🎶 Great Job at Solo/Ensemble Contest!
Our students performed very well yesterday at the Solo/Ensemble Contest! They represented our school with pride and did an outstanding job showcasing their hard work and musical talents.
Ambur H solo: Superior
Josh K solo: Superior
Malachi C and Hadassah C duet: Above Average
Zia P and Hadassah C duet: Superior
Soprano/Alto Ensemble: Above Average
(including Zia, Hadassah, Haley, Roo, Olivia, April J, Kacee, Nora, Ambur)
Please congratulate these students if you see them! 👏🎵
Our students performed very well yesterday at the Solo/Ensemble Contest! They represented our school with pride and did an outstanding job showcasing their hard work and musical talents.
Ambur H solo: Superior
Josh K solo: Superior
Malachi C and Hadassah C duet: Above Average
Zia P and Hadassah C duet: Superior
Soprano/Alto Ensemble: Above Average
(including Zia, Hadassah, Haley, Roo, Olivia, April J, Kacee, Nora, Ambur)
Please congratulate these students if you see them! 👏🎵
Junior High Oral Interp Showcase Night
📰 The Newest Edition of the CHS Press is Here!
The latest issue of the CHS Press is now available, featuring stories written by our students and highlighting great things happening at our school!
⭐ High School Student of the Month – Celebrating a student who is making a positive impact at CHS.
🎭 Middle School Oral Interp – A recap of the team’s recent performances and accomplishments.
🌷 Spring is Coming – Students share their excitement for the warmer days ahead.
📚 Favorite Dr. Seuss Books – A special feature highlighting some of our students’ favorite Dr. Seuss classics.
Be sure to check out the newest issue and support the great work of our student journalists! 📝
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The latest issue of the CHS Press is now available, featuring stories written by our students and highlighting great things happening at our school!
⭐ High School Student of the Month – Celebrating a student who is making a positive impact at CHS.
🎭 Middle School Oral Interp – A recap of the team’s recent performances and accomplishments.
🌷 Spring is Coming – Students share their excitement for the warmer days ahead.
📚 Favorite Dr. Seuss Books – A special feature highlighting some of our students’ favorite Dr. Seuss classics.
Be sure to check out the newest issue and support the great work of our student journalists! 📝
https://aptg.co/PNqlR3
Introducing the first-ever Canistota Powerlifting Team! We may be small, but we are mighty.
Our first meet of the year was the State Class A Championship Meet held in Baltic, South Dakota, where 250 athletes competed.
The competing Hawks athletes included: Carter Becker and "The Katelyns" (Katelyn Bond, Katelyn Kennedy, and Katelyn Tieszen).
Joshua Koenig was unable to compete due to an injury, but was there for moral support.
Despite the team's first meet being the largest meet of the season, these student athletes did an incredible job each time they stepped on the platform. The energy in the gymnasium was incredible, and both Coach K and the athletes had a great time and learned a lot!
Katelyn Bond received a 4th-place medal in her weight class.
Katelyn Kennedy received a 4th-place medal in her weight class.
Katelyn Tieszen took 9th place in her weightclass.
Carter Becker took 7th out of 28 in his weight class.
Canistota's Powerlifting Team is off to a great start, and we are looking forward to the future.
Our first meet of the year was the State Class A Championship Meet held in Baltic, South Dakota, where 250 athletes competed.
The competing Hawks athletes included: Carter Becker and "The Katelyns" (Katelyn Bond, Katelyn Kennedy, and Katelyn Tieszen).
Joshua Koenig was unable to compete due to an injury, but was there for moral support.
Despite the team's first meet being the largest meet of the season, these student athletes did an incredible job each time they stepped on the platform. The energy in the gymnasium was incredible, and both Coach K and the athletes had a great time and learned a lot!
Katelyn Bond received a 4th-place medal in her weight class.
Katelyn Kennedy received a 4th-place medal in her weight class.
Katelyn Tieszen took 9th place in her weightclass.
Carter Becker took 7th out of 28 in his weight class.
Canistota's Powerlifting Team is off to a great start, and we are looking forward to the future.
🎭 JH Oral Interp Results 🎭
On Wednesday, March 4th the Canistota Junior High Oral Interp team traveled to Arlington with twelve performances. Our students performed exceptionally well, and we are very proud of the time, effort, and dedication they have put into preparing their pieces.
At Oral Interp contests, students can receive the following ratings: Good, Excellent, Excellent Plus, Superior, or Superior Plus (S+). If a performer receives at least one perfect score from one of the three judges, they are awarded Superior Plus with a medal.
Here are the results for our students:
8th Grade
• Kynlee Kennedy – Poetry: Superior +
• Trinity Small – Humor: Superior
• Colbie Eichmann – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Kynlee Kennedy & Colbie Eichmann – Duet: Superior
7th Grade
• Matthew Weber – Poetry: Superior + (Perfect Score)
• Emma Kerrigan – Humor: Superior +
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes – Serious: Superior +
• Clara Bertelson – Humor: Superior +
• Ilyli Wahlmeier – Non-Original Oratory: Superior +
• Anna Haag – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes & Clara Bertelson – Duet: Superior +
• Matthew Weber & Emma Kerrigan – Duet: Superior
On Thursday, March 5th the team competed at the conference competition. Our students represented our school very well and delivered strong performances. We are proud of the hard work and dedication they showed while preparing for the event!
At the conference meet, performers can receive ratings of Good, Excellent, Superior, or Top Superior (awarded to the best in the category).
Here are the results for our students:
8th Grade
• Colbie Eichmann – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Kynlee Kennedy – Poetry: Superior
• Trinity Small – Humor: Excellent
7th Grade
• Clara Bertelson – Humor: Top Superior
• Matthew Weber – Poetry: Top Superior
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes – Serious: Superior
• Ilyli Wahlmeier – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
A special thank you to the following high school students who dedicated their time helping at the junior high oral interp meets: Katelyn Kennedy, Aylen Sarmiento-Lagunes, Ambur Haag and Lily Buseman.
Congratulations to junior high oral interp Kaylee Breitzman on a fantastic season!
👏 Congratulations to these students on a great showing at both competitions!
On Wednesday, March 4th the Canistota Junior High Oral Interp team traveled to Arlington with twelve performances. Our students performed exceptionally well, and we are very proud of the time, effort, and dedication they have put into preparing their pieces.
At Oral Interp contests, students can receive the following ratings: Good, Excellent, Excellent Plus, Superior, or Superior Plus (S+). If a performer receives at least one perfect score from one of the three judges, they are awarded Superior Plus with a medal.
Here are the results for our students:
8th Grade
• Kynlee Kennedy – Poetry: Superior +
• Trinity Small – Humor: Superior
• Colbie Eichmann – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Kynlee Kennedy & Colbie Eichmann – Duet: Superior
7th Grade
• Matthew Weber – Poetry: Superior + (Perfect Score)
• Emma Kerrigan – Humor: Superior +
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes – Serious: Superior +
• Clara Bertelson – Humor: Superior +
• Ilyli Wahlmeier – Non-Original Oratory: Superior +
• Anna Haag – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes & Clara Bertelson – Duet: Superior +
• Matthew Weber & Emma Kerrigan – Duet: Superior
On Thursday, March 5th the team competed at the conference competition. Our students represented our school very well and delivered strong performances. We are proud of the hard work and dedication they showed while preparing for the event!
At the conference meet, performers can receive ratings of Good, Excellent, Superior, or Top Superior (awarded to the best in the category).
Here are the results for our students:
8th Grade
• Colbie Eichmann – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Kynlee Kennedy – Poetry: Superior
• Trinity Small – Humor: Excellent
7th Grade
• Clara Bertelson – Humor: Top Superior
• Matthew Weber – Poetry: Top Superior
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes – Serious: Superior
• Ilyli Wahlmeier – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
A special thank you to the following high school students who dedicated their time helping at the junior high oral interp meets: Katelyn Kennedy, Aylen Sarmiento-Lagunes, Ambur Haag and Lily Buseman.
Congratulations to junior high oral interp Kaylee Breitzman on a fantastic season!
👏 Congratulations to these students on a great showing at both competitions!
🎓 Region Career Fair – March 5th
The Region Career Fair will be held on March 5th at Parker High School. Our Canistota Juniors will attend beginning at 9:30 AM.
This is a great opportunity for our juniors to explore career options and connect with professionals. Please encourage your student to dress appropriately for this event — no sweats or pajamas.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Keogh.
We’re excited for our students to take advantage of this valuable experience! 👔✨
The Region Career Fair will be held on March 5th at Parker High School. Our Canistota Juniors will attend beginning at 9:30 AM.
This is a great opportunity for our juniors to explore career options and connect with professionals. Please encourage your student to dress appropriately for this event — no sweats or pajamas.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Keogh.
We’re excited for our students to take advantage of this valuable experience! 👔✨
📰✨ The Newest Issue of the CHS Press is Here! ✨📰
📚 Dr. Seuss Week Highlights
🎓 Senior Spotlight
🍎 Educators Rising
💃 Middle School Dance Recap
📢 Important School Updates
🥞 “What is the Perfect Breakfast?” – You won’t want to miss this one!
There’s something for everyone in this issue! Be sure to take a few minutes to read and stay connected with all the great things happening at CHS. 💙
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📚 Dr. Seuss Week Highlights
🎓 Senior Spotlight
🍎 Educators Rising
💃 Middle School Dance Recap
📢 Important School Updates
🥞 “What is the Perfect Breakfast?” – You won’t want to miss this one!
There’s something for everyone in this issue! Be sure to take a few minutes to read and stay connected with all the great things happening at CHS. 💙
https://aptg.co/X_HvZ0
📜 Hear Ye! Hear Ye! 📜
The royal kitchens are celebrating The Quest for School Breakfast! 👑✨
Each morning our brave knights and fair princesses are invited to feast for National School Breakfast Week! 🐉🛡️
A strong breakfast fuels mighty minds and powers great learning adventures all day long. Join us in the great hall and dine like royalty! 🏰💛
Long live breakfast! 🥞 🧇
Parking Update-We will be making an adjustment to the parking in front of Door A outside of the main office. Heath is in the process of installing signs indicating 15 minute parking between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM for several of the parking spots to the west of the handicap space. Please utilize these spaces when picking up or dropping off students along with when you are visiting the school during the school day. For safety purposes, we ask that you please do not park to the east of the handicap space anymore between the handicap space and the cross walk. A reminder that only those vehicles that have handicap plates/placards are allowed to park in the handicap spot. This includes the space directly to the west of the handicap spaced that is marked by the yellow lines. Thank you.
New parfait alert, Blueberry!
🌟 Preschool & Kindergarten Screenings Coming Soon! 🌟
It’s time to get our youngest learners ready for school! 🎒✏️ We are excited to welcome future Hawks for our upcoming Preschool and Kindergarten Screenings!
📅 Screening Date: Tuesday, March 10th
📍 Location: Canistota School
These screenings help us get to know your child and ensure they are ready for a successful start to the school year. Children will participate in age-appropriate activities while families complete required paperwork and ask questions about the year ahead.
If your child will be entering Preschool or Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, please be sure to sign up!
📞 To schedule an appointment, contact: Lori Forsman @ 605-296-3458 or use the following links to schedule your time.
Preschool: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA829ABFDC07-62306482-preschool#/
Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA829ABFDC07-62306482-preschool#/
We can’t wait to meet our newest students and partner with you for a great start to their educational journey! 💙📚
It’s time to get our youngest learners ready for school! 🎒✏️ We are excited to welcome future Hawks for our upcoming Preschool and Kindergarten Screenings!
📅 Screening Date: Tuesday, March 10th
📍 Location: Canistota School
These screenings help us get to know your child and ensure they are ready for a successful start to the school year. Children will participate in age-appropriate activities while families complete required paperwork and ask questions about the year ahead.
If your child will be entering Preschool or Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, please be sure to sign up!
📞 To schedule an appointment, contact: Lori Forsman @ 605-296-3458 or use the following links to schedule your time.
Preschool: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA829ABFDC07-62306482-preschool#/
Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA829ABFDC07-62306482-preschool#/
We can’t wait to meet our newest students and partner with you for a great start to their educational journey! 💙📚
📰 The Newest Issue of the CHS Press is Here! 📰
Be sure to check out the latest edition of the CHS Press featuring some great stories and highlights from our students!
This issue includes:
✨ Senior Spotlight
🏀 Basketball Senior Night
🌟 Middle School Student of the Month
🎶 The Importance of Music
🏀 5th & 6th Girls Basketball Recap
Our students have been busy covering the moments that matter—academics, activities, athletics, and everything in between!
Take a few minutes to read and support our student journalists. Great job to everyone who contributed to this issue! 👏🖤💛
https://aptg.co/PfntYC
Be sure to check out the latest edition of the CHS Press featuring some great stories and highlights from our students!
This issue includes:
✨ Senior Spotlight
🏀 Basketball Senior Night
🌟 Middle School Student of the Month
🎶 The Importance of Music
🏀 5th & 6th Girls Basketball Recap
Our students have been busy covering the moments that matter—academics, activities, athletics, and everything in between!
Take a few minutes to read and support our student journalists. Great job to everyone who contributed to this issue! 👏🖤💛
https://aptg.co/PfntYC
🎉🕺 Middle School Dance – Get Ready to Dance the Night Away! 💃🎶
Our upcoming Middle School Dance is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see everyone there!
Put on your favorite outfit, grab your friends, and join us for a night of music, fun, and memories! There will be great tunes, plenty of dancing, and lots of laughs.
Students must follow school guidelines and expectations to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for everyone.
We hope to see all of our middle schoolers on the dance floor! 💙✨
Our upcoming Middle School Dance is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see everyone there!
Put on your favorite outfit, grab your friends, and join us for a night of music, fun, and memories! There will be great tunes, plenty of dancing, and lots of laughs.
Students must follow school guidelines and expectations to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for everyone.
We hope to see all of our middle schoolers on the dance floor! 💙✨
🎭✨ Congratulations to Our State One Act Superior Acting Award Recipients! ✨🎭
We are incredibly proud of our talented One Act cast members who earned Superior Acting Awards at the State One Act Play Festival! 🌟
Amelia Remacle
Lily Montgomery
Matthew Weber
Ellia Hjermstad
Receiving a Superior Acting Award at the state level is an outstanding achievement and a true testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work these students bring to the stage. Their commitment to excellence, countless hours of rehearsal, and passion for performance truly paid off!
Please join us in celebrating these amazing actors and actresses for representing our school with pride and excellence. 👏🎬
We are incredibly proud of our talented One Act cast members who earned Superior Acting Awards at the State One Act Play Festival! 🌟
Amelia Remacle
Lily Montgomery
Matthew Weber
Ellia Hjermstad
Receiving a Superior Acting Award at the state level is an outstanding achievement and a true testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work these students bring to the stage. Their commitment to excellence, countless hours of rehearsal, and passion for performance truly paid off!
Please join us in celebrating these amazing actors and actresses for representing our school with pride and excellence. 👏🎬
📰 The Newest Issue of the CHS Press is Here! 📰
The latest edition of the CHS Press is now available, and it’s packed with exciting stories highlighting our students and programs!
🟡 High School Student of the Month
🎓 Senior Spotlight
🎶 Canistota Band at Bandmasters
🏀 5th/6th Boys Basketball Recap
❄️ Winter Olympic Athletes
Be sure to check out the full issue and support our student journalists for their hard work and dedication!
https://aptg.co/PvQs0m
The latest edition of the CHS Press is now available, and it’s packed with exciting stories highlighting our students and programs!
🟡 High School Student of the Month
🎓 Senior Spotlight
🎶 Canistota Band at Bandmasters
🏀 5th/6th Boys Basketball Recap
❄️ Winter Olympic Athletes
Be sure to check out the full issue and support our student journalists for their hard work and dedication!
https://aptg.co/PvQs0m
Congratulations to Mrs. Perry and the High School Concert Band on their performance today at the Bandmasters Convention at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center at South Dakota State University. This is the most prestigious band event in the state of South Dakota and it is an incredible honor to be invited to play. Mrs. Perry and the band have put a tremendous amount of time and energy into preparing for this incredible honor and their standing ovation was well deserved.
🎉🔧 SkillsUSA Week is Coming! 🔧🎉
We’re excited to celebrate SkillsUSA Week from February 17–20! Join us as we recognize the leadership, teamwork, and career-ready skills our students demonstrate every day.
📚✨ Book Fair Tonight! ✨📚
Don’t forget to stop by the Book Fair in the Commons during tonight’s Parent-Teacher Conferences!
It’s the perfect opportunity to:
📖 Discover some great new reads
🎁 Pick up a book for your child (or a gift!)
❤️ Support our school
We can’t wait to see you there! Happy reading! 📚😊
Don’t forget to stop by the Book Fair in the Commons during tonight’s Parent-Teacher Conferences!
It’s the perfect opportunity to:
📖 Discover some great new reads
🎁 Pick up a book for your child (or a gift!)
❤️ Support our school
We can’t wait to see you there! Happy reading! 📚😊
📣 We’re Hiring! 🍎
Canistota School District is seeking a full-time or part-time Paraprofessional to support our Elementary and Special Education programs.
This position is available for immediate hire and will remain open until filled.
If you are passionate about working with students, supporting learning, and making a positive impact each day, we encourage you to apply!
Apply Here: https://www.canistota.k12.sd.us/page/employment
Canistota School District is seeking a full-time or part-time Paraprofessional to support our Elementary and Special Education programs.
This position is available for immediate hire and will remain open until filled.
If you are passionate about working with students, supporting learning, and making a positive impact each day, we encourage you to apply!
Apply Here: https://www.canistota.k12.sd.us/page/employment
📣 New Article Alert from CHS Press! 📰✨
Our latest edition is LIVE and packed with amazing stories you won’t want to miss! 🏆🔥
🎮 eSports is heading to STATE!
Huge congrats to our competitors taking their gaming skills to the next level!
🌟 Senior Spotlight
📋 Student Managers in the Spotlight
Learn how these behind-the-scenes champs keep our teams running strong.
🏈 NFL Pro Bowl Fun
🏆 Super Bowl Weekend Recap
👉 Click the link to read the full article and support CHS Press! 📖💬
https://aptg.co/XCJ6mc
Our latest edition is LIVE and packed with amazing stories you won’t want to miss! 🏆🔥
🎮 eSports is heading to STATE!
Huge congrats to our competitors taking their gaming skills to the next level!
🌟 Senior Spotlight
📋 Student Managers in the Spotlight
Learn how these behind-the-scenes champs keep our teams running strong.
🏈 NFL Pro Bowl Fun
🏆 Super Bowl Weekend Recap
👉 Click the link to read the full article and support CHS Press! 📖💬
https://aptg.co/XCJ6mc
