CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LEARNING CENTER
Backpack & Blanket Policy Announcement
Effective Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Dear Cass Lake-Bena ALC Students and Families,
Starting Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Area Learning Center (ALC) will fully implement the Cass Lake-Bena District policy regarding backpacks and blankets on school grounds.
Policy Guidelines
• Backpacks & Bags: All backpacks, duffel bags, purses and large totes must be stored in assigned student lockers or designated storage areas upon arrival. They will not be permitted in classrooms during instructional time.
• Blankets: Blankets, throws, and outerwear bedding items are not allowed in classrooms or common areas during the school day. Students are encouraged to dress in warm layers if they are concerned about classroom temperatures.
This policy aligns with Cass Lake-Bena School District guidelines to ensure a safe, distraction-free, and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us maintain a productive space focused on student success. If you have any questions, please contact the ALC main office.
Thank you,
ALC Administration
Cass Lake-Bena Schools

about 8 hours ago, Mary Aery
Cass Lake-Bena High School Backpack Policy Update

As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe, organized, and focused learning environment, Cass Lake-Bena High School has implemented a change to our backpack and bag policy.

Effective November 3, 2026:
- Backpacks, purses, bags, and blankets must be stored in student lockers during the school day.
- Students may access their lockers before school, after school, and during passing periods.
- Bags and backpacks are not permitted in classrooms or carried throughout the school day.

We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of our students and families as we work together to create a safe and positive learning environment for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support of Cass Lake-Bena Schools!

Cass Lake-Bena High School
about 9 hours ago, Dominic Krump
Happening tomorrow!
about 12 hours ago, Kerri Rousu
11/2/26
The Student Council Blood Drive is only two weeks away!! Spots are filling up quickly - if you are interested in donating blood on Friday, November 6th between 9:30am - 1:30pm, get your appointment spot secured.

Students, staff, and community members are welcome to donate! Please use this link to sign up - https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwp/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=eSyj7irW%2FkgRMt%2BeZRUr3b0sITlfVRLqnQSUYPqhGMs%3D
about 14 hours ago, Caleb Travis
CLB
🐾 NEW CLB ONLINE SCHOOL STORE 🐾

We are excited to announce that a new Cass Lake-Bena online apparel store is now open through New Era Threads, a local business based right here in Cass Lake!

The store features plenty of options for our younger Panthers, including youth T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, hoodies, and pullovers. Adults can shop jackets, vests, quarter-zips, sweatshirts, long sleeves, and more!

🛍️ Shop the store:
https://neweratheadsllc-mhsh.printavo.com/merch/clb-online-school-store/

Orders will be available for pickup from Caleb Travis at Cass Lake-Bena High School. The expected arrival date is December 7, 2026.

Shop local, support a Cass Lake business, and show your Panther pride! 🐾
about 14 hours ago, Caleb Travis
CLB

Reminder: Elementary Panther families, we look forward to connecting with you at Parent–Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

There will be no school that day. If you haven’t heard from your child’s teacher, please reach out to them.

We look forward to seeing you and talking about your child’s learning!

1 day ago, Josh Grover
Conferences
🏃 SECTION 8A CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏃‍♀️

It’s championship day! Our Cass Lake-Bena runners are heading to Twin Pines Golf Course to compete in the MSHSL Section 8A Championships!

📅 Friday, October 30
📍 Twin Pines Golf Course in Bagley

🏃‍♀️ Girls Varsity Race: 4:00 PM
🏃 Boys Varsity Race: 4:40 PM

Good luck to all our Panther runners as they compete for an opportunity to advance to the state meet! Run strong and represent CLB with pride! 🐾

Thank you to Western Bank for its continued support of Cass Lake-Bena Athletics!
4 days ago, Caleb Travis
CLB

NEW 21ST CENTURY PROGRAMS ARE HERE! 📚🎨🎉

Boozhoo,

We're excited to share more after-school opportunities for our Middle School, High School, and ALC students! From creative arts to cultural activities and more, we're looking forward to a fun school year!

Interested in registering your student? Please review our Step-by-Step Registration Process before completing your student's registration form.

Student Registration Links:

📝 Middle School (Grades 6–8): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX-24-QwV_N5Ufh1Pq8no9P2mHHdmZwwbaHQrayDcq4_kRIw/viewform?usp=header

📝 High School (Grades 9–12): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVl75B1p0c5cCgELSMSzxTuc9R8vsSd9uoNO2GpQfOkmG8-g/viewform?usp=header

📝 ALC (Grades 7–12): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVl75B1p0c5cCgELSMSzxTuc9R8vsSd9uoNO2GpQfOkmG8-g/viewform?usp=header

Please review the attached flyers and November calendars for program details, or visit our website for upcoming activities. We're just getting started, and we look forward to adding more opportunities throughout the school year. That's right! More announcements to come!

5 days ago, Delilah Sorenson
Step-by-Step
HS November Calendar
ALC November Calendar
MS November Calendar
Culture Connections
MS Open Art Studio
Book Making Flyer
We found Bigfoot! And he was at the Boo Bash. CLBS Business office staff and three amazing volunteers who wore the costume handed out stickers, toys and autographed photos of Big Foot. Thank you to the sponsors who hosted this event. We had a blast!
5 days ago, Superintendent Chase
Bigfoot and business office staff
❄️🐾 WINTER SPORTS ARE ALMOST HERE! 🐾❄️

Families, please review the following start dates and practice information for Cass Lake-Bena winter athletics.

🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL | GRADES 6–12
📅 Starts Monday, November 16

• JV and Varsity: High School, 3:30–5:15 PM
• Junior High: Middle School, 3:30–5:15 PM

🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL | GRADES 6–12
📅 Starts Monday, November 23

• JV and Varsity: High School, 3:30–5:15 PM
• Junior High: Middle School, 3:30–5:15 PM

🤼 GIRLS AND BOYS WRESTLING | GRADES 7–12
📅 Starts Monday, November 23

• Junior High through Varsity: Elementary School, 3:30–5:15 PM
• Because wrestling is a co-op with Blackduck, additional practice dates and times will be communicated directly to students.

📋 REGISTRATION AND SPORTS PHYSICALS

Students must be registered and have a current sports physical on file before participating.

🔗 START HERE: STUDENT REGISTRATION
Access the Cass Lake-Bena Bound registration portal:
https://manager.gobound.com/family?entityID=h2022825213363cfe5ea70d454d79bcf

💻 REGISTRATION AND PHYSICAL UPLOAD GUIDES

How to register a student using a computer:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/7934242-register-a-student-for-an-activity-web-browser

How to upload a sports physical using a computer:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/8288335-how-to-upload-a-physical-web-browser

How to upload a sports physical using the Bound mobile app:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/15863285-how-to-upload-a-physical-mobile-app

Please complete registration before the first day of practice. Questions about registration or winter sports can be directed to the Cass Lake-Bena Activities Office.

We are looking forward to another great winter season. Go Panthers! 🐾
5 days ago, Caleb Travis
CLB
🤼 BCLB BEARS YOUTH WRESTLING 🤼

Parents and guardians, practices for students in Pre-K through 6th grade begin Tuesday, December 1, 2026, and continue through Wednesday, March 31, 2027.

📝 REGISTER HERE

Complete the BCLB Bears Youth Wrestling registration form:

https://forms.gle/46Q7d7LXXdq3biWq7

The practice schedule can be found here!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pmUma9__8cKRe7QbW4VF8lIFiPvWP-Wx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112407918954360413160&rtpof=true&sd=true

📅 DECEMBER THROUGH FEBRUARY

• Practices will run from 6:00–7:30 PM.
• Practice days will vary each week.
• Please review the full schedule for specific dates, breaks, and days off.

📅 BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 8

• Practices will move to Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Practice time will be 6:30–7:45 PM.
• The final practice will be Wednesday, March 31.

Our youth coaches are Al Johnson, Nike Diggs, and Lana Schultz. Coach availability is included on the practice schedule.

Please review the attached BCLB Youth Practice Schedule carefully and arrange for your student to be picked up promptly at the scheduled ending time.

We are excited for a great season with our young BCLB Bears! 🐻🤼
5 days ago, Caleb Travis
CLB
Are you ready to discuss repurposing nuclear weapons or vaccinations and public health? These Panther Congressional Debaters will be when the debate begins on Thursday!
5 days ago, Brian Stoebner
Congress Practice
🤼 BCLB BEARS YOUTH WRESTLING 🤼

Parents and guardians, practices for students in Pre-K through 6th grade begin Tuesday, December 1, 2026, and continue through Wednesday, March 31, 2027.

📝 REGISTER HERE

Complete the BCLB Bears Youth Wrestling registration form:

https://forms.gle/46Q7d7LXXdq3biWq7

The practice schedule can be found here!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pmUma9__8cKRe7QbW4VF8lIFiPvWP-Wx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112407918954360413160&rtpof=true&sd=true

📅 DECEMBER THROUGH FEBRUARY

• Practices will run from 6:00–7:30 PM.
• Practice days will vary each week.
• Please review the full schedule for specific dates, breaks, and days off.

📅 BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 8

• Practices will move to Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Practice time will be 6:30–7:45 PM.
• The final practice will be Wednesday, March 31.

Our youth coaches are Al Johnson, Nike Diggs, and Lana Schultz. Coach availability is included on the practice schedule.

Please review the attached BCLB Youth Practice Schedule carefully and arrange for your student to be picked up promptly at the scheduled ending time.

We are excited for a great season with our young BCLB Bears! 🐻🤼
6 days ago, Caleb Travis
CLB
❄️🐾 WINTER SPORTS ARE ALMOST HERE! 🐾❄️

Families, please review the following start dates and practice information for Cass Lake-Bena winter athletics.

🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL | GRADES 6–12
📅 Starts Monday, November 16

• JV and Varsity: High School, 3:30–5:15 PM
• Junior High: Middle School, 3:30–5:15 PM

🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL | GRADES 6–12
📅 Starts Monday, November 23

• JV and Varsity: High School, 3:30–5:15 PM
• Junior High: Middle School, 3:30–5:15 PM

🤼 GIRLS AND BOYS WRESTLING | GRADES 7–12
📅 Starts Monday, November 23

• Junior High through Varsity: Elementary School, 3:30–5:15 PM
• Because wrestling is a co-op with Blackduck, additional practice dates and times will be communicated directly to students.

📋 REGISTRATION AND SPORTS PHYSICALS

Students must be registered and have a current sports physical on file before participating.

🔗 START HERE: STUDENT REGISTRATION
Access the Cass Lake-Bena Bound registration portal:
https://manager.gobound.com/family?entityID=h2022825213363cfe5ea70d454d79bcf

💻 REGISTRATION AND PHYSICAL UPLOAD GUIDES

How to register a student using a computer:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/7934242-register-a-student-for-an-activity-web-browser

How to upload a sports physical using a computer:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/8288335-how-to-upload-a-physical-web-browser

How to upload a sports physical using the Bound mobile app:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/15863285-how-to-upload-a-physical-mobile-app

Please complete registration before the first day of practice. Questions about registration or winter sports can be directed to the Cass Lake-Bena Activities Office.

We are looking forward to another great winter season. Go Panthers! 🐾

#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #WinterSports #PantherBasketball #PantherWrestling
6 days ago, Caleb Travis
CLB
Hello, Cass Lake-Bena Elementary families!

This is Principal Grover with a special announcement!

This Friday, October 30th, we are going to try something we haven't done in a very long time—Halloween Dress-Up Day!

We want to give our students an opportunity to have a little fun, show their creativity, and enjoy the day together. However, we also want to make sure we do it responsibly so we can consider continuing this tradition in the future.

Here are a few important expectations:

No masks or costume weapons will be allowed.

Students must arrive at school already dressed in their costumes or be able to put them on independently.

Parents should not take students out of class to help them change into costumes.

Costumes must be school-appropriate and allow students to participate safely in their regular learning activities.

Our goal is to make this a fun, positive experience while keeping learning and safety our priorities.

We're excited to give this a try, and with everyone's cooperation, we're hopeful it can become something our students look forward to each year!

Thank you, families, for your continued support. Have a wonderful day! Doctor Grover.
6 days ago, Josh Grover
Halloween
🏈 SECTION 8A PLAYOFF GAME DAY 🏈

The Panthers are heading to Waubun for the Section 8A Quarterfinals!

🐾 Cass Lake-Bena vs. Mahnomen-Waubun
📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ Kickoff at 6:00 PM
📍 Waubun High School

It’s win-or-go-home football! Make the trip, wear your maroon and black, and get loud as our Panthers compete for the opportunity to advance!

Thank you to Western Bank for its continued support of Cass Lake-Bena Athletics!
7 days ago, Caleb Travis
CLB
❄️🐾 WINTER SPORTS ARE ALMOST HERE! 🐾❄️

Families, please review the following start dates and practice information for Cass Lake-Bena winter athletics.

🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL | GRADES 6–12
📅 Starts Monday, November 16

• JV and Varsity: High School, 3:30–5:15 PM
• Junior High: Middle School, 3:30–5:15 PM

🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL | GRADES 6–12
📅 Starts Monday, November 23

• JV and Varsity: High School, 3:30–5:15 PM
• Junior High: Middle School, 3:30–5:15 PM

🤼 GIRLS AND BOYS WRESTLING | GRADES 7–12
📅 Starts Monday, November 23

• Junior High through Varsity: Elementary School, 3:30–5:15 PM
• Because wrestling is a co-op with Blackduck, additional practice dates and times will be communicated directly to students.

📋 REGISTRATION AND SPORTS PHYSICALS

Students must be registered and have a current sports physical on file before participating.

🔗 START HERE: STUDENT REGISTRATION
Access the Cass Lake-Bena Bound registration portal:
https://manager.gobound.com/family?entityID=h2022825213363cfe5ea70d454d79bcf

💻 REGISTRATION AND PHYSICAL UPLOAD GUIDES

How to register a student using a computer:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/7934242-register-a-student-for-an-activity-web-browser

How to upload a sports physical using a computer:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/8288335-how-to-upload-a-physical-web-browser

How to upload a sports physical using the Bound mobile app:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/15863285-how-to-upload-a-physical-mobile-app

Please complete registration before the first day of practice. Questions about registration or winter sports can be directed to the Cass Lake-Bena Activities Office.

We are looking forward to another great winter season. Go Panthers! 🐾

#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #WinterSports #PantherBasketball #PantherWrestling
8 days ago, Caleb Travis
CLB
We look forward to seeing you!
8 days ago, Amber Bellino
We look forward to seeing you!
🎟️ SECTION 5A TICKET REMINDER 🎟️ Heading to Laporte tonight to support Panther Volleyball? Please remember that tickets are available online only. Tickets will not be sold at the door. 🏐 Cass Lake-Bena vs. Laporte ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Laporte High School ADMISSION • Adults: $10 • Students: $5 Regular-season passes are not accepted for postseason events, and students must purchase a ticket. 🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://www.gobound.com/mn/regions/region5a/tickets Please purchase your tickets before arriving to help make entry into the gym quick and easy. Let’s pack the stands and support our Panthers! 🐾🏐 #PantherPride #CLBAthletics #PantherVolleyball #Section5A
11 days ago, Caleb Travis
CLB
🏈 SECTION 8A PLAYOFF FOOTBALL 🏈 It’s playoff time! The No. 7 Cass Lake-Bena Panthers are heading to Waubun to face the No. 2 Mahnomen/Waubun Thunderbirds in the Section 8A Quarterfinals! 🐾 Cass Lake-Bena vs. Mahnomen/Waubun 📅 Tuesday, October 27 ⏰ Kickoff at 6:00 PM 📍 Waubun High School Football Field The postseason starts now! Make the trip, wear your maroon and black, and get loud as our Panthers battle for the opportunity to advance! Thank you to Western Bank for its continued support of Cass Lake-Bena Athletics!
11 days ago, Caleb Travis
CLB