Canistota Summer Intensive Volleyball Skills Sessions
***For students entering 3rd-8th grade in the Fall of 26-27.
Location: Canistota High School – New Gym
Cost: $75 per athlete
3rd-5th Grade Registration Deadline: June 2nd, 2026
6th-8th Grade Registration Deadline: July 6th, 2026
Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfns2uloImoge_e27P4Re_ek4UKbD1kq-OR1mk-rfJT2NT55g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110232046880890385028
3rd–5th Grade Session
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
Dates:
Tuesday, June 9
Tuesday, June 16
Tuesday, June 23
Tuesday, June 30
Focus:
Serving, passing, setting, and hitting fundamentals while building coordination through fun competitive games and learning the basic rules of volleyball.
6th–8th Grade Session
Cost: $75.00/ Athlete
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
Dates:
Thursday, July 9
Thursday, July 16
Thursday, July 23
Thursday, July 30
Focus:
Technique refinement in overhead serving, passing, attacking, setting, serve receive, and introduction to offensive and defensive systems.
Camp Directors:
Coach Shanna Koenig-Campbell
Coach Hanna Reiff
Canistota High School Volleyball Players
Skills Covered:
Serving
Passing / Serve Receive
Setting Fundamentals
Attacking & Approach Footwork
Defensive Positioning
Volleyball Movement & Court Awareness
Team Communication
Athletes Will Gain:
Strong volleyball fundamentals
Improved understanding of the game
Preparation for the upcoming fall season
Team focus and mentality
This camp is for volleyball players who will be in 3rd-8th grade this coming fall (25). Volleyball players will engage in a series of drills to reinforce proper fundamental development in serving, passing, setting, and attacking.
Items to bring:
1. A water bottle
2. Knee pads (if you have them)
3. Proper tennis shoes free of any rocks and dirt/mud.
Parents: Please have arrangements made to pick up your player(s) promptly at the session's end time each session of 3:00PM.
Please email shanna.koenig-campbell@k12.sd.us with any questions.
📰 The newest issue of the CHS Press is here!
Check out all the great stories our students have been working on, including:
✨ Senior Spotlight
🌟 Middle School Student of the Month
🎭 Hidden Talents
🔬 Gas Laws
🌷 Spring Activities
🦅 Hawk Updates
There’s something for everyone—be sure to take a look and support our student journalists! 👏
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Check out all the great stories our students have been working on, including:
✨ Senior Spotlight
🌟 Middle School Student of the Month
🎭 Hidden Talents
🔬 Gas Laws
🌷 Spring Activities
🦅 Hawk Updates
There’s something for everyone—be sure to take a look and support our student journalists! 👏
https://aptg.co/92-d3S
Snow on Monday… sunshine on Friday… you know it must be spring in South Dakota! ❄️☀️
Our elementary students made the most of both worlds this week—bundled up and playing in the snow to start, then soaking up the warm sunshine at recess to end it. From snow boots to t-shirts, their smiles never changed!
We love seeing our students enjoy every season—sometimes all in one week! 😄
Our elementary students made the most of both worlds this week—bundled up and playing in the snow to start, then soaking up the warm sunshine at recess to end it. From snow boots to t-shirts, their smiles never changed!
We love seeing our students enjoy every season—sometimes all in one week! 😄
Our Kindergarten students have been diving into history while learning about Colonial trades! Today, they brought their learning to life by exploring the full process of milling wheat—from start to finish—and discovering how it was used to make bread.
This hands-on experience helped students better understand the hard work and skills involved in everyday life during Colonial times. What a fun and meaningful way to learn!
A special thank you to Mrs. Schroeder for organizing such an engaging and memorable activity for our students. 👏
This hands-on experience helped students better understand the hard work and skills involved in everyday life during Colonial times. What a fun and meaningful way to learn!
A special thank you to Mrs. Schroeder for organizing such an engaging and memorable activity for our students. 👏
Girls Basketball Mandatory Parent and Player Summer Meeting
Grades: Current grades 4-11 planning to play basketball next year
Purpose: Discuss goals, expectations, plans, etc.
Date/Time: Monday, March 30th at 6:00 P.M. in the Barn
Grades: Current grades 4-11 planning to play basketball next year
Purpose: Discuss goals, expectations, plans, etc.
Date/Time: Monday, March 30th at 6:00 P.M. in the Barn
Last Tuesday, March 10th, members of our National Honor Society traveled to Kids Against Hunger in Sioux Falls to volunteer their time packing meals for families in need around the world. Their teamwork and dedication helped make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger.
We are proud of these students for giving back to others and representing our school with service and compassion. Great job, NHS! 👏💙
We are proud of these students for giving back to others and representing our school with service and compassion. Great job, NHS! 👏💙
📢 We’re Hiring for the 2026–2027 School Year!
Are you passionate about working with students and making a difference in your community? The Canistota School District is hiring for the 2026–2027 school year and have employment opportunities available.
We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a positive school environment and help support the success of our students.
If you or someone you know may be interested, please watch our employment page for upcoming postings and help us spread the word by sharing this post!
https://www.canistota.k12.sd.us/page/employment
Together, we can continue to make Canistota School District a great place for students to learn and grow.
Are you passionate about working with students and making a difference in your community? The Canistota School District is hiring for the 2026–2027 school year and have employment opportunities available.
We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a positive school environment and help support the success of our students.
If you or someone you know may be interested, please watch our employment page for upcoming postings and help us spread the word by sharing this post!
https://www.canistota.k12.sd.us/page/employment
Together, we can continue to make Canistota School District a great place for students to learn and grow.
10:00 AM START-There will be a 10:00 am start tomorrow, March 16th, to allow time to clean out from the weekend weather. There will be no breakfast and no before school program. Please drive safe in the morning. Thank you and Go Hawks!
🎶 Great Job at Solo/Ensemble Contest!
Our students performed very well yesterday at the Solo/Ensemble Contest! They represented our school with pride and did an outstanding job showcasing their hard work and musical talents.
Ambur H solo: Superior
Josh K solo: Superior
Malachi C and Hadassah C duet: Above Average
Zia P and Hadassah C duet: Superior
Soprano/Alto Ensemble: Above Average
(including Zia, Hadassah, Haley, Roo, Olivia, April J, Kacee, Nora, Ambur)
Please congratulate these students if you see them! 👏🎵
Our students performed very well yesterday at the Solo/Ensemble Contest! They represented our school with pride and did an outstanding job showcasing their hard work and musical talents.
Ambur H solo: Superior
Josh K solo: Superior
Malachi C and Hadassah C duet: Above Average
Zia P and Hadassah C duet: Superior
Soprano/Alto Ensemble: Above Average
(including Zia, Hadassah, Haley, Roo, Olivia, April J, Kacee, Nora, Ambur)
Please congratulate these students if you see them! 👏🎵
Junior High Oral Interp Showcase Night
📰 The Newest Edition of the CHS Press is Here!
The latest issue of the CHS Press is now available, featuring stories written by our students and highlighting great things happening at our school!
⭐ High School Student of the Month – Celebrating a student who is making a positive impact at CHS.
🎭 Middle School Oral Interp – A recap of the team’s recent performances and accomplishments.
🌷 Spring is Coming – Students share their excitement for the warmer days ahead.
📚 Favorite Dr. Seuss Books – A special feature highlighting some of our students’ favorite Dr. Seuss classics.
Be sure to check out the newest issue and support the great work of our student journalists! 📝
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The latest issue of the CHS Press is now available, featuring stories written by our students and highlighting great things happening at our school!
⭐ High School Student of the Month – Celebrating a student who is making a positive impact at CHS.
🎭 Middle School Oral Interp – A recap of the team’s recent performances and accomplishments.
🌷 Spring is Coming – Students share their excitement for the warmer days ahead.
📚 Favorite Dr. Seuss Books – A special feature highlighting some of our students’ favorite Dr. Seuss classics.
Be sure to check out the newest issue and support the great work of our student journalists! 📝
https://aptg.co/PNqlR3
Introducing the first-ever Canistota Powerlifting Team! We may be small, but we are mighty.
Our first meet of the year was the State Class A Championship Meet held in Baltic, South Dakota, where 250 athletes competed.
The competing Hawks athletes included: Carter Becker and "The Katelyns" (Katelyn Bond, Katelyn Kennedy, and Katelyn Tieszen).
Joshua Koenig was unable to compete due to an injury, but was there for moral support.
Despite the team's first meet being the largest meet of the season, these student athletes did an incredible job each time they stepped on the platform. The energy in the gymnasium was incredible, and both Coach K and the athletes had a great time and learned a lot!
Katelyn Bond received a 4th-place medal in her weight class.
Katelyn Kennedy received a 4th-place medal in her weight class.
Katelyn Tieszen took 9th place in her weightclass.
Carter Becker took 7th out of 28 in his weight class.
Canistota's Powerlifting Team is off to a great start, and we are looking forward to the future.
Our first meet of the year was the State Class A Championship Meet held in Baltic, South Dakota, where 250 athletes competed.
The competing Hawks athletes included: Carter Becker and "The Katelyns" (Katelyn Bond, Katelyn Kennedy, and Katelyn Tieszen).
Joshua Koenig was unable to compete due to an injury, but was there for moral support.
Despite the team's first meet being the largest meet of the season, these student athletes did an incredible job each time they stepped on the platform. The energy in the gymnasium was incredible, and both Coach K and the athletes had a great time and learned a lot!
Katelyn Bond received a 4th-place medal in her weight class.
Katelyn Kennedy received a 4th-place medal in her weight class.
Katelyn Tieszen took 9th place in her weightclass.
Carter Becker took 7th out of 28 in his weight class.
Canistota's Powerlifting Team is off to a great start, and we are looking forward to the future.
🎭 JH Oral Interp Results 🎭
On Wednesday, March 4th the Canistota Junior High Oral Interp team traveled to Arlington with twelve performances. Our students performed exceptionally well, and we are very proud of the time, effort, and dedication they have put into preparing their pieces.
At Oral Interp contests, students can receive the following ratings: Good, Excellent, Excellent Plus, Superior, or Superior Plus (S+). If a performer receives at least one perfect score from one of the three judges, they are awarded Superior Plus with a medal.
Here are the results for our students:
8th Grade
• Kynlee Kennedy – Poetry: Superior +
• Trinity Small – Humor: Superior
• Colbie Eichmann – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Kynlee Kennedy & Colbie Eichmann – Duet: Superior
7th Grade
• Matthew Weber – Poetry: Superior + (Perfect Score)
• Emma Kerrigan – Humor: Superior +
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes – Serious: Superior +
• Clara Bertelson – Humor: Superior +
• Ilyli Wahlmeier – Non-Original Oratory: Superior +
• Anna Haag – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes & Clara Bertelson – Duet: Superior +
• Matthew Weber & Emma Kerrigan – Duet: Superior
On Thursday, March 5th the team competed at the conference competition. Our students represented our school very well and delivered strong performances. We are proud of the hard work and dedication they showed while preparing for the event!
At the conference meet, performers can receive ratings of Good, Excellent, Superior, or Top Superior (awarded to the best in the category).
Here are the results for our students:
8th Grade
• Colbie Eichmann – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Kynlee Kennedy – Poetry: Superior
• Trinity Small – Humor: Excellent
7th Grade
• Clara Bertelson – Humor: Top Superior
• Matthew Weber – Poetry: Top Superior
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes – Serious: Superior
• Ilyli Wahlmeier – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
A special thank you to the following high school students who dedicated their time helping at the junior high oral interp meets: Katelyn Kennedy, Aylen Sarmiento-Lagunes, Ambur Haag and Lily Buseman.
Congratulations to junior high oral interp Kaylee Breitzman on a fantastic season!
👏 Congratulations to these students on a great showing at both competitions!
On Wednesday, March 4th the Canistota Junior High Oral Interp team traveled to Arlington with twelve performances. Our students performed exceptionally well, and we are very proud of the time, effort, and dedication they have put into preparing their pieces.
At Oral Interp contests, students can receive the following ratings: Good, Excellent, Excellent Plus, Superior, or Superior Plus (S+). If a performer receives at least one perfect score from one of the three judges, they are awarded Superior Plus with a medal.
Here are the results for our students:
8th Grade
• Kynlee Kennedy – Poetry: Superior +
• Trinity Small – Humor: Superior
• Colbie Eichmann – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Kynlee Kennedy & Colbie Eichmann – Duet: Superior
7th Grade
• Matthew Weber – Poetry: Superior + (Perfect Score)
• Emma Kerrigan – Humor: Superior +
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes – Serious: Superior +
• Clara Bertelson – Humor: Superior +
• Ilyli Wahlmeier – Non-Original Oratory: Superior +
• Anna Haag – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes & Clara Bertelson – Duet: Superior +
• Matthew Weber & Emma Kerrigan – Duet: Superior
On Thursday, March 5th the team competed at the conference competition. Our students represented our school very well and delivered strong performances. We are proud of the hard work and dedication they showed while preparing for the event!
At the conference meet, performers can receive ratings of Good, Excellent, Superior, or Top Superior (awarded to the best in the category).
Here are the results for our students:
8th Grade
• Colbie Eichmann – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
• Kynlee Kennedy – Poetry: Superior
• Trinity Small – Humor: Excellent
7th Grade
• Clara Bertelson – Humor: Top Superior
• Matthew Weber – Poetry: Top Superior
• Milly Sarmiento-Lagunes – Serious: Superior
• Ilyli Wahlmeier – Non-Original Oratory: Superior
A special thank you to the following high school students who dedicated their time helping at the junior high oral interp meets: Katelyn Kennedy, Aylen Sarmiento-Lagunes, Ambur Haag and Lily Buseman.
Congratulations to junior high oral interp Kaylee Breitzman on a fantastic season!
👏 Congratulations to these students on a great showing at both competitions!
🎓 Region Career Fair – March 5th
The Region Career Fair will be held on March 5th at Parker High School. Our Canistota Juniors will attend beginning at 9:30 AM.
This is a great opportunity for our juniors to explore career options and connect with professionals. Please encourage your student to dress appropriately for this event — no sweats or pajamas.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Keogh.
We’re excited for our students to take advantage of this valuable experience! 👔✨
The Region Career Fair will be held on March 5th at Parker High School. Our Canistota Juniors will attend beginning at 9:30 AM.
This is a great opportunity for our juniors to explore career options and connect with professionals. Please encourage your student to dress appropriately for this event — no sweats or pajamas.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Keogh.
We’re excited for our students to take advantage of this valuable experience! 👔✨
📰✨ The Newest Issue of the CHS Press is Here! ✨📰
📚 Dr. Seuss Week Highlights
🎓 Senior Spotlight
🍎 Educators Rising
💃 Middle School Dance Recap
📢 Important School Updates
🥞 “What is the Perfect Breakfast?” – You won’t want to miss this one!
There’s something for everyone in this issue! Be sure to take a few minutes to read and stay connected with all the great things happening at CHS. 💙
https://aptg.co/X_HvZ0
📚 Dr. Seuss Week Highlights
🎓 Senior Spotlight
🍎 Educators Rising
💃 Middle School Dance Recap
📢 Important School Updates
🥞 “What is the Perfect Breakfast?” – You won’t want to miss this one!
There’s something for everyone in this issue! Be sure to take a few minutes to read and stay connected with all the great things happening at CHS. 💙
https://aptg.co/X_HvZ0
📜 Hear Ye! Hear Ye! 📜
The royal kitchens are celebrating The Quest for School Breakfast! 👑✨
Each morning our brave knights and fair princesses are invited to feast for National School Breakfast Week! 🐉🛡️
A strong breakfast fuels mighty minds and powers great learning adventures all day long. Join us in the great hall and dine like royalty! 🏰💛
Long live breakfast! 🥞 🧇
Parking Update-We will be making an adjustment to the parking in front of Door A outside of the main office. Heath is in the process of installing signs indicating 15 minute parking between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM for several of the parking spots to the west of the handicap space. Please utilize these spaces when picking up or dropping off students along with when you are visiting the school during the school day. For safety purposes, we ask that you please do not park to the east of the handicap space anymore between the handicap space and the cross walk. A reminder that only those vehicles that have handicap plates/placards are allowed to park in the handicap spot. This includes the space directly to the west of the handicap spaced that is marked by the yellow lines. Thank you.
New parfait alert, Blueberry!
🌟 Preschool & Kindergarten Screenings Coming Soon! 🌟
It’s time to get our youngest learners ready for school! 🎒✏️ We are excited to welcome future Hawks for our upcoming Preschool and Kindergarten Screenings!
📅 Screening Date: Tuesday, March 10th
📍 Location: Canistota School
These screenings help us get to know your child and ensure they are ready for a successful start to the school year. Children will participate in age-appropriate activities while families complete required paperwork and ask questions about the year ahead.
If your child will be entering Preschool or Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, please be sure to sign up!
📞 To schedule an appointment, contact: Lori Forsman @ 605-296-3458 or use the following links to schedule your time.
Preschool: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA829ABFDC07-62306482-preschool#/
Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA829ABFDC07-62306482-preschool#/
We can’t wait to meet our newest students and partner with you for a great start to their educational journey! 💙📚
It’s time to get our youngest learners ready for school! 🎒✏️ We are excited to welcome future Hawks for our upcoming Preschool and Kindergarten Screenings!
📅 Screening Date: Tuesday, March 10th
📍 Location: Canistota School
These screenings help us get to know your child and ensure they are ready for a successful start to the school year. Children will participate in age-appropriate activities while families complete required paperwork and ask questions about the year ahead.
If your child will be entering Preschool or Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, please be sure to sign up!
📞 To schedule an appointment, contact: Lori Forsman @ 605-296-3458 or use the following links to schedule your time.
Preschool: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA829ABFDC07-62306482-preschool#/
Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA829ABFDC07-62306482-preschool#/
We can’t wait to meet our newest students and partner with you for a great start to their educational journey! 💙📚
📰 The Newest Issue of the CHS Press is Here! 📰
Be sure to check out the latest edition of the CHS Press featuring some great stories and highlights from our students!
This issue includes:
✨ Senior Spotlight
🏀 Basketball Senior Night
🌟 Middle School Student of the Month
🎶 The Importance of Music
🏀 5th & 6th Girls Basketball Recap
Our students have been busy covering the moments that matter—academics, activities, athletics, and everything in between!
Take a few minutes to read and support our student journalists. Great job to everyone who contributed to this issue! 👏🖤💛
https://aptg.co/PfntYC
Be sure to check out the latest edition of the CHS Press featuring some great stories and highlights from our students!
This issue includes:
✨ Senior Spotlight
🏀 Basketball Senior Night
🌟 Middle School Student of the Month
🎶 The Importance of Music
🏀 5th & 6th Girls Basketball Recap
Our students have been busy covering the moments that matter—academics, activities, athletics, and everything in between!
Take a few minutes to read and support our student journalists. Great job to everyone who contributed to this issue! 👏🖤💛
https://aptg.co/PfntYC
