🏈🧡 IT’S HOMECOMING! 🖤🏈
The Canistota Hawks are ready for a BIG night of Homecoming football as they take on the Alcester-Hudson Cubs! 🦅
📅 Friday, September 11th
🏈 Jr. High: 4:30 PM
🏈 Varsity: 7:00 PM
📍 Canistota
📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GAME?
Catch the action LIVE on YouTube!
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG8RcSs3j3o
Come out, wear your orange and black, and help us PACK THE STANDS for Homecoming! 🧡🖤
🔥 LET’S GO HAWKS! 🦅🏈
#CanistotaHawks #Homecoming #GoHawks #HawksFootball
The Canistota Hawks are ready for a BIG night of Homecoming football as they take on the Alcester-Hudson Cubs! 🦅
📅 Friday, September 11th
🏈 Jr. High: 4:30 PM
🏈 Varsity: 7:00 PM
📍 Canistota
📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GAME?
Catch the action LIVE on YouTube!
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG8RcSs3j3o
Come out, wear your orange and black, and help us PACK THE STANDS for Homecoming! 🧡🖤
🔥 LET’S GO HAWKS! 🦅🏈
#CanistotaHawks #Homecoming #GoHawks #HawksFootball
📸 Picture Day Reminder!
School picture makeups and retakes, along with fall sports pictures, will take place on Monday, September 14.
School picture makeups and retakes will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m.
➡️ Students who missed the original picture day will have their picture taken.
➡️ For a retake, please return the complete packet of prints with the $8 retake fee. You do not need to place another order.
➡️ Families who have not yet ordered may still purchase a school picture package. Students do not need to have another picture taken to place an order.
School Picture Orders:
https://marksphotoimages.accessmyevent.com/CanistotaRT
🏈🏐📣 Fall sports pictures will also be taken that day!
Fall Sports Orders:
https://marksphotoimages.accessmyevent.com/hawksfall2026
School picture makeups and retakes, along with fall sports pictures, will take place on Monday, September 14.
School picture makeups and retakes will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m.
➡️ Students who missed the original picture day will have their picture taken.
➡️ For a retake, please return the complete packet of prints with the $8 retake fee. You do not need to place another order.
➡️ Families who have not yet ordered may still purchase a school picture package. Students do not need to have another picture taken to place an order.
School Picture Orders:
https://marksphotoimages.accessmyevent.com/CanistotaRT
🏈🏐📣 Fall sports pictures will also be taken that day!
Fall Sports Orders:
https://marksphotoimages.accessmyevent.com/hawksfall2026
📰🧡 NEW YEAR. NEW STORIES. NEW ISSUE OF THE CHS PRESS! 🖤📰
The CHS Press is back for the 2026–2027 school year! Check out the first issue of the year and catch up on what’s happening at Canistota High School.
📚 Back-to-School Information
⭐ Character Matters Competitors of the Week Winners
👑 Homecoming King & Queen Crowned
🏆 High School Student of the Month
Be sure to check out the newest issue and support our student writers as they share the stories, accomplishments, and happenings at CHS!
🧡🖤 Go Hawks! 🖤🧡
https://aptg.co/LjpP0f
🏐🧡 HAWKS ARE ON THE ROAD! 🖤🏐
The Canistota Hawks Volleyball Team is traveling to take on Dell Rapids St. Mary tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th!
📅 Thursday, September 10th
📍 Dell Rapids St. Mary
🏐 7th Grade: 4:00 PM
🏐 8th Grade: 5:00 PM
🏐 JV: 6:00 PM
🏐 Varsity: 7:15 PM
📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GAME?
The games will be LIVE STREAMED on YouTube!
🔎 Search: Big Sioux Media Dell Rapids St. Mary’s
Let’s show our Hawks some love as they hit the road! 🧡🖤
GOOD LUCK, HAWKS! 🦅🏐
#GoHawks #CanistotaHawks #HawksVolleyball
The Canistota Hawks Volleyball Team is traveling to take on Dell Rapids St. Mary tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th!
📅 Thursday, September 10th
📍 Dell Rapids St. Mary
🏐 7th Grade: 4:00 PM
🏐 8th Grade: 5:00 PM
🏐 JV: 6:00 PM
🏐 Varsity: 7:15 PM
📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GAME?
The games will be LIVE STREAMED on YouTube!
🔎 Search: Big Sioux Media Dell Rapids St. Mary’s
Let’s show our Hawks some love as they hit the road! 🧡🖤
GOOD LUCK, HAWKS! 🦅🏐
#GoHawks #CanistotaHawks #HawksVolleyball
Calling Canistota students, parents, supporters, etc.!
The 7th grade Intro to AFNR class is looking for some feedback on their FFA Official Dress Competition. This activity was completed on Friday, September 4th and our students would like your feedback on which team did the best!
Please use this link to help select the winning team!
https://forms.gle/hBtw4MP9Y8RBbQTF9
The 7th grade Intro to AFNR class is looking for some feedback on their FFA Official Dress Competition. This activity was completed on Friday, September 4th and our students would like your feedback on which team did the best!
Please use this link to help select the winning team!
https://forms.gle/hBtw4MP9Y8RBbQTF9
It sounds like there has been some confusion on the Jr. High Volleyball game this evening. It has been verified that 8th grade will play first at 3:45pm and 7th grade will play afterwards. Please reach out to Mrs. Osterberg if you have any questions. Thank you!!
It's Homecoming week and we get to support our Jr. High and JV/Varsity Volleyball team at home as they take on the Viborg-Hurley Cougars. Join us for the game and support the Hawks!!
Canistota Hawks Cross Country team will be running in the Jesse James Cross Country Meet in Garretson, SD this afternoon! Cheer on the Hawks as they Run to Victory!!
Homecoming Week at Canistota High School. Coronation is Monday, Sept. 7 at 7 PM.
Here is a link to watch the Coronation Events.
Go Hawks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfvq8KAValYCoronation, Monday, Sept. 7th - 7 PM
🧡🖤 Concession Stand Volunteers Needed! 🖤🧡
The Canistota Hawks Booster Club still has several open concession stand shifts. Open spots are highlighted in red on the schedule.
Any parent of a student in grades K–12, grandparent, family member, or community supporter is welcome to volunteer! Filling these shifts helps ensure the concession stand runs smoothly during our home events.
📋 View the schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TfKq5GdwpmzdDSfZCl9IA94eyWI0neeJZwIHuMZ0u48/edit?tab=t.0
If you can help, please contact Wendy by email or text at 605-421-8093.
Thank you for supporting our Hawks! 🦅
The Canistota Hawks Booster Club still has several open concession stand shifts. Open spots are highlighted in red on the schedule.
Any parent of a student in grades K–12, grandparent, family member, or community supporter is welcome to volunteer! Filling these shifts helps ensure the concession stand runs smoothly during our home events.
📋 View the schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TfKq5GdwpmzdDSfZCl9IA94eyWI0neeJZwIHuMZ0u48/edit?tab=t.0
If you can help, please contact Wendy by email or text at 605-421-8093.
Thank you for supporting our Hawks! 🦅
The Jr. High Football game that was postponed from today is now scheduled for Monday, September 14th at 4pm in Chester, SD. Join us in Chester to cheer on the Hawks!
The Canistota 7th grade students in AFNR class had a treat today. Students got to make an edible FFA emblem using cookies and other tasty treats.
Enjoy the photos of their creations!
The Hawks Cross Country team will travel to Sioux Falls tonight and join in the Augie Twilight Meet at 6pm. Good luck to our cross country athletes!! Go Hawks!
👑 Introducing Your 2026 Homecoming Court! 👑
Kaedyn Kennedy, Nathan Merrill, Joshua Popkes Jr, Taya Bunger, Ellie Hjermstad, and Amelia Remacle
Join us for Homecoming Coronation on Monday, September 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the New Gym!
The evening’s festivities will include:
🏈🏐📣 Football, Volleyball, and Cheer Lip Sync Battle
🥧 Pie a Junior
👑 Crowning of the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen
Following Coronation, everyone is encouraged to join us at the football field for the Homecoming bonfire! 🔥
Come help us kick off Homecoming Week and celebrate our Hawks! 🧡🖤
Kaedyn Kennedy, Nathan Merrill, Joshua Popkes Jr, Taya Bunger, Ellie Hjermstad, and Amelia Remacle
Join us for Homecoming Coronation on Monday, September 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the New Gym!
The evening’s festivities will include:
🏈🏐📣 Football, Volleyball, and Cheer Lip Sync Battle
🥧 Pie a Junior
👑 Crowning of the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen
Following Coronation, everyone is encouraged to join us at the football field for the Homecoming bonfire! 🔥
Come help us kick off Homecoming Week and celebrate our Hawks! 🧡🖤
Hawks Volleyball Fans:
If you want to purchase volleyball apparel for the year, the store is now open. Use the link below to make your purchases. The store will close on Tuesday, September 8th at 11:59pm.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VinylExpressions605
Go Hawks!!
If you want to purchase volleyball apparel for the year, the store is now open. Use the link below to make your purchases. The store will close on Tuesday, September 8th at 11:59pm.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VinylExpressions605
Go Hawks!!
Hawks Football on Friday: Please note changes due to heat!! Friday, September 4th, our football games in Chester have some changes! Come cheer on the Varsity Hawks football team as they take on the Chester Flyers, in Chester! The varsity game will now be at 7pm (previously 6pm!) due to the heat index throughout the day! The Middle School game will be postponed and a make-up date is in the works. We will update you with further details once they have been solidified!!
Come to the JV/Varsity Home Volleyball game tomorrow and cheer on the Hawks at home!!
Available this week!
🧡🖤 Calling All Homecoming Parade Entries! 🖤🧡
We are still looking for floats to help make this year’s Canistota Homecoming Parade a great one! Local businesses, organizations, churches, teams, clubs, families, and community groups are all encouraged to participate.
Show your Hawk pride, get creative, and join in the Homecoming fun! 🎉
If you are interested in entering a float, please contact the school office for more information.
Go Hawks! 🦅
We are still looking for floats to help make this year’s Canistota Homecoming Parade a great one! Local businesses, organizations, churches, teams, clubs, families, and community groups are all encouraged to participate.
Show your Hawk pride, get creative, and join in the Homecoming fun! 🎉
If you are interested in entering a float, please contact the school office for more information.
Go Hawks! 🦅
Tomorrow our HS Cross Country team goes to McCook Central School to participate in the MCM Invite. Go Hawks!!
