Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools - #CLBSPANTHERS

Exciting News, Cass Lake-Bena Community! We’re thrilled to announce that your app is getting a sleek, modern makeover! Check out the image and video to explore all the exciting updates. By downloading or updating the app and joining Rooms today, you’ll unlock powerful features like two-way messaging with your student’s teacher—keeping you connected and informed every step of the way! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW9d0VzqDFI

Cass Lake-Bena Educators Promote Excellence Through Monthly Community-Focused Activities The Cass Lake-Bena Educators Association (CLEA) is excited to announce a new initiative aimed at promoting monthly activities that celebrate and support our community while highlighting the amazing things happening within our schools. A key part of this initiative is the CLEA Leader of the Month, a program designed to recognize students who may not always find themselves in the spotlight but make a significant positive impact in both our school and community. Each month, high school staff nominate students who exemplify kindness, leadership, and a commitment to bettering the world around them. CLEA Leaders of the Month 🌟 December: Alexiah LaRose (12th Grade) Alexiah consistently demonstrates a kind and supportive attitude, contributing positively to the school environment and setting an example for her peers. 🌟 January: William "Bobolink" Staples (10th Grade) William has been recognized for his dedication to making a difference through his actions, both in the classroom and the community, inspiring others around him. The CLEA Leader of the Month program is just one way Cass Lake-Bena Educators are working to uplift and celebrate the incredible students in our district. We are proud of Alexiah, William, and all our students who contribute to making our school and community a better place. Stay tuned each month as we continue to highlight the exceptional students who embody the spirit of leadership and positivity! #CLEAPride | #PantherStrong

🏀✨ IT’S A WESTERN BANK GAMEDAY! ✨🏀 The Cass Lake-Bena Girls Basketball team is heading to Mountain Iron-Buhl for a night of exciting matchups, proudly sponsored by Western Bank—thank you for supporting Panther Athletics! 📅 Date: 1/22/25 📍 Location: Mountain Iron-Buhl High School Game Schedule 🕠 5:30 PM: Girls JH Game (Just one Junior High game) 🕔 5:45 PM: Girls JV Game (Rescheduled from 01/20/25) 🕢 7:30 PM: Girls Varsity Game (Rescheduled from 01/20/25) 🌟 Special Thanks to Western Bank! Your support helps make game days like this possible. 💥 Let’s cheer loud for our Panthers as they take the court and represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride! Whether you’re in the stands or cheering from home, let’s show our Panther spirit. 💬 Don’t forget to share your photos and support using #PantherPride and #WesternBankGameday! GO PANTHERS! 🐾🏀

With worsening weather conditions the game has been moved up. We're hopefully going to start the game right around 7 PM.

The 21st Century Grant Advisory Meeting is canceled for tonight.

We Want Your Feedback! 📝 Cass Lake-Bena Schools are committed to providing the best opportunities for our students, and we need your input! We're conducting a Community Activities Feedback Survey to hear your thoughts on the extracurricular activities we offer and how we can make them even better. 👉 What we need: Your honest feedback about what’s working, what’s missing, and how we can improve. 💻 How to participate: Click the link to take the survey: https://forms.gle/i7ynpAa5h6kFhuZPA ⏳ It only takes a few minutes! Your responses will help shape the future of our programs and ensure we’re meeting the needs of our students and community. Thank you for supporting our school and helping us grow! 🙌 #CassLakeBenaSchools #CommunityFeedback #StrongerTogether

🔥 WESTERN BANK GAME DAY - DOUBLE THE ACTION! 🔥 It’s going to be an action-packed day for our Cass Lake-Bena Panthers and BCLB Bears! 🐾 Whether you’re cheering on the Bears in wrestling or supporting the Panthers in basketball, today is going to be a blast! Let’s show up and bring the energy! 🎉 🏅 Wrestling: Varsity Triangular BCLB Bears vs. Roseau @ Roseau High School 🕓 4:00 PM 🏀 Boys Basketball Games (All at Cass Lake-Bena High School and Middle School Gym): Boys C Game vs. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley @ High School Gym 🕔 4:00 PM Boys 8th Game vs. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley @ Middle School Gym 🕠 5:00 PM Boys JV Game vs. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley @ High School Gym 🕕 5:30 PM Boys 7th Game vs. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley @ Middle School Gym 🕖 6:00 PM Boys Varsity Game vs. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley @ High School Gym 🕣 7:30 PM Let’s fill those stands with Panther and Bear pride and cheer our teams to victory! 🙌 Whether you're at the High School Gym or Middle School Gym, it’s going to be an exciting night of sports action! A big thank you to Western Bank for sponsoring today’s Game Day! 💳 #WesternBankGameDay #GoPanthers #GoBears #GameDayVibes #BoysBasketball #WrestlingAction #CassLakeBena #BCLBears #PantherPride #DoubleTheAction

The Cass Lake-Bena Varisity Speech Squad (15 strong💪) filled the house with 200+ of their fellow Speechers from across Minnesota today. The Panthers did not win any hardware, but the young squad stood strong and let their voices be heard. Next year will be bigger and better!

Here is the rescheduled dates for MIB 1/22/25 GBB 5:30 JH (one game for JH), JV 5:45 and V to follow 1/29/25 5:30 JH (7th followed by 8th), JV 5:45 and V to follow

❄️ WEATHER UPDATE - MIB JV & VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL GAMES RESCHEDULED ❄️ Due to weather conditions, the MIB JV and Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball games scheduled for today have been rescheduled. The new date will be announced soon—stay tuned for updates! Your Cass Lake-Bena Panthers will be ready to bring the heat when the games are rescheduled! 🔥 We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you on the court soon! 🐾 #GoPanthers #WeatherUpdate #BasketballSeason #StaySafe #RescheduledGames #PantherPride

The 21st-century grant event building positive outcomes gathering will be canceled for January 20. Due to weather concerns these events will also be rescheduled on another date. Please stay warm and be watching for the new dates.

Cass Lake-Bena Schools and buses will be two hours late Tuesday January 21. Please be sure children are dressed for winter. If you decide to keep your students home, please call the school so the absence can be excused.

Wrestling Results Congratulations to our wrestlers on their performances: • Carson Madigan (MS) - 114 • Terrance Robinson (JV) - 121 • Parker Tsuji (JV) - 189 • Ben Headbird (JV) - 285 • Kaleb Sayers-Hurd (JV) - 285 Great effort and determination from all! Keep up the hard work.

Just a reminder for today 🏀✨ Hello Panther Families! ✨🏀 It’s a Western Bank Gameday here at Cass Lake-Bena, and we’re excited to cheer on our Panthers! But that’s not all—our amazing Speech Team is also hosting a regional meet today! With two big events happening, here’s what you need to know to support both our basketball players and speech students: 📢 Important Game Day Information: 1️⃣ Use the Middle School (MS) Doors: All fans and families attending the basketball game, please enter through the Middle School doors only. The Speech Meet will still be in progress when the C-Team game starts at 2:00 PM. 2️⃣ Follow Barriers & Signs: There will be clear barriers and signs directing fans from both teams to the Middle School area. If you see a sign stating “Do Not Enter,” please respect it—we want our Speech students to have a quiet space to do their best! 3️⃣ HS/MS Connecting Doors Open at 2:45 PM: Doors connecting the High School and Middle School will open around 2:45 PM to allow us to transition the space for basketball. Rest assured, all doors will be open before game time, and signs will help guide you to the correct areas. 4️⃣ Let’s Support Both Teams! Today is a big day for Panther Nation—let’s help both our Basketball and Speech Teams succeed! 🙏 Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we accommodate both events. Together, we can make this day a great success for everyone involved! 💥 #PantherPride | #WesternBankGameday | #CLBAthletics

There will be no SNL tonight!

🏀✨ IT’S A WESTERN BANK GAMEDAY! ✨🏀 Panther Nation, get ready for an action-packed day of basketball as we take on Sacred Heart! With exciting matchups across all levels, it’s the perfect day to come out, cheer loud, and show your Panther Pride! Game Day Schedule 📍 Cass Lake-Bena High School Gym: 🕑 2:00 PM: Boys C Game 🕞 3:30 PM: Girls Varsity Game 🕔 5:00 PM: Boys Varsity Game 📍 Cass Lake-Bena Middle School Gym: 🕞 3:30 PM: Boys JV Game 🕔 5:00 PM: Girls JV Game 🌟 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor, Western Bank! Today’s games are brought to you by Western Bank, a proud supporter of Panther Athletics. Thank you for helping us make days like this possible! 🎉 Let’s fill the gyms with maroon, black, white, and gray! Whether you’re at the High School or Middle School, bring the energy and cheer our Panthers to victory! 💬 Drop your game predictions below, and don’t forget to share your photos using #PantherPride and #WesternBankGameday! GO PANTHERS! 🐾🏀

LaRose Scores 1,000th Career Point Cass Lake-Bena’s Alexiah LaRose reached a major milestone Tuesday night, scoring her 1,000th career point during the Panthers’ win over a conference rival. The senior guard hit the historic shot in the second half, earning a standing ovation from the crowd and recognition from her teammates and coaches. Known for her scoring ability and leadership, LaRose has been a key player for the Panthers throughout her career. With her milestone now achieved, she’ll aim to help her team make a deep playoff run this season.

Due to weather related concerns the Boys Basketball Team bus has turned around and will be returning to the school. Your students should be reaching out to you ASAP to make you aware of the change. The game vs Park Christian will be rescheduled for a later time and date.

Hello Senior Families, Cass Lake-Bena High School will host a financial aid day on January 23rd, from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM in the culture room. Parents, guardians, and students can get assistance with paperwork, understanding financial aid, and scholarship information. Check out the flier for more details, or contact Counselor Voge at 335-2204 extension 1323.

Hello parents and guardians, Cass County Law Enforcement will be conducting a training exercise this afternoon at the High School and Middle School buildings. There will be multiple vehicles at the schools, and officers in full training gear. Training will begin at 3:00 PM and be completed around 5:45 PM. If you are attending the Junior High Basketball game this evening do not be alarmed if you see law enforcement in full gear as this is only a training exercise.