CONCORD – Cannon School will host an Admission Open House on Sat., Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. for families seeking to explore educational opportunities for students in junior kindergarten through grade 12. The event will take place on Cannon’s 65-acre campus at 5801 Poplar Tent Road.

Visiting families will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn more about the admission process, and hear from teachers, students and leaders about what learning looks like in the life of a Cannon student. Interested families may register to attend at www.cannonschool.org/openhouse.

Cannon is also offering a Discover Cannon workshop for prospective fifth- and sixth-grade students on Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Activities range from an hour of exploration in the ThinkTank to experiencing the process of taking an idea from concept to reality with the help of 3D printers, Arduinos, robotics equipment and more. You can register for the Discover Cannon workshop by visiting www.cannonschool.org/visit.

For parents unable to attend, Cannon also offers “Walk-in Wednesdays” to accommodate busy schedules. The admission office provides campus tours each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., no appointment necessary. Interested parents may also contact the admission office at 704-721-7199 to arrange an individual tour.

Cannon School is a private independent junior kindergarten through 12th grade college-preparatory institution. It attracts 1,000 students from Concord, Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville, Charlotte, the University City area, Kannapolis and Salisbury. Cannon School seeks to prepare students for the world by encouraging them to be flexible problem-solvers who can adjust to new and challenging situations