The 2022-2023 school calendar was approved at the March 14, 2022 school board meeting. You can find the approved calendar under documents on the school's website.
NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter registration for the Canistota School District 43-1 School Board Election to be held on April 12, 2022, will close on March 28, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Voter Information Portal at www.sdsos.gov or call the county auditor at 605-425-2791.
Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor's office, municipal finance office, secretary of state's office, and those locations which provide driver's licenses, SNAP, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at (www.sdsos.gov or a county provided website with a link to a voter registration form - insert one option or the other).
Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration.
The Canistota School District is looking for individuals to serve as poll workers for the upcoming April 12, 2022 school board election. You must be 18 years of age, resident of South Dakota and a registered voter. You must be available from 6:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. the day of the election. This is a paid position. Please reach out to Jamie Miller at 605-296-3458 or Jamie.M.Miller@k12.sd.us if you are interested.
On Tuesday March 1st, the Canistota Hawks boys basketball team will host the Chester Area Flyers in region play. Game time is 6:00 p.m. Activity passes will not be accepted. Good luck Hawks!
Canistota School District to celebrate School Board Recognition Week
The Canistota School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week from February 21-25.
“This is a great opportunity to recognize our school board for their dedication to our children and our community,” Superintendent Sonja Ortman said.
The men and women serving Canistota School District are: John Remacle, Nathan Ligtenberg, Angie Scott, Mandy Keller, Tim Buseman, Jerry Bertelson and Melissa Weber.
This group is responsible for setting the vision of and goals for the district and strives to provide a quality education for our students. The school board also hires quality educators, adopts policies and evaluates progress while always keeping the best interests of our students in mind.
“As elected leaders, school board members serve as the link between the school and community members,” Superintendent Sonja Ortman said. “They work tirelessly for our students, staff and community.”
Today is school bus driver appreciation day! Be sure to reach out and thank all of our wonderful bus drivers!
Don't forget to come and cheer on the Lady Hawks as they host Mitchell Christian in the first round of region basketball play tonight! Game time is 6:00 p.m. Just a reminder, this is a post season contest and activity tickets or other passes will not be accepted. Adults are $6.00 and students (K-12) are $4.00. Good luck Lady Hawks!
On Monday, February 21st the Canistota Lady Hawks will host Mitchell Christian high school girls in Region basketball play. Game time is 6:00 p.m. This is a post season contest and activity tickets are not good for entrance to the game. Good luck Lady Hawks!
Get your teams signed up for the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament being held March 26th! Contact Morgan Larson with any questions!
Take a moment to send a staff shout-out!
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Valentine candy-grams are for sale! Contact Miss Knox for more information. Information was sent out on list-serv as well.
Be sure to check out the current openings at the Canistota School District!
NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON SCHOOL BOARD
The following school board positions will become vacant on July 11, 2022 due to the expiration of the present terms of office of the following school board members:
Three (3) year terms for a school board member residing anywhere within the school district to fill the positions presently held by Mandy Keller, John Remacle and Angie Scott.
One (1) year term for a school board member residing anywhere within the school district to fill the position presently held by Melissa Weber.
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin January 28, 2022. The petitions may be filed in the Office of the School Business Manager between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, and no later than February 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
Candidates must be a resident voter of the Canistota School District.
The FCCLA/FBLA Fall Festival that was scheduled from 1:00-3:00 PM on Saturday has been canceled.
Attention all FBLA members. I was informed yesterday that the company we order our wreaths from has decided to close their business. Students who turned in their orders will be given the order forms back on Monday and will have to return the money to the customers. Sorry for the inconvenience. - Mr. Blide
VB Regions @ SF Lutheran on Monday, November 1! Come cheer on our Lady Hawks!
Go to the EVENTS link on our page to see our daily/monthly/yearly happenings. Our website has a new look! Be sure and download the app on your google play store (Canistota School).