Due to an unexpected power outage in the Canistota, SD Community. The Canistota School District 43-1 will be dismissing at 1 PM. Tuesday, Nov. 25th, 2025.
Bus Routes will begin at 1:00 PM from the Canistota School.
We apologize for any inconvenience, school will resume on Monday, Dec. 1st, 2025.
Bus Routes will begin at 1:00 PM from the Canistota School.
We apologize for any inconvenience, school will resume on Monday, Dec. 1st, 2025.
📰 The Newest Issue of the CHS Press is Here!
This edition is packed with great stories and celebrations from across our district! Check out:
✨ Senior Spotlight
✨ New Staff Shoutout
✨ Highlights from Quiz Bowl
✨ Middle School Student of the Month
✨ DARE Graduation for our 5th graders
✨ A special Thanksgiving feature
✨ Congratulations to Adam Kleinsasser, recipient of the Burlsworth Character Award!
Don’t miss out—click below to read the full issue! 🧡🖤
https://aptg.co/VSlxPm
This edition is packed with great stories and celebrations from across our district! Check out:
✨ Senior Spotlight
✨ New Staff Shoutout
✨ Highlights from Quiz Bowl
✨ Middle School Student of the Month
✨ DARE Graduation for our 5th graders
✨ A special Thanksgiving feature
✨ Congratulations to Adam Kleinsasser, recipient of the Burlsworth Character Award!
Don’t miss out—click below to read the full issue! 🧡🖤
https://aptg.co/VSlxPm
Congratulations to our 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduates!
We are so proud of our 5th grade students who officially completed the D.A.R.E. program! Throughout the past ten weeks, they’ve learned important lessons about making safe and responsible choices, resisting peer pressure, and building strong, positive relationships.
A huge thank you to our D.A.R.E. instructor, Officer Anna for guiding our students through this program. And congratulations, 5th graders—you’ve shown leadership, growth, and commitment. Keep making great choices! 👏🧡🖤
We are so proud of our 5th grade students who officially completed the D.A.R.E. program! Throughout the past ten weeks, they’ve learned important lessons about making safe and responsible choices, resisting peer pressure, and building strong, positive relationships.
A huge thank you to our D.A.R.E. instructor, Officer Anna for guiding our students through this program. And congratulations, 5th graders—you’ve shown leadership, growth, and commitment. Keep making great choices! 👏🧡🖤
🏅 Burlsworth Character Award 🏅
We are proud to announce that Adam Kleinsasser is Canistota's recipient of the Burlsworth Character Award! This prestigious national award honors players who demonstrate exceptional character and sportsmanship, both on and off the field.
Thank you, Adam, for your dedication, leadership, and for being an incredible role model for our students and teammates! 🙌🖤🧡
🎥 Check out the presentation video here.
🏈 2025 Canistota Football Awards & Recognitions 🏈
Academic All-State:
Adam Kleinsasser
Malachi Weber
Easton Miller
All-State Team:
Adam Kleinsasser
Payson Acheson
All-State Team Honorable Mention:
Prayden Acheson
Easton Miller
All Cornbelt Conference:
Prayden Acheson
Adam Kleinsasser
All Corn Belt Conference Honorable Mention:
Easton Miller
Team Awards:
MVP: Adam Kleinsasser
Offensive Player of the Year: Easton Miller
Defensive Player of the Year: Prayden Acheson
Hawk Award: Malachi Weber
Most Improved: Miles Heinzman
Scout Team: Jaxon Puetz
Congratulations to all of our outstanding players on an incredible season! 🖤🧡
Academic All-State:
Adam Kleinsasser
Malachi Weber
Easton Miller
All-State Team:
Adam Kleinsasser
Payson Acheson
All-State Team Honorable Mention:
Prayden Acheson
Easton Miller
All Cornbelt Conference:
Prayden Acheson
Adam Kleinsasser
All Corn Belt Conference Honorable Mention:
Easton Miller
Team Awards:
MVP: Adam Kleinsasser
Offensive Player of the Year: Easton Miller
Defensive Player of the Year: Prayden Acheson
Hawk Award: Malachi Weber
Most Improved: Miles Heinzman
Scout Team: Jaxon Puetz
Congratulations to all of our outstanding players on an incredible season! 🖤🧡
On Tuesday, November 18th, the High School Oral Interp Regional Competition was held at the University of Sioux Falls. Our Readers Theater team, consisting of Alina Bertelson, Ashlyn Jess, and Ambur Haag competed. Additionally, Ellie Becker participated in Non-Original Oratory, and Malachi Weber competed in Poetry. All students delivered strong performances, with Ellie and Malachi advancing to the State Competition in Watertown on December 5th & 6th.
Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to all!
📰 The newest issue of the CHS Press is here! 🧡🖤
Check out all the great stories our student journalists put together this week!
✨ Meet our new staff member
🌟 Don’t miss this week’s Senior Spotlight
🏐 Celebrate our athletes featured in All-Conference Volleyball
🎖️Honoring heroes in our Veteran’s Day coverage
⚡ Learn about the East River Electric Presentation for the fifth grade class
Grab your copy and stay connected with all the exciting things happening at CHS!
https://aptg.co/8schHD
Check out all the great stories our student journalists put together this week!
✨ Meet our new staff member
🌟 Don’t miss this week’s Senior Spotlight
🏐 Celebrate our athletes featured in All-Conference Volleyball
🎖️Honoring heroes in our Veteran’s Day coverage
⚡ Learn about the East River Electric Presentation for the fifth grade class
Grab your copy and stay connected with all the exciting things happening at CHS!
https://aptg.co/8schHD
Leave room in your bellies this Friday for a thanksgiving feast! You won't want to miss this!
Tomorrow, Wednesday the 19th, we will be running ice cream again! We want to run both flavors this time so we can get rid of as much as possible before the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. Remember to bring your $2 or get permission to charge to your account!
Congratulations to these students on being named to the Cornbelt All-Conference volleyball team!
(From L to R): Clara Remacle - Honorable Mention, Emma Sandman - 3rd Team, Ellie Becker - 2nd Team, Ember Schenkel - 1st Team
(From L to R): Clara Remacle - Honorable Mention, Emma Sandman - 3rd Team, Ellie Becker - 2nd Team, Ember Schenkel - 1st Team
Hawk Supporters,
The Canistota School District is excited to offer a great opportunity to showcase your business during our extracurricular events!
We are now offering advertising options on our digital display board as well as in our activity programs throughout the school year. This is a fantastic way to support our students while putting your business in front of hundreds of community members and visitors.
If you’re interested in promoting your logo or learning more about the available options, please view the attached documents for full details.
https://aptg.co/NhcKx3
Thank you for supporting Canistota students and activities!
Hawk Community,
Due to technical difficulties we had to reset the link. Below is the Veterans Day program link.
https://www.youtube.com/live/SEAGBQdk2G8?si=Vmru6RK00j_uqvpi
Due to technical difficulties we had to reset the link. Below is the Veterans Day program link.
https://www.youtube.com/live/SEAGBQdk2G8?si=Vmru6RK00j_uqvpi
🎉 The newest issue of the CHS Press is here! 🗞️
This edition highlights some amazing achievements and events at Canistota High School, including:
🤖 The Robotics Competition and Awards
🌟 Senior Spotlight
🎤 Region Oral Interp Results
🎶 2025 All-State Chorus
Check it out to celebrate the hard work and talent of our CHS students! 💙🦅
https://aptg.co/vfmcDg
This edition highlights some amazing achievements and events at Canistota High School, including:
🤖 The Robotics Competition and Awards
🌟 Senior Spotlight
🎤 Region Oral Interp Results
🎶 2025 All-State Chorus
Check it out to celebrate the hard work and talent of our CHS students! 💙🦅
https://aptg.co/vfmcDg
Hawk Community,
The Canistota School District will be hosting on a Veterans Day Program on November 11, 2025, at 10 AM.
Location: Canistota School District (Please enter through Door J). Doors open at 9:30 AM
Note: After the program, the Legion will be hosting coffee and treats (Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary)
Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/bCMObvsJEHs?si=hxX58LIlkOv8i29s
GO HAWKS!
The Canistota Oral Interp Team Shines at Districts!
On Wednesday, November 5, the Canistota Oral Interp team competed at the District Oral Interp Competition in Madison, SD, earning 2nd place overall out of eight teams! Each student delivered an outstanding performance against some very strong competition.
Congratulations to the following students advancing to the Regional Competition at the University of Sioux Falls on Tuesday, November 18:
Malachi Weber - Poetry
Ellie Becker - Non-Original Oratory
Ashlyn Jess, Alina Bertelson, and Ambur Haag - Readers Theater
Alternates:
Maria Addy - Humorous
Aylen Sarmiento-Lagunes - Serious
We’re proud of your hard work and dedication—way to go, students!
On Wednesday, November 5, the Canistota Oral Interp team competed at the District Oral Interp Competition in Madison, SD, earning 2nd place overall out of eight teams! Each student delivered an outstanding performance against some very strong competition.
Congratulations to the following students advancing to the Regional Competition at the University of Sioux Falls on Tuesday, November 18:
Malachi Weber - Poetry
Ellie Becker - Non-Original Oratory
Ashlyn Jess, Alina Bertelson, and Ambur Haag - Readers Theater
Alternates:
Maria Addy - Humorous
Aylen Sarmiento-Lagunes - Serious
We’re proud of your hard work and dedication—way to go, students!
Parfait Thursday!
🎉 Hot off the press! The newest issue of The CHS Press is here! 📰
This edition features:
⭐ Senior Spotlight
🏐 Senior Night celebrations for Volleyball, Cross Country, and Band
🎮 The growing excitement around E-Sports
🥁 Highlights from the Marching Band Showcase
🎃 And a look back at Halloween in Canistota!
Check it out to stay up to date on all the amazing things happening at CHS! 💛🖤
https://aptg.co/6YJnTg
This edition features:
⭐ Senior Spotlight
🏐 Senior Night celebrations for Volleyball, Cross Country, and Band
🎮 The growing excitement around E-Sports
🥁 Highlights from the Marching Band Showcase
🎃 And a look back at Halloween in Canistota!
Check it out to stay up to date on all the amazing things happening at CHS! 💛🖤
https://aptg.co/6YJnTg
Hawk Fans,
The Canistota HS Volleyball team travels to Chester, SD on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to take on the Chester Flyers in the second round of Region 3B.
Location: Chester, SD
Game Times: 6:00 PM (Varsity)
- Doors open at 5:00 PM and Concessions at 5:30 PM
Admission: Adults ($6 dollars) / Students ($4 dollars)
Note: Due to the competition being a Region 3B event all spectators are required to pay admission unless they hold a Region 3B pass.
Live Stream Link:
Varsity: https://flyers.liveticket.tv/
GO HAWKS!
The Canistota HS Volleyball team travels to Chester, SD on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to take on the Chester Flyers in the second round of Region 3B.
Location: Chester, SD
Game Times: 6:00 PM (Varsity)
- Doors open at 5:00 PM and Concessions at 5:30 PM
Admission: Adults ($6 dollars) / Students ($4 dollars)
Note: Due to the competition being a Region 3B event all spectators are required to pay admission unless they hold a Region 3B pass.
Live Stream Link:
Varsity: https://flyers.liveticket.tv/
GO HAWKS!
Hawk Fans,
The Canistota HS Volleyball team hosts the Flandreau Indian School Lady Indians on Monday, November 3, 2025, in the first round of Region 3B.
Location: Canistota, SD
Game Times: 6:00 PM (Varsity)
- Doors open at 5:00 PM and Concessions at 5:45 PM
Admission: Adults ($6 dollars) / Students ($4 dollars)
Note: Due to the competition being a Region 3B event all spectators are required to pay admission unless they hold a Region 3B pass.
Live Stream Link:
Varsity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xrTUlhekrM
GO HAWKS!
The Canistota HS Volleyball team hosts the Flandreau Indian School Lady Indians on Monday, November 3, 2025, in the first round of Region 3B.
Location: Canistota, SD
Game Times: 6:00 PM (Varsity)
- Doors open at 5:00 PM and Concessions at 5:45 PM
Admission: Adults ($6 dollars) / Students ($4 dollars)
Note: Due to the competition being a Region 3B event all spectators are required to pay admission unless they hold a Region 3B pass.
Live Stream Link:
Varsity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xrTUlhekrM
GO HAWKS!
Hawk Fans,
Below are a list of extra-curricular activities taking place this weekend. Good luck to the activities and participants.
All State Choir: Travels to Sioux Falls, SD on Friday, October 31, 2025, and Saturday, November 1, 2025, for rehearsals with the final concert on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7 PM:
Ticket Information: https://sdhsaa.com/chorus-orchestra-ticket-info/
Adult and Student Reserved (20 dollars plus facility and Ticketmaster fees)
Adult General Admission (15 dollars plus facility and Ticketmaster fees)
Student General Admission (10 dollars plus facility and Ticketmaster fees)
Robotics: Travels to SDSU to participate in a Jackrabbits BEST Robotics Program (Location: SDSU Student Union)
10 AM- Opening Ceremonies / 10:30 AM-seeding rounds / 2 PM- wild card phase / 3PM- semi-finals & finals / 4 PM-Awards
Note: Afternoon times are subject to change. Could possible run ahead of schedule
GO HAWKS!
Below are a list of extra-curricular activities taking place this weekend. Good luck to the activities and participants.
All State Choir: Travels to Sioux Falls, SD on Friday, October 31, 2025, and Saturday, November 1, 2025, for rehearsals with the final concert on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7 PM:
Ticket Information: https://sdhsaa.com/chorus-orchestra-ticket-info/
Adult and Student Reserved (20 dollars plus facility and Ticketmaster fees)
Adult General Admission (15 dollars plus facility and Ticketmaster fees)
Student General Admission (10 dollars plus facility and Ticketmaster fees)
Robotics: Travels to SDSU to participate in a Jackrabbits BEST Robotics Program (Location: SDSU Student Union)
10 AM- Opening Ceremonies / 10:30 AM-seeding rounds / 2 PM- wild card phase / 3PM- semi-finals & finals / 4 PM-Awards
Note: Afternoon times are subject to change. Could possible run ahead of schedule
GO HAWKS!
