We welcome all students and staff back for the 2026-27 school year. We have attached the schedule for Aug. 20th, All Students should report for an 8:25 AM start. Class of 2027 Seniors should report to scheduled classes on time.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday morning. Go Hawks!
Thank you!
Canistota Administration Team
Elementary School Students and Families~
We are super excited to see everyone for our first day of the 2026-2027 school year. We are making a few small changes to our drop off routines and want to make you aware of these changes. When PK-5 students come to school, they will all be directed to the back playground, even from the bus! We will provide supervision from 8-8:15am on the playground by a staff member, so students can play. If your student needs to eat breakfast, they can come into the building and head straight to the breakfast room. Breakfast is served from 8-8:15am daily. We want to avoid students entering the elementary wing hallway until 8:15am so that teachers have their time to prepare for the learning day. On days that we need to be inside due to weather, we will continue to use this playground door to enter the building and then direct students from there to the indoor gym options.
For the first day of school, we will allow parents to come onto the playground and into the school for first day pictures at the 8:15 time. We understand that saying good-bye with your little ones can be difficult, but rest assured they are in good hands! We will take good care of them! And remember that we have a 1pm dismissal on the first day of school.
Dismissing at the end of the day will be similar to the way it has been in the past. Students may exit out any door, given their perspective plans and arrangements made with you ahead of time.
After the first day of school, all parents will need to go through the office to gain access to the building. This is for the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your understanding in this. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding these changes. Here's to a great start to the 2026-2027 school year! Go HAWKS!!
School Picture Day is Friday, August 21!
You can view picture options and place orders online using the link below:
🔗 https://marksphotoimages.accessmyevent.com/canistota
Don’t forget to bring your best smile! 😄🧡🖤
We’re excited to welcome our Hawk families back for the 2026–2027 school year!
📅 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 5:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Canistota School
Stop by to meet teachers, visit classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get ready for another great year at Canistota! We can’t wait to see our hallways filled with students and families again.
See you soon, Hawks! 🦅🧡🖤
There will be marching band camp for middle school students (6th-8th grade) who will be in band this fall. It will be Monday, August 17th from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM. Students should bring their instruments and wear tennis shoes. We are excited to start working on our music, marching, and have some time for games as well! Snacks and lunch will be provided for the students.
Join us at August 14th at the Pool Park from 5:00–7:00 PM!
🎯 Yard Games
🍽️ Meal Provided
👋 Meet the 2026–2027 FFA Officers
📅 Learn what’s coming up this school year!
Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there!
#CanistotaFFA #FFA
Join us at tonight - August 14th at the Pool Park from 5:00–7:00 PM!
🎯 Yard Games
🍽️ Meal Provided
👋 Meet the 2026–2027 FFA Officers
📅 Learn what’s coming up this school year!
Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there!
#CanistotaFFA #FFA
🎆CANISTOTA FFA KICKOFF NIGHT!🎆
Join us at Pool Park from 5:00–7:00 PM as we kick off another great year of Canistota FFA!
Come enjoy:
🎯 Yard Games
🍽️ Meal Provided
👋 Meet the 2026–2027 FFA Officer Team
📅 Learn about upcoming FFA events and opportunities for the school year
🌽 Plenty of food, fun & FFA!
Whether you're already involved in FFA or want to learn more, everyone is welcome!
August 14, 2026
📍 Pool Park
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!
#CanistotaFFA #FFA #FFAKickoff #Canistota
🏫 New to the Canistota School District? Please stop by the school office as soon as possible to register your children.
🍎 Have an incoming kindergartener? Please make sure all enrollment paperwork has been submitted to the school district.
We’re looking forward to seeing our halls filled with Hawks again soon! 🦅
We are excited for the upcoming school year and look forward to getting our activities and athletics off to a great start!
All students in grades 6–12 who plan to participate in any activity or athletic program during the 2026–2027 school year—and their parents or guardians—are invited to attend an informational meeting in the Barn.
📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
We encourage all interested students and families to attend. We look forward to seeing you and kicking off another great year for the Hawks!
We are excited for the upcoming school year and look forward to getting our activities and athletics off to a great start!
All students in grades 6–12 who plan to participate in any activity or athletic program during the 2026–2027 school year—and their parents or guardians—are invited to attend an informational meeting in the Barn.
📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
We encourage all interested students and families to attend. We look forward to seeing you and kicking off another great year for the Hawks!
It's time to gear up for the 2026 football season!
Show your Hawks pride while supporting our football program by purchasing your official Canistota Hawks Football apparel. There are options for players, parents, grandparents, alumni, and fans of all ages!
Every purchase helps support our football team and is a great way to represent the Hawks all season long.
Shop the 2026 Hawks Football Store here:
https://personallyyoursembroidery.com/category_18/Hawks-Football-2026.htm
Orders need to be placed by August 13, 2026, at 5:00pm in order to have your apparel done before the first game on August 21st.
Canistota School District is looking for dependable and caring individuals to serve as substitutes:
🍎 Teachers
📚 Paraprofessionals
🍽️ Food Service Staff
Great substitutes are flexible, reliable, positive, patient, and ready to help students and staff have a successful day. Whether you’re available occasionally or on a regular basis, we’d love to have you join our team!
💵 Substitute Pay:
• $120 per day
• $145 per day after working 10 days—days do not need to be consecutive!
Interested? Apply online today:
🔗 https://www.canistota.k12.sd.us/o/canistotasd/page/classified-staff-application
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🦅
At the July 13, 2026 School Board meeting, the Canistota School Board approved FREE admission to all regular season home athletic events for all Hawk fans!
We hope this encourages even more community members to come out, cheer on our student-athletes, and help create an incredible home-court and home-field advantage. Your support makes a difference!
Please note: This does not apply to any SDHSAA postseason events hosted in Canistota, as admission prices for those events are established by the SDHSAA.
Thank you for supporting Canistota Hawks Athletics—we can't wait to see the stands full of orange and black this year! 🖤🧡
Go Hawks! 🦅
At the July 13, 2026, Canistota School Board meeting, lunch prices for the 2026-2027 school year were officially approved.
As families prepare for the new school year, we encourage everyone to review the updated meal prices and determine if your household may qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
The Free & Reduced Meal Application, along with additional Food Service information, can be found here:
https://www.canistota.k12.sd.us/page/food-service
Applications for free and reduced-price meals may be submitted at any time during the school year. If your family's financial situation changes, we encourage you to apply—even if you did not qualify previously. Submitting an application is quick, confidential, and may provide valuable assistance for your family.
We look forward to serving our students healthy, nutritious meals throughout the 2026-2027 school year! 🧡
