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! 🧡🖤
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🎁📚 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
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! 🧡🖤
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
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.
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! 🧡🖤
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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.
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! 🖤🧡
Congratulations to all!
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!
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(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!
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
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! 💙🦅
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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!
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!
