The Thunder Alley in Salem is now offering a Youth Bowling League for ages Kindergarten - Sixth grade. They are located at 320 North Main Street in Salem . See attached for details.
The Canistota Hawks Youth Wrestling program is starting up for ages Pre-K thru 6th grade for both boys and girls. The parent meeting was moved from last night due to the Hawks volleyball game. The parent meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, November 9th at 6:30pm at the school in the Barn. See the attached poster for more information and reach out to Abbey Taylor or Ashley Stockwell for more information (contact information is found on the poster!) Go Hawks!
This past Thursday, the Canistota FBLA chapter attended the SD FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at Lake Area Tech in Watertown. The 13 students who attended took part in breakout sessions and networked with other FBLA members from across South Dakota.
There was also some big news for the Canistota FBLA chapter. It was announced at the conference that senior Katelyn Tieszen was named the South Dakota FBLA South Vice-President. This is a huge honor for Katelyn, as she is the first Canistota FBLA member, in known history, to serve as a state officer for SD FBLA. Congratulations, Katelyn!
There was also some big news for the Canistota FBLA chapter. It was announced at the conference that senior Katelyn Tieszen was named the South Dakota FBLA South Vice-President. This is a huge honor for Katelyn, as she is the first Canistota FBLA member, in known history, to serve as a state officer for SD FBLA. Congratulations, Katelyn!
🎭🧡🖤 Good luck, Hawks!
The Canistota Hawks Oral Interp team is competing in the district competition TODAY, Wednesday, November 4, in Madison, SD!
Join us in cheering on our performers as they share their talents and represent Canistota. Go Hawks! 🦅
#CanistotaHawks #OralInterp #GoHawks
The Canistota Hawks Oral Interp team is competing in the district competition TODAY, Wednesday, November 4, in Madison, SD!
Join us in cheering on our performers as they share their talents and represent Canistota. Go Hawks! 🦅
#CanistotaHawks #OralInterp #GoHawks
🏐🧡 THE HAWKS ADVANCE! 🖤🏐
Congratulations to the Canistota Hawks volleyball team on defeating the Howard Tigers last night! The Hawks move on in the Regional Tournament and will face the Colman-Egan Hawks TONIGHT!
📅 Tuesday, November 3
📍 Colman, SD
⏰ Games start at 6 p.m.
Come cheer on our Hawks as they keep their tournament run going! Can’t make it? Watch live on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/colman/organization/14612/colman-egan-high-school/team/324266/girls-varsity-volleyball
LET’S GO, HAWKS! 🧡🖤
#GoHawks #CanistotaHawks #HawksVolleyball
Congratulations to the Canistota Hawks volleyball team on defeating the Howard Tigers last night! The Hawks move on in the Regional Tournament and will face the Colman-Egan Hawks TONIGHT!
📅 Tuesday, November 3
📍 Colman, SD
⏰ Games start at 6 p.m.
Come cheer on our Hawks as they keep their tournament run going! Can’t make it? Watch live on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/colman/organization/14612/colman-egan-high-school/team/324266/girls-varsity-volleyball
LET’S GO, HAWKS! 🧡🖤
#GoHawks #CanistotaHawks #HawksVolleyball
🎃 Canistota United States Wildlife Pumpkin Contest 🎃
Our students brought United States wildlife to life through pumpkin carving! Working in teams, they carved an animal and researched it to help our community learn about the wildlife that calls our nation home.
Now it’s your turn to be the judge! Look through the pumpkin photos and then vote for your favorite. Consider creativity, craftsmanship, and how well the carving represents the animal.
Please vote for ONE pumpkin. Thank you for supporting our students and their creativity!
https://forms.gle/wZj9QReptq6XSy7S7
Our students brought United States wildlife to life through pumpkin carving! Working in teams, they carved an animal and researched it to help our community learn about the wildlife that calls our nation home.
Now it’s your turn to be the judge! Look through the pumpkin photos and then vote for your favorite. Consider creativity, craftsmanship, and how well the carving represents the animal.
Please vote for ONE pumpkin. Thank you for supporting our students and their creativity!
https://forms.gle/wZj9QReptq6XSy7S7
Canistota FFA Trunk or Treat 🎃👻
Canistota FFA had a spooktacular time at this year’s Trunk or Treat! It was a fun evening filled with costumes, candy, smiles, and Halloween fun for all ages. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and spent part of their evening with us. We loved being part of such a fun community event!
Canistota FFA Trick or Treat for Nonperishable Goods 🧡
Canistota FFA members also hit the streets for our annual Trick or Treat for Nonperishable Goods! Thanks to the generosity of our community, we collected four large boxes of food to donate to the McCook County Food Pantry. We are so grateful to everyone who donated and helped make this food drive a success. Thank you for helping our FFA members make a difference in our community!
Thank you, Canistota, for making Halloween a little sweeter and helping us give back! 💙💛
Canistota FFA members Lily and Josh competed in the Employment Skills LDE at Jackrabbit Invite on October 29! They practiced professional interview techniques and learned how to create a professional portfolio for future employment.
Lily and Joshua gained valuable experience and feedback at the Jackrabbit Invite. They’ll use what they learned to strengthen their interview skills and professional portfolios as they prepare for the Canton LDEs on November 12 and District 7 LDEs in Harrisburg on November 17!
If you see Lily and Joshua, congratulate them on their hard work and encourage them as they prepare for their upcoming contests!
Lily and Joshua gained valuable experience and feedback at the Jackrabbit Invite. They’ll use what they learned to strengthen their interview skills and professional portfolios as they prepare for the Canton LDEs on November 12 and District 7 LDEs in Harrisburg on November 17!
If you see Lily and Joshua, congratulate them on their hard work and encourage them as they prepare for their upcoming contests!
🏐🧡🖤 The Canistota Hawks are heading into Regions!🖤🧡🏐
Cheer on our volleyball team as they take on the Howard Tigers in their first Region game!
📅 Monday, November 2nd
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Howard, SD
Pack the stands, bring your Hawks pride, and help cheer our team to victory! Let’s go, Hawks! 🦅
#GoHawks #CanistotaHawks #HawksVolleyball
Cheer on our volleyball team as they take on the Howard Tigers in their first Region game!
📅 Monday, November 2nd
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Howard, SD
Pack the stands, bring your Hawks pride, and help cheer our team to victory! Let’s go, Hawks! 🦅
#GoHawks #CanistotaHawks #HawksVolleyball
🎓 **Attention, Canistota Seniors and Families!**
Take the next step toward your future—**apply to South Dakota’s public universities and technical colleges for FREE now through November 30!** 🧡🖤
Whether you already have a school in mind or are still exploring your options, this is a great opportunity to submit applications without paying application fees.
📅 **Deadline: November 30, 2026**
🔗 Find participating schools and application links: https://ourdakotadreams.com/exploring-colleges/free-college-application-period/
Help spread the word and encourage a senior to get started! 🎓
Take the next step toward your future—**apply to South Dakota’s public universities and technical colleges for FREE now through November 30!** 🧡🖤
Whether you already have a school in mind or are still exploring your options, this is a great opportunity to submit applications without paying application fees.
📅 **Deadline: November 30, 2026**
🔗 Find participating schools and application links: https://ourdakotadreams.com/exploring-colleges/free-college-application-period/
Help spread the word and encourage a senior to get started! 🎓
🎃🧡 SPOOKY SIPS ARE COMING! 🧡🎃
👻 Friday, October 30th! 🦇🕸️
We’re celebrating Halloween with delicious ORANGE FANTA FLOATS! 🍊🍦
🥤 Orange Fanta + Vanilla Ice Cream
🧟♂️ Grades 3-12
💵 Only $2.00 each!
💰 Pay with cash or, with permission, charge it to your lunch account!
🎃 Stop by and grab a spooky, sweet treat this Friday! 🧛♂️
There has been a slight change to the Oral Interp schedule for tomorrow, October 29th. Please not the updated schedule and come enjoy a night of dramatic performances!
6:30 Duet - Alina Bertelson and Ashlyn Jess
6:40 Storytelling - Alina Bertelson
6:50 Readers Theater - Amelia Remacle, Ashlyn Jess, Katelyn Tieszen, Alina Bertelson
7:00 Storytelling - Kynlee Kennedy
7:10 Humorous - Clara Bertelson
7:20 Non-Original Oratory - Lily Buseman
7:30 Humorous - Trinity Small
7:40 Poetry - Matty Weber
7:50 Serious- Lilli Schenkel
8:00 Serious - Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes
8:10 Poetry - Aylen Sarmiento - Lagunes
6:30 Duet - Alina Bertelson and Ashlyn Jess
6:40 Storytelling - Alina Bertelson
6:50 Readers Theater - Amelia Remacle, Ashlyn Jess, Katelyn Tieszen, Alina Bertelson
7:00 Storytelling - Kynlee Kennedy
7:10 Humorous - Clara Bertelson
7:20 Non-Original Oratory - Lily Buseman
7:30 Humorous - Trinity Small
7:40 Poetry - Matty Weber
7:50 Serious- Lilli Schenkel
8:00 Serious - Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes
8:10 Poetry - Aylen Sarmiento - Lagunes
🧡🖤 Join us TONIGHT for the Canistota Hawks Marching Band Indoor Showcase! 🎶
Come enjoy an evening of music and support our Hawks!
🥁 Performance Times:
• 5th Grade: 5:45 PM
• Middle School: 6:15 PM
• High School: 6:45 PM
🍽️ Pork Loin Dinner
Meals available for purchase from 5:30–6:30 PM.
• Adult meals: $12
• Elementary meals: $8
🛍️ Silent Auction
Bidding is open from 5:15–7:00 PM!
📺 Can’t join us in person? Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ubV3FRfrA1A?si=V8OD2p2kNQC2HOOR
Go Hawks! 🧡🖤
Come enjoy an evening of music and support our Hawks!
🥁 Performance Times:
• 5th Grade: 5:45 PM
• Middle School: 6:15 PM
• High School: 6:45 PM
🍽️ Pork Loin Dinner
Meals available for purchase from 5:30–6:30 PM.
• Adult meals: $12
• Elementary meals: $8
🛍️ Silent Auction
Bidding is open from 5:15–7:00 PM!
📺 Can’t join us in person? Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ubV3FRfrA1A?si=V8OD2p2kNQC2HOOR
Go Hawks! 🧡🖤
🎃🍫 Trick-or-Treaters LOVE chocolate! 🍫🎃
Stock up on World's Finest Chocolate and support the Junior Class Prom fundraiser at the same time!
🍬 $2 per bar or $80 for a box of 40!
Perfect for trick-or-treaters, Halloween parties, or keeping a few for yourself! 😉
👻 Contact a Junior Class member or Kirsten Kostboth at kirsten.kostboth@k12.sd.us to get yours!
🧡 Sweet treats for a great cause!
Stock up on World's Finest Chocolate and support the Junior Class Prom fundraiser at the same time!
🍬 $2 per bar or $80 for a box of 40!
Perfect for trick-or-treaters, Halloween parties, or keeping a few for yourself! 😉
👻 Contact a Junior Class member or Kirsten Kostboth at kirsten.kostboth@k12.sd.us to get yours!
🧡 Sweet treats for a great cause!
🏐🧡🖤 The Hawks are headed to Parker!
The Canistota Hawks JV volleyball team will compete in the 27th Annual Parker-Marion JV Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, October 24th, in Parker, SD!
⏰ Canistota match times:
• 8:30 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 11:30 AM
Bracketed play will continue into the afternoon.
Come cheer on our JV Hawks Volleyball team! GO HAWKS! 🦅🏐
The Canistota Hawks JV volleyball team will compete in the 27th Annual Parker-Marion JV Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, October 24th, in Parker, SD!
⏰ Canistota match times:
• 8:30 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 11:30 AM
Bracketed play will continue into the afternoon.
Come cheer on our JV Hawks Volleyball team! GO HAWKS! 🦅🏐
Good Afternoon,
The Canistota FFA will be completing multiple different activities on Halloween 10/31!
Canistota FFA will attend the annual Trunk or Treat and take place at the Canistota Unite Church. We will begin handing out candy from 5-6:30PM!
We will also be trick or treating for canned and nonperishable goods for the McCook County Food Pantry. We will trick or treat from 5-6:30PM and to conclude trick or treating students will report back to the school to drop off canned and nonperishable goods!
The Canistota FFA will be completing multiple different activities on Halloween 10/31!
Canistota FFA will attend the annual Trunk or Treat and take place at the Canistota Unite Church. We will begin handing out candy from 5-6:30PM!
We will also be trick or treating for canned and nonperishable goods for the McCook County Food Pantry. We will trick or treat from 5-6:30PM and to conclude trick or treating students will report back to the school to drop off canned and nonperishable goods!
🧡🖤 The Hawks are heading to STATE! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
The Canistota Hawks cross country team will compete at the State Meet on Saturday, October 24th, at Hart Ranch in Rapid City, SD! Competitions begin at 10:00 AM.
Help us cheer on our state qualifiers:
⭐ Miles Belt-Hanson
⭐ Jaxon Puetz
⭐ Caleb Schroeder
⭐ Elijah Voorhees
⭐ Gabbie Eichmann
Congratulations to these runners on earning their trip to State! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication. GO HAWKS! 🦅🧡🖤
The Canistota Hawks cross country team will compete at the State Meet on Saturday, October 24th, at Hart Ranch in Rapid City, SD! Competitions begin at 10:00 AM.
Help us cheer on our state qualifiers:
⭐ Miles Belt-Hanson
⭐ Jaxon Puetz
⭐ Caleb Schroeder
⭐ Elijah Voorhees
⭐ Gabbie Eichmann
Congratulations to these runners on earning their trip to State! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication. GO HAWKS! 🦅🧡🖤
🎶 Join us for our Marching Band Showcase on Tuesday, October 27! 🧡🖤
Come cheer on our 5th graders as they perform for the very first time, and enjoy marching performances by our middle school and high school bands!
🍽️ Pork loin supper available for purchase
🛍️ Silent auction
🥁 An evening of music and Hawk pride!
Bring your family and friends, enjoy supper, and support our talented student musicians. It’s sure to be a fun night! 🎺
Come cheer on our 5th graders as they perform for the very first time, and enjoy marching performances by our middle school and high school bands!
🍽️ Pork loin supper available for purchase
🛍️ Silent auction
🥁 An evening of music and Hawk pride!
Bring your family and friends, enjoy supper, and support our talented student musicians. It’s sure to be a fun night! 🎺
🦃 Join Us for Thanksgiving Lunch! 🍂
Canistota School District invites families, friends, and community members to join us for our Thanksgiving meal on November 18th! Come share a meal and celebrate the season with our students and staff.
Cost: $5.60 per guest
RSVP Deadline: November 6th
RSVP to: Lynette.Kaufman@k12.sd.us
The meal will be served during the school day, following our normal lunch schedule:
Preschool–2nd Grade: 10:50–11:20 a.m.
3rd–5th Grade: 11:25–11:50 a.m.
High School: 12:12–12:34 p.m.
Middle School: 12:37–1:00 p.m.
We look forward to sharing a Thanksgiving meal with you! 🧡
🏐🧡🖤 The Hawks are hitting the road!
The Canistota Hawks JV/Varsity Volleyball team travels to Montrose, SD, on Friday, October 23rd, to take on the MCM Fighting Cougars!
⏰ JV: 6:00 PM
⏰ Varsity: Approximately 7:15 PM, following the JV game
📺 Watch live: https://fan.hudl.com/mcm
Cheer on our Hawks in person or tune in online! Go Hawks! 🦅
The Canistota Hawks JV/Varsity Volleyball team travels to Montrose, SD, on Friday, October 23rd, to take on the MCM Fighting Cougars!
⏰ JV: 6:00 PM
⏰ Varsity: Approximately 7:15 PM, following the JV game
📺 Watch live: https://fan.hudl.com/mcm
Cheer on our Hawks in person or tune in online! Go Hawks! 🦅
