2026 Spring Fling Drawdown
Sat., April 11, 2026 • 6 – 9 PM at Butterfly Hill, 480 Sharon Road, Canton
The $150 ticket allows one entry into the drawdown for a chance to win $10,000 and admits a couple to the Spring Fling event – a dressy casual evening of great food, live music, silent auction and terrific friends and the beautiful venue, Butterfly Hill! Must be 21 to attend.
Tickets are available for purchase from current CA students, or you can contact the high school office (Lori Craft 601-859-5231) and pay by credit card or Venmo. If paying by Venmo, please note DRAWDOWN TICKET. Venmo @cantonacademicfoundation
Every Canton Academy donor is a crucial link in the success of our school and we are so grateful for the generous gifts Canton Academy has received.
With your continued support we are able to offer our students an outstanding Christian education. As you can imagine, tuition alone does not cover the cost of a complete education offered at Canton Academy, nor does it cover the day to day operational expenses of the school. We depend on your generous donations to make that happen!
Ticket Sales and Sponsorships from this year’s Annual Drawdown will help support:
- A campus-wide intercom and sound system, a critical safety feature allowing for immediate communication during emergencies and coordinated announcements across campus
- Replacement of ceiling tiles to improve classroom conditions
- Improvements to the courtyard and common areas
- Upgraded fiber and Wi-Fi infrastructure to support digital learning
- Enhanced signage along Canton Parkway to increase campus visibility
- Development of a safer and more engaging playground and outdoor seating areas
In addition to ticket sales, we truly value our Event Sponsors.
Sponsorship Levels Include – Tickets to the Event + Printed Signage at the Event + Social Media Recognition + Announcement at Event
- Diamond – $1,500 – 10 tickets to the event + Print & Social Media
- Rose Gold – $1,000 – 6 Tickets + Print & Social Media
- Gold – $600 – 4 Tickets + Print & Social Media
- Silver – $300 – 2 Tickets + Print & Social Media
If you’d like to sponsor this year’s event, please complete the information below. We’ll add you to our list of event sponsors.
We welcome and appreciate continued sponsorships for this very important event; however, the deadline has passed to be included on any printed material.
CA Drawdown Sponsorship
There are many ways to donate to Canton Academy. Whether through capital campaign projects, annual giving, or endowment support, your giving makes an immediate impact on Canton Academy.
- The Annual Fund provides additional money for the gap between tuition revenue and the actual cost of educating a student at Canton Academy. Tuition alone does not cover the cost of educating a child at Canton Academy. Nor does it cover faculty professional growth, financial assistance, capital improvements or day to day operating expenses.There are many reasons why annual giving is so important to Canton Academy. It is unrestricted, which means your gift goes directly to the school and it’s programs. And, annual giving is just that — annual. By making contributions from year to year, alumni, parents, and friends provide a consistent stream of support for academic and extracurricular programs. Gifts to the annual fund are tax deductible.
- Gifts to the Capital Campaign. Capital gifts are often used to help finance the construction of new facilities and the renovation and expansion of existing buildings. These gifts are usually structured with several payments over several years.
Annual Fund
Our Canton Academy annual fund is a yearly gift that provides a constant stream of income beyond tuition to boost programs and assist with materials in areas of the arts, technology, athletics, scholarships, capital improvements, and academics. This fund takes the pressure off current families to supply money for extras, and with this income, emergency situations are much less-likely to arise keeping Canton Academy in the current strong financial position and ensuring a bright, competitive future. Consider beginning or continuing your own tradition of giving through the CA Annual Fund where the giving never stops.
To donate to Canton Academy, please Venmo @cantonacademicfoundation or mail a check to P.O. Box 116, Canton, MS 39046.
Panther Partners
The Panther Partner Sponsorship Program was established in 2006 and is a comprehensive program to enhance fundraising for Canton Academy while giving major sponsors more opportunities for exposure.
Advantages of participation are:
- The school as a whole benefits as there is the opportunity to share the funding provided by the major sponsors amongst the school’s academic and athletic programs.
- Major Sponsors (Panther Partners) are not “nickel and dimed” all year. Once the sponsor agrees to
become a Panther Partner (major sponsor), they are put on a no solicitation list, and all fundraising groups are informed that the sponsor is off limits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PANTHER PARTNERS
- How do I join the Panther Partner sponsorship program?
Complete the attached form and mail with your check payable to Canton Academy. If you have any questions, call 601-859-5231. - Is my sponsorship tax deductible?
Yes, your gift is a charitable donation and is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.* - Who do I contact?
If you are interested in learning more about ways to support Canton Academy, please contact:
Jonathan Bates
Athletic Director
Canton Academy
jbates@cantonacademy.org
601-859-5231