Due to grades and low numbers, the varsity baseball team will no longer participate in the section 5A baseball playoffs.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Caleb Travis
Ctravis@isd115.net
Good evening Cass Lake-Bena Elementary families,
This is a reminder that our Memorial Walk will take place tomorrow. Students in grades 2 through 4 will begin walking from the Leech Lake Diabetes Center at approximately 9:00 a.m. and will walk back toward Cass Lake-Bena Elementary. Students in preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade will participate by walking at the school.
Families are welcome to attend and support students along the route.
If you choose to sign your student out during the walk, please check out directly with your student’s teacher. The adult signing the student out must be listed as an approved contact in JMC. Once a student is signed out, the student becomes the responsibility of the adult who signed them out.
If you choose to bring your student back to school after signing them out, they must be brought to the main office and checked back in.
Thank you for helping us keep students safe, accounted for, and supervised throughout the event. We are looking forward to a meaningful and positive Memorial Walk together.
Have a great evening.
This is a reminder that our Memorial Walk will take place tomorrow. Students in grades 2 through 4 will begin walking from the Leech Lake Diabetes Center at approximately 9:00 a.m. and will walk back toward Cass Lake-Bena Elementary. Students in preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade will participate by walking at the school.
Families are welcome to attend and support students along the route.
If you choose to sign your student out during the walk, please check out directly with your student’s teacher. The adult signing the student out must be listed as an approved contact in JMC. Once a student is signed out, the student becomes the responsibility of the adult who signed them out.
If you choose to bring your student back to school after signing them out, they must be brought to the main office and checked back in.
Thank you for helping us keep students safe, accounted for, and supervised throughout the event. We are looking forward to a meaningful and positive Memorial Walk together.
Have a great evening.
The All School Pow wow is next Friday, May 29, 2026. We have decided to extend our Princess and Brave applications to be turned in by Wednesday, May 27th. We are still looking for more applicants!! If you want to apply, please pick up an application at any school office or they are in the Indian Education office in the high school.
Congratulations to the Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl team who took 1st place in the Lester Jack Briggs Tournament. Pictured are: William Staples, Codee Ortiz, Advisor Dawn Litzau Staples, Mariah Mayberry and Analise Mason. Not only did they win the 1st place trophy, they also won scholarships if they decide to attend Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
The team ended their season with three 2nd place wins and three 1st place wins. Way to go team!!
The team ended their season with three 2nd place wins and three 1st place wins. Way to go team!!
🏃♂️🐾 Sub-Section Track & Field Ticket Information 🐾🏃♀️
The Sub-Section Track Meet is coming up on Thursday, May 21 in Park Rapids!
🎟 Tickets can be purchased online at the link below:
https://gofan.co/event/6611008?schoolId=MN19637
We encourage families and fans to purchase tickets early to help make entry quicker and easier on meet day.
Good luck to all of our Panther athletes competing this week.
The Sub-Section Track Meet is coming up on Thursday, May 21 in Park Rapids!
🎟 Tickets can be purchased online at the link below:
https://gofan.co/event/6611008?schoolId=MN19637
We encourage families and fans to purchase tickets early to help make entry quicker and easier on meet day.
Good luck to all of our Panther athletes competing this week.
🔥 Congratulations to Aaliyah Seely! 🔥
Aaliyah has officially been invited and accepted to represent Team Minnesota at the 2026 FREECO Elementary Duals National Tournament next month in Nebraska!
This is an incredible accomplishment and a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment she has shown on and off the mat. Competing at the national level against some of the best wrestlers in the country is a huge honor, and the entire Panther community is proud of her!
Good luck as you represent Team Minnesota and Northern Elite on the national stage. Keep working, keep believing, and keep competing!
Let’s go Aaliyah! 💪🤼♀️
Due to low numbers Varsity Softball will not play in Section 5A playoffs this year.
If you have any questions please contact Caleb Travis at ctravis@isd115.net
High School Student Council took a group of students to Deep Portage in Hackensack for an overnight adventure! Students stepped out of their comfort zone as they tried archery, rock climbing, canoeing, orienteering, and axe throwing. They went hiking, climbed the look out tower, built survival shelters in the woods, learned to start a fire without matches, and played countless games of volleyball. It was a great time!
Panther Track & Field-SCHOOL RECORD ALERT
Fabian Wittner is not the only athlete to surpass a record once held by Josh Chessmore.
Sophomore Tristan Brown, brand new to track this season, has already made his mark in the high jump by clearing 5’2” and breaking a 20-year-old school record previously held by Josh Chessmore since 2006.
High Jumpers are risk takers. They don’t overthink. They just go for it. They throw themselves over the bar. That's where Tristan Brown fits in.
Tristan has a big personality, and he brings that same energy to the track and field. On the very first day of outdoor practice, he was back flipping onto the high jump mat. Spider man may be out of a job.
Tristan is getting more comfortable trusting his approach, take-off, timing, and jump.
He never sets the bar low though. Maybe…..the limbo bar.
He is competitive, fearless, and ready to go. Honestly, keeping him OFF the mat was harder than getting him over the bar. He likes trying new things, and half the time, it looks like he’s just playing around, but then he goes and jumps 5’2”.
Tristan has also made big improvements in the sprints this season:
100m: 13.65 ➝ 13.10
200m: 28.22 ➝ 27.45
FROM 5’0” TO 5’2”: SCHOOL RECORD BROKEN.
CONGRATULATIONS, TRISTAN! KEEP JUMPING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
Fabian Wittner is not the only athlete to surpass a record once held by Josh Chessmore.
Sophomore Tristan Brown, brand new to track this season, has already made his mark in the high jump by clearing 5’2” and breaking a 20-year-old school record previously held by Josh Chessmore since 2006.
High Jumpers are risk takers. They don’t overthink. They just go for it. They throw themselves over the bar. That's where Tristan Brown fits in.
Tristan has a big personality, and he brings that same energy to the track and field. On the very first day of outdoor practice, he was back flipping onto the high jump mat. Spider man may be out of a job.
Tristan is getting more comfortable trusting his approach, take-off, timing, and jump.
He never sets the bar low though. Maybe…..the limbo bar.
He is competitive, fearless, and ready to go. Honestly, keeping him OFF the mat was harder than getting him over the bar. He likes trying new things, and half the time, it looks like he’s just playing around, but then he goes and jumps 5’2”.
Tristan has also made big improvements in the sprints this season:
100m: 13.65 ➝ 13.10
200m: 28.22 ➝ 27.45
FROM 5’0” TO 5’2”: SCHOOL RECORD BROKEN.
CONGRATULATIONS, TRISTAN! KEEP JUMPING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
🥎🐾 Softball Program Update 🐾🥎
Due to low numbers on the Varsity Softball team, the remaining games scheduled for this week will be canceled.
Canceled games include:
📅 5/12 – CLB vs Littlefork
📅 5/14 – CLB vs Nevis at BSU
📅 5/15 – CLB at McGregor
A decision regarding participation in the upcoming Section Playoffs will be made later this week. We will communicate that information as soon as it is finalized.
The Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl team took 1st place on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the International Falls Tournament. Congratulations to Codee Ortiz, William Staples, Lisa Goggleye and Tamara Goggleye and their advisor Dawn Litzau Staples. Alternates along for support: Analise Mason and Mariah Mayberry. Way to go team!!
🥎🐾 Softball Schedule Update 🐾🥎
Tonight’s Varsity Softball game vs Clearbrook-Gonvick has been canceled due to low numbers.
✅ JH Softball will still play as scheduled tonight vs Clearbrook-Gonvick.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Panther Softball.
Tonight’s Varsity Softball game vs Clearbrook-Gonvick has been canceled due to low numbers.
✅ JH Softball will still play as scheduled tonight vs Clearbrook-Gonvick.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Panther Softball.
Due to low numbers the follow game will be cancelled: Varsity Softball at Laporte (DH)
JH softball had enough players to play today at Laporte so they will still travel to there game at 4pm.
7th Grade Family Game Night !
Today's JH & V softball games vs NHK have been canceled. There will be no reschedule date.
The V Boys Golf Duel vs Nevis has been cancelled. There will still be golf practice tonight.
🏌️♂️🐾 5th–6th Grade Panther Golf Program 🐾🏌️♀️
Cass Lake-Bena is excited to offer a Youth Golf Program for 5th & 6th grade students in partnership with Leech Lake – Happy Healthy Safe Youth.
This is a great opportunity for young athletes to:
✔ Learn the game of golf
✔ Build confidence and sportsmanship
✔ Compete and have fun
✔ Be part of the Panther golf family
⛳ Program Details:
• Open to 5th & 6th grade students
• Focus on fundamentals, drills, team activities, and competitions
• Practices begin in May
• Meets 2–3 times per week after school
• Locations include Cass Lake Golf Course & local courses
This program is all about building skills, friendships, and character in a fun and supportive environment led by our coaching staff and high school athletes.
Come be part of something great. Build your game. Represent your school. Have fun.
📞 Contact Information:
Nashel Bebeau – 218-910-7921
Levi Brown – 218-308-0806
#PantherPride #CLBGolf #YouthSports #GoPanthers 🐾⛳
🐾⛳⚾🥎 Panther Game Day Schedule 🥎⚾⛳🐾
A full day of competition for Cass Lake-Bena Athletics. Here is today’s lineup:
⛳ 10:00 AM – Golf (Giants Ridge – The Quarry)
• Girls Varsity vs Mesabi East
• Boys Varsity vs Mesabi East
⚾ Baseball at Lake of the Woods
📍 Lake of the Woods High School
🕞 3:30 PM – JH
🕞 3:30 PM – Varsity
🥎 Softball vs Lake of the Woods (Home)
📍 Cass Lake-Bena Softball Field
🕟 4:30 PM – JH
🕟 4:30 PM – Varsity
Good luck to all of our Panthers competing today. Represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾
Today's the day. If you, or someone you know, will have a 5-year-old as of September 1st, 2026, please stop by the elementary between 3:30 and 5:30. We will have a booth set up for those interested in preschool programming as well. Hope to see you!
Good evening from Cass-Lake Bena Elementary, a reminder that there is no school for all Kindergarten students on Monday, May 4th, 2026 as we will be welcoming our Headstart students and preparing for Kindergarten Registration.
