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📰 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!

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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.

📚✨ 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! 📚😊

📣 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

📣 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! 📖💬

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Get ready for a sweet Valentines treat! Strawberry Floats this Thursday, February 12th!! Strawberry Fanta poured over sweet vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Sounds too good to only be $2!! Grades 3-12 can bring cash or ask if it's ok to charge to your lunch account.

Congratulations to the following students on qualifying for the SDHSAA Esports State Tournament! The state tournament will take place at Aberdeen High School on February 13th and 14th.

Back Row (L to R): Nate Merrill (Rocket League), Easton Miller (Rocket League and Minecraft), Robby Knochenmus (Rocket League and Minecraft), Dayne Krinke (Minecraft), Adam Kleinsasser (Rocket League)
Front Row (L to R): Brayden Heeren (Minecraft), Lyrik Golder (Minecraft)

📰 New CHS Press is Out!

The latest CHS Press is here and packed with great stories, including:
⭐ Senior Spotlight
🎭 One Act Play is State Bound!
📣 Little Hawks Cheer Camp highlights
⏱️ A special feature on the “5 Second Rule”
💙 Kindness Week – Round 2 Activities
🎶 CHS musicians representing at All-State

Be sure to check it out and celebrate all the great things happening at CHS!

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💛 Kindness Week is Coming! 💛

📅 February 2–6

Join us as we spread kindness all week long with daily activities:

🏡 Family Connection:
We encourage families to talk with students about the daily activities and look for ways to practice kindness at home and in the community. Small conversations and simple actions can make a big impact!

Let’s work together to make Kindness Week one to remember! 💛

🎉 100 DAYS SMARTER! 🎉

We celebrated the 100th Day of School in style! From counting collections to creative outfits and big smiles, our students showed just how much they’ve learned—and how far they’ve come—over the last 100 days. 💯📚✨

Take a peek at some of the fun moments from the day! ⬇️

🎭✨ STATE BOUND! ✨🎭

Huge congratulations to our One Act cast and crew for qualifying for the State One Act Play Festival! Your hard work, talent, and dedication truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud.

📍 Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center
🗓 February 7, 2026 @ 6:45 PM
📌 Brandon, SD

🎭 Cast and Crew
Michelle Seitz, Josh Popkes Jr, Lily Montgomery, Abigail Keller, Ellia Hjermstad, Amelia Remacle, Taya Bunger, Emma Carter, Caleb Schroeder, Clara Remacle, Adrian DeHaan, Alina Bertelson, Roo Acheson, Lola Conn, Matthew Weber
Clara Bertelson, Emma Kerrigan and Ashlynn Hjermstad.

Director: Sydney Jessen

🏅 Superior Acting Award Recipients:
• Abby Keller
• Matthew Weber
• Amelia Remacle
• Josh Popkes Jr
• Lily Montgomery
• Roo Acheson
• Ellia Hjermstad
• Alina Bertelson

Break a leg as you take the stage at state! 👏🎬

Fresh off the press 📰
✔ Senior Spotlight
✔ HS Student of the Month
✔ The Great GOAT Debate
✔ Kindness Recap

The newest issue of The CHS Press is available now!

https://aptg.co/Y5n66H

Due to forecasted temperatures and wind chills the Canistota School District will have a 10 AM late start for Monday, January 26, 2025. The one act play will still leave at 8:00 am for their region performance.

Due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures, the Canistota School District will have no school tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd. No school activities will be held on Friday. Once again the Canistota School District will not have school tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd.

Thank you, have a great weekend and Go Hawks!

Mark your calendars for another ice cream day! January 28th grades 3-12 may purchase a fudge bar à la carte for $2! Bring cash or ask permission to charge to your lunch account.

🎭 One Act Play – Public Performance 🎭

Join us for our One Act Play public performance!
🗓 Sunday, January 25
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 The Barn

This year’s production is Selfie by Bradley Hayward, a fast-paced and thought-provoking play you won’t want to miss.

🎟 Admission: Free will donation
This is our only play fundraiser, and all donations help support our theatre program.

Come enjoy a great performance and support our students—we hope to see you there! 👏

📰 The latest issue of The CHS Press is out! 🦅

Check out what’s happening around CHS, including:

🤼 Hawks host wrestling meet for the first time in nearly 40 years

⭐ Senior Spotlight

🎤 Student Assembly highlights

🏀 Basketball Fun

💃 Middle School Dance

📊 Student Poll

Pick up a copy and see what your fellow Hawks have been up to!

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📣 Little Hawks Cheer Camp is Coming! 🦅

Calling all future Hawks cheerleaders! Join us for Hawks Cheer Camp—filled with fun routines, skill-building, teamwork, and school spirit. 💛🖤

Come learn cheers, make new friends, and show your Hawk pride!