Hawk Community,
Per SDHSAA policy, the annual Winter Moratorium period will take place from December 23 to December 26. During this time, all school facilities are closed for activities. This includes, but is not limited to, practices, competitions, team travel, and any related facility usage. Students are encouraged to use this time to rest, relax, and spend time with their families before the competitive season starts up again on December 27. Contact Mr. Blide with any questions.
Per SDHSAA policy, the annual Winter Moratorium period will take place from December 23 to December 26. During this time, all school facilities are closed for activities. This includes, but is not limited to, practices, competitions, team travel, and any related facility usage. Students are encouraged to use this time to rest, relax, and spend time with their families before the competitive season starts up again on December 27. Contact Mr. Blide with any questions.
📰 The Latest Edition of the CHS Press is Here! 📰
The newest issue of the CHS Press is packed with great stories and student highlights you won’t want to miss, including:
✨ Senior Spotlight
🎤 State Oral Interp highlights
🎄 Christmas Dress-Up Days
🌾 Tieszen Attends State FFA
🎄 Festival of Trees
💙 Kindness Week
🤼 Wrestling Is Underway
Be sure to check it out and see all the great things happening at CHS. We’re proud of our students and staff for another outstanding edition!
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The newest issue of the CHS Press is packed with great stories and student highlights you won’t want to miss, including:
✨ Senior Spotlight
🎤 State Oral Interp highlights
🎄 Christmas Dress-Up Days
🌾 Tieszen Attends State FFA
🎄 Festival of Trees
💙 Kindness Week
🤼 Wrestling Is Underway
Be sure to check it out and see all the great things happening at CHS. We’re proud of our students and staff for another outstanding edition!
https://aptg.co/bcz3c1
Last ice cream Wednesday of the year! Grades 3-12 can bring $2 or ask permission to charge to your lunch account.
🌟 Congratulations, Katelyn Tieszen! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that Katelyn placed 9th in Extemporaneous Speaking at the State FFA Leadership Event held Monday, December 8th in Box Elder! Her hard work, quick thinking, and strong communication skills truly shined.
Help us celebrate this incredible achievement—way to go, Katelyn! 👏🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Katelyn placed 9th in Extemporaneous Speaking at the State FFA Leadership Event held Monday, December 8th in Box Elder! Her hard work, quick thinking, and strong communication skills truly shined.
Help us celebrate this incredible achievement—way to go, Katelyn! 👏🎉
Congratulations to Ellie Becker and Malachi Weber for their outstanding performances at the State Oral Interp Festival held last weekend in Watertown.
A select group of students in each category earn a Superior rating, and only a very small number across the entire festival achieve a Superior With Distinction—receiving Superior marks from every judge.
✨ Ellie Becker earned a Superior rating.
✨ Malachi Weber earned a Superior With Distinction—for the second consecutive year.
Their dedication, preparation, and talent truly shine.
Additionally, Canistota earned a Team Excellence Award, highlighting the collective commitment and performance of our students.
Congratulations to Ellie, Malachi, and the entire Oral Interp team! We are proud to celebrate your hard work and success. 🧡🖤
A select group of students in each category earn a Superior rating, and only a very small number across the entire festival achieve a Superior With Distinction—receiving Superior marks from every judge.
✨ Ellie Becker earned a Superior rating.
✨ Malachi Weber earned a Superior With Distinction—for the second consecutive year.
Their dedication, preparation, and talent truly shine.
Additionally, Canistota earned a Team Excellence Award, highlighting the collective commitment and performance of our students.
Congratulations to Ellie, Malachi, and the entire Oral Interp team! We are proud to celebrate your hard work and success. 🧡🖤
The holidays are shining bright at Canistota! 🎁
Join us December 15–19 for Christmas Spirit Week as our students and staff spread joy, kindness, and festive fun throughout the school.
Let’s end the year with kindness, laughter, and spirit! ❤️🖤
Join us December 15–19 for Christmas Spirit Week as our students and staff spread joy, kindness, and festive fun throughout the school.
Let’s end the year with kindness, laughter, and spirit! ❤️🖤
✨ New Issue Alert! ✨
The newest edition of The CHS Press is here! This month’s stories highlight the heart, talent, and spirit of our students, including:
🎭 One Act Play
🎓 Senior Spotlight
❄️ Winter Activities
🎄 Favorite Christmas Movies
💛 Spreading Kindness Assembly
Check it out and stay connected to all the great things happening at CHS! 🧡🖤
https://aptg.co/cmybVx
The newest edition of The CHS Press is here! This month’s stories highlight the heart, talent, and spirit of our students, including:
🎭 One Act Play
🎓 Senior Spotlight
❄️ Winter Activities
🎄 Favorite Christmas Movies
💛 Spreading Kindness Assembly
Check it out and stay connected to all the great things happening at CHS! 🧡🖤
https://aptg.co/cmybVx
🎁📚 Supplies for Success
Help us support our teachers and classrooms this holiday season! Stop by the Christmas tree in the commons to grab donation details, then drop supplies off with Mr. Bilde or at the Front Office.
Your generosity makes a BIG difference! ❤️
— Canistota FBLA
🦅 Got extra Hawk-wear lying around?
National Honor Society has the perfect solution!
We're collecting gently-used Hawk-wear of all sizes — clothing, sweatshirts, tees, and accessories. These items will be passed along to students who would love a little extra Hawk spirit in their wardrobe!
If you'd like to donate, please drop items off in the main office.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping spread the Hawk pride! 🧡🖤
National Honor Society has the perfect solution!
We're collecting gently-used Hawk-wear of all sizes — clothing, sweatshirts, tees, and accessories. These items will be passed along to students who would love a little extra Hawk spirit in their wardrobe!
If you'd like to donate, please drop items off in the main office.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping spread the Hawk pride! 🧡🖤
Coming up tomorrow 12/04/2025!
📰 The Newest Edition of the CHS Press is Here! 🧡🖤
Check out the latest issue featuring a great lineup of stories from around our school community:
✨ New Staff Member Spotlight
🏅 High School Student of the Month
🏈 2025 Football Awards Recap
👕 Jersey Swap Mondays
💬 Junior & Senior English Kindness Day
There’s something for everyone in this edition—don’t miss it!
📖 Click the link to read more: https://aptg.co/4VPkT8
Check out the latest issue featuring a great lineup of stories from around our school community:
✨ New Staff Member Spotlight
🏅 High School Student of the Month
🏈 2025 Football Awards Recap
👕 Jersey Swap Mondays
💬 Junior & Senior English Kindness Day
There’s something for everyone in this edition—don’t miss it!
📖 Click the link to read more: https://aptg.co/4VPkT8
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!