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
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

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

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! 🐾

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!

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!

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!








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! 🐾

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! 🐻🤼


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! 🐻🤼

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

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.
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!

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




