Cass Lake - Bena Schools is searching for individuals interested in the following positions: Para-Educators, Floating Custodian, Bus Drivers, Wrestling and Basketball Cheer, JV Wrestling, MS Girls Basketball, and Youth (K-6) Wrestling Coaches. For more information, view the document here: https://aptg.co/CZRS27 or contact Lori Bannor, Administrative Assistant: 218-335-2204 ext. 6001; lbannor@isd115.net To apply, please visit our school website at clbs.k12.mn.us
It’s time for Panther Girls Basketball and tonight’s matchups are proudly presented by Western Bank, our amazing game day sponsor! Thank you, Western Bank, for your continued support of Panther Athletics and our student-athletes! 💪🐾
📅 Tonight’s Schedule:
🏀 JH (7th & 8th) Game — 5:00 PM @ Cass Lake-Bena Middle School Gym
🏀 JV Game — 5:45 PM @ Cass Lake-Bena High School Gym
🏀 Varsity Game — 7:15 PM @ Cass Lake-Bena High School Gym
🎟 Tickets:
👉 https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/clbtickets?embed
📺 Live Stream:
👉 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/cass-lake/organization/79119/cass-lake-bena-high-school
Let’s pack the stands and show our appreciation to Western Bank while cheering on our Panthers!
This decision comes after reviewing our roster numbers at each level and considering player safety, coaching capacity, and the overall quality of the experience we can provide. With our current numbers, adding a C-Team would stretch players and coaches too thin and negatively impact all levels.
What this means for our athletes:
Players who would have been on C-Team will still be part of the Panther Boys Basketball program.
They will practice with the appropriate group (JV/Varsity pods, based on grade and readiness).
Coaches will focus on skill development, effort, and readiness for game opportunities at the JV level when appropriate.
We know this may be disappointing for some families, and this decision was not made lightly. We will continue to monitor participation and revisit a C-Team in future seasons if numbers allow.
If you have questions about how this affects your student-athlete, please reach out:
Contact:
Caleb Travis, Director of Athletics
Cass Lake-Bena High School
📞 (218) 335-2204 ext. 1102
📧 Ctravis@isd115.net
Welcome back, Panthers!
We’re excited to kick off our winter youth wrestling season. Practices will begin Jan 5th 2026 (3:30pm - 5pm) , and we can’t wait to see all our returning wrestlers and new faces on the mat.
Our focus for the early weeks will be building fundamentals, sportsmanship, and confidence. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend practices when possible watching and learning alongside your child helps build skills at home and strengthens our program.
Below is the link that will take you to the online registration form! We are accepting up to 40 wrestlers, and no more than that.
Form Link Here:
https://forms.gle/nQF7t3MR2iyosSJW7
Parents please be ready to help at practice, and monitor students. We only have one coach. Plus then you can learn techniques that can help at home with your child.
Here is the schedule all practices are in the Elem Gym
January 5th
January 12th
January 19th- MLK Day OFF
January 26th
February 2nd-OFF HS Event in Crookston
February 9th
February 16th-President's Day Practice
February 23rd
Switch to Twice a Week: Mondays and Tuesdays
March 2nd and 3rd
March 9th and 10th
Tuesday March 17th and Wednesday March 18th
March 23rd and 24th
March 30 and 31st-Last Practice
If you have any questions:
Caleb Travis AD
(218) 335-2204 ext 1102
Ctravis@Isd115.net
Al Johnson Head Coach
(218) 760-4949
ajohnson@isd115.net
✨ Shining Star Celebration Countdown: 4 Days ✨
We are getting excited to celebrate our 390 amazing elementary students who reached their attendance and behavior goals for the first term by recognizing them with an evening filled with dancing, photo booths, and more.
🕕 NEW Event Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
If your student received a ticket invite, please take a moment to RSVP. Your RSVP helps us prepare the perfect amount of sundaes/frozen treats, and we want to make sure every student gets to enjoy a sweet treat at the celebration. 🍨
Families, if your student did not meet their goals this time, there is no need to worry. Their next opportunity to celebrate will be in March 2026 during our Glow with Panther Pride party! More details to come.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please reach out to Del Sorenson at dsorenson@isd115.net.
Again, congratulations to the students and we cannot wait to celebrate with our panther families and shine the spotlight on our students.
🎶 UPDATED FLYER: K–2nd Music & Movement Program 🎶
Our Elementary Music & Movement program for K–2nd grade begins tomorrow Tuesday, November 18th! Sessions run every Tuesday from 3:00–4:00 PM, November 18th–January 27th at Cass Lake-Bena Elementary.
🔔 Important: Families must check which Group (A, B, or C) their child has been placed in before attending. This helps ensure smooth sessions and proper supervision. For group assignments, please contact 21CCLC Site Coordinator Del Sorenson at (218) 214-6289 or dsorenson@isd115.net
Registration is now closed for this activity. We are not accepting anymore student applications. Please, watch for more details for our Spring Session dates coming in Spring 2026!
There is no activity fee, and snacks and drinks are provided. Parents will need to pick up their child after each session.
See the flyer for full details.
Meals will be provided, and Late Bus transportation will be available. Students are required to sign up for late bus even if they do not plan to ride.
For more information, please contact the ALC office at (218) 335-2203.
November is national Native American Heritage Month. It was developed to recognize, honor, and celebrate the culture, traditions, and ancestry of the Indigenous People. It was established in 1990 under President George Bush and has become an annual observance.
Right below is the events of the week.
Monday Nov 17th - Beadwork Bling Day
Tuesday Nov 18th - Ribbon Skirt/Shirts Days
Wednesday, Nov 19th - Mocs Day for CLBMS & HS - Decorate/Color your Mocs for CLBE
Thursday, Nov 20th - MMIR Red Shirt Day
Friday, Nov 21st - Leech Lake/Native Shirt Day
Panther Cross Country started its season training in early August, competed in 8 regular season meets, and finished its season at the Section 8A Championship.
The team made its biggest marks on the biggest stages this season. The Conference Championships saw every Panther runner on the Junior High and Varsity Teams set Personal Records and had its first All-Conference runner. The team followed up with an amazing first team run at the section championship, outpacing many other larger and more experienced programs.
The team nicknamed the “Men In Black” not only made a name for themselves in the standings as the season progressed, but amongst opposing runners and coaches as well. The boys in their black Cass Lake-Bena uniforms earned their place as a team to watch and runners to be respected for their competitiveness and sportsmanship.
There were many stand out moments:
Markis Washington’s run to earn All-Conference Honors.
Zane Halse and his race streak of setting personal record after personal record.
Kenny Litzau took over a minute off his time to anchor the Section Team.
Fabian Wittner and his Junior High Championship dual at the Pine River Invitational with Cromwell’s Christopher Gatica.
Brayden Dahl’s return to the team for an amazing run at the Section Championship.
8th Grader Dashawn Oquist’s progress is Varsity worthy.
7th Grader Gavin Fineday cut 2 minutes off his PR, proud of his effort he said “I am absolutely proud of myself!”
After the Section Championship, the coaches and runners met and celebrated their great season. But these boys are competitors and talk soon turned to next season. They talked about goals and potential, individual and team: Running the times it takes to make it to the State Championship, bringing home more All-Conference awards, training to compete with the best teams in the conference and section.
As just Freshman and 8th graders, they proved to themselves and other competitors they belonged amongst the best. Just a few seconds and a few places separated this young group from the top teams in the Section. Watching these young Panthers shift from “I don’t know if I can” to “I know I can” is more than a moment of pride—-it’s the awakening of their inner strength.
These accomplishments are a credit to each runner’s talent, determination, character, and commitment to the team but also a testament to the athletic potential within Cass-Lake Bena. We believe in the talent in this community and the ability to be successful in Cross Country.
Panther Cross Country is on the Rise, and the program would love to add more runners to both our Boys and Girls Teams. Cross Country is for Everyone! Whether a competitive runner, an athlete wanting to improve your physical and mental conditioning for another sport, or someone who just wants to be part of a fun team and sport, all are invited to check out Cross Country!
From the runners and coaches–thank you.
To our parents, families, school staff, and the entire Cass-Lake Bena community, your encouragement at meets, your cheers, your support at school, and messages of encouragement on social media has meant MORE than you will ever know.
You’ve helped our runners believe in what Panther Cross Country can become and most importantly believe in themselves.
Registration for our Music & Movement program is now closed. We are thrilled to share that there was an incredible level of interest from our students! Due to the high number of registrations, the start date has been postponed to next week as we finalize programming logistics to best support our students who have registered.
Parents/guardians, please continue with your student's regular transportation plans at the end of the school day today. Updates will be provided to families as they become available.
We truly appreciate our families' patience and understanding as we work to ensure a smooth and successful launch. We can't wait to kick off this new fun and exciting program!