Cannon adopts the educational philosophy of “Adaptive Expertise.”

Cannon School expands its Upper School educational facilities and modernizes its track and field. A nearly 18,000-sq. ft. addition to the Upper School building added eighteen new classrooms and three new state-of-the-art science labs. Cannon's newly configured track and field accommodated the school's track and field, soccer, lacrosse, and football programs and gives every student a new place to exercise as part of Cannon's physical education curriculum. Cannon is invited to join the Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA), and adopts "Go Beyond" as its motto.

A new front entrance is added, providing a warm welcome to Cannon families and visitors.

Construction is completed on the Cindric Performing Arts Center, Andrews Strength and Conditioning Center, Randy Marion Family Field House, enhanced locker spaces, coaches' offices, the Bryant Central Green, and an expanded Middle School - all part of the Building Bright Futures campaign. 

The Randy Marion Field is completed, allowing for field-use in different weather conditions, and expanding the ability of all students to use the field for athletic events and PE classes. Also, the Dining Hall Expansion, which added 175 seats and provided a covered, open air seating area, is completed.

Doors open to the new Middle School addition and "The Mill" thanks to the parent-initiated Imagine Tomorrow campaign. The Mill is a state-of-the-art Technology and Design Studio for Upper School students which includes a makerspace, media arts studio, fabrication studio, and video/audio recording studio.

Cannon School has grown to serve more than 980 students,  welcomes seventh Head of School Christopher Jones, and celebrates a half century of growth and progress.

Cannon has grown to 1050 students, and welcomes Michael Drew as  our eighth Head of School.