-filled day for everyone.
To top it all off, each class ended the day with a visit to York's Eats and Treats for a well-deserved ice cream treat. It was the perfect way to celebrate a fantastic day of fun, teamwork, and school spirit! 🍉🍦☀️🎉
Congrats to our MSAD 54 SAHS Graduates! Forever a Canaan kid!
Second grade spent the day “camping” and learning about the great outdoors! We were fortunate to have Emma and Halle from the Somerset Woods Trustees visit and share a mini lesson about nature. Students learned how to press flowers and leaves and even had the opportunity to create their own nature keepsakes.
Later in the day, students put their observation skills to the test by matching Maine wildlife to their footprints. After successfully completing the challenge, everyone enjoyed a well-earned camping favorite—s’mores! It was a fun-filled day of hands-on learning, exploration, and outdoor adventure.
Later in the day, students put their observation skills to the test by matching Maine wildlife to their footprints. After successfully completing the challenge, everyone enjoyed a well-earned camping favorite—s’mores! It was a fun-filled day of hands-on learning, exploration, and outdoor adventure.
Our 1st graders enjoyed a fun-filled Beach Day packed with learning and creativity! We spread out beach towels around the classroom and listened to beach-themed stories, including the delightful book Froggy Goes to Hawaii. Students learned a few hula dance moves and discovered how coconuts are harvested from coconut trees. We also explored the fascinating world of deep-sea creatures by learning fun facts about Anglerfish and creating our own angler fish crafts. For a special beach-themed snack, students enjoyed banana dolphins swimming in cups of goldfish crackers. After listening to the story Super Sand Castle Saturday, students worked together to build sandcastles using blocks, challenging themselves to design the tallest, longest, and most creative structures. It was a wonderful day of reading, science, engineering, movement, and beach-themed fun! 🌴🐬🏖️
Kindergarten recently enjoyed a fun-filled Water Day packed with hands-on learning activities! Students raced water droplets, fished letters out of water to build sight words, created beautiful mosaic raindrops, and participated in a science sink-or-float investigation.
During the science activity, students made predictions on their data sheets before testing different objects and recording their results. This gave them an opportunity to think like scientists while practicing observation and data collection skills.
To top off a wonderful day of learning and fun, students enjoyed a refreshing watermelon snack. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the end of the day while exploring all things water! 💧🍉🔬☀️
During the science activity, students made predictions on their data sheets before testing different objects and recording their results. This gave them an opportunity to think like scientists while practicing observation and data collection skills.
To top off a wonderful day of learning and fun, students enjoyed a refreshing watermelon snack. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the end of the day while exploring all things water! 💧🍉🔬☀️
