🧡🖤 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!!

Cheer on the Hawks Volleyball team as they travel to Gayville-Volin tomorrow afternoon!! Let's Go Hawks!!

📺✨ POW! BAM! HOMECOMING WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! 💥
Get ready, Canistota Hawks! 🦅🧡🖤🤍 Homecoming Week is happening September 8th–11th, and this year's theme is...
🎨📺 CARTOONS: 2000–2026! 📺🎨
It's time to bring your favorite cartoons to life and show off your HAWK PRIDE all week long! Check out the dress-up days and start planning your outfits now! 👀✨
🧡 Tuesday: USA Day 🥳
🤍 Wednesday: Famous People Day ⭐
🖤 Thursday: Rhyme Without Reason 🎭
🧡 Friday: Spirit Day — GO HAWKS! 🦅📣
💥 IMPORTANT REMINDER: While we want everyone to have fun and get creative, school dress code still applies. All outfits must be school appropriate.
Let’s make this a week full of school spirit, creativity, cartoons, and HAWK PRIDE! 🦅🧡🖤🤍
Canistota Hawks… are you ready?! 👀💥📺
#CanistotaHawks #HawkHomecoming #Homecoming2026 #CartoonHomecoming #HawkPride #GoHawks #SchoolSpirit 🧡🖤🤍
Get ready, Canistota Hawks! 🦅🧡🖤🤍 Homecoming Week is happening September 8th–11th, and this year's theme is...
🎨📺 CARTOONS: 2000–2026! 📺🎨
It's time to bring your favorite cartoons to life and show off your HAWK PRIDE all week long! Check out the dress-up days and start planning your outfits now! 👀✨
🧡 Tuesday: USA Day 🥳
🤍 Wednesday: Famous People Day ⭐
🖤 Thursday: Rhyme Without Reason 🎭
🧡 Friday: Spirit Day — GO HAWKS! 🦅📣
💥 IMPORTANT REMINDER: While we want everyone to have fun and get creative, school dress code still applies. All outfits must be school appropriate.
Let’s make this a week full of school spirit, creativity, cartoons, and HAWK PRIDE! 🦅🧡🖤🤍
Canistota Hawks… are you ready?! 👀💥📺
#CanistotaHawks #HawkHomecoming #Homecoming2026 #CartoonHomecoming #HawkPride #GoHawks #SchoolSpirit 🧡🖤🤍

Tomorrow night is Military Appreciation Night at the football game! Join us for the Jr. High Game at 4pm and again at 7pm for the Varsity Game as the Hawks take on the DeSmet Bulldogs! The game will be live streamed on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNtliEcRrg

Our Canistota Hawks Volleyball team takes on the Canton C-Hawks tomorrow, Thursday, August 27th with a home game! JV starts at 6pm and Varsity will follow at about 7:15pm. Come cheer on the Hawks!

🦅 HAWK HOMECOMING PARADE 🦅
Calling All Community Members, Businesses & Organizations!
Want to be part of the Hawk Homecoming Parade but aren’t a student? Here’s your chance to join the celebration! 🎉
We are inviting community members, families, businesses, and organizations to enter a float and show off your Hawk spirit!
🎬 THIS YEAR’S THEME: CARTOONS!
2000–2026 — Cartoons ONLY! (No animated movies)
Get creative and choose your favorite cartoon from 2000–2026 to bring to life on your float!
📞 HOW TO ENTER:
Please call to reserve your parade spot. When calling, have at least TWO cartoon ideas ready in case your first choice has already been claimed.
📅 PARADE DATE: September 11, 2026
Come ready to get creative, have fun, and show your HAWK PRIDE! 🧡🖤
We can’t wait to see what you come up with for the Hawk’s Cartoony Homecoming Parade!
GO HAWKS! 🦅🧡🖤
Calling All Community Members, Businesses & Organizations!
Want to be part of the Hawk Homecoming Parade but aren’t a student? Here’s your chance to join the celebration! 🎉
We are inviting community members, families, businesses, and organizations to enter a float and show off your Hawk spirit!
🎬 THIS YEAR’S THEME: CARTOONS!
2000–2026 — Cartoons ONLY! (No animated movies)
Get creative and choose your favorite cartoon from 2000–2026 to bring to life on your float!
📞 HOW TO ENTER:
Please call to reserve your parade spot. When calling, have at least TWO cartoon ideas ready in case your first choice has already been claimed.
📅 PARADE DATE: September 11, 2026
Come ready to get creative, have fun, and show your HAWK PRIDE! 🧡🖤
We can’t wait to see what you come up with for the Hawk’s Cartoony Homecoming Parade!
GO HAWKS! 🦅🧡🖤

📣 We’re Hiring: Administrative Assistant!
The Canistota School District is seeking a friendly, organized, and dependable individual to join our team as a Administrative Assistant.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a welcoming attitude when working with students, families, staff, and community members.
If you—or someone you know—would be a great fit for our school, we encourage you to apply!
🧡🖤 Come join the Canistota Hawks team!
📄 Additional position details and application information: https://www.canistota.k12.sd.us/page/employment
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!
The Canistota School District is seeking a friendly, organized, and dependable individual to join our team as a Administrative Assistant.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a welcoming attitude when working with students, families, staff, and community members.
If you—or someone you know—would be a great fit for our school, we encourage you to apply!
🧡🖤 Come join the Canistota Hawks team!
📄 Additional position details and application information: https://www.canistota.k12.sd.us/page/employment
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!

Wishing the Hawks the best of luck tomorrow, August 27th in competing in the John Collignon Cross Country Invitational in Madison, SD!

Military Appreciation Night

There will be an informational robotics meeting for parents and students (grades 6-12) on Thursday, September 3rd, at 6:30 PM, in the middle school science room (Mrs. Pierson's room). We will have forms and information to hand out to parents and students, including the challenge for this year and important dates (Kickoff is September 19th in Brookings!). If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Eichmann or Mr. Wicks.

