Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools - #CLBSPANTHERS

See you at the quarter 3 high school conferences!

Boys basketball JV and Varsity will be cancelled today. Junior high will still practice tonight. Girls basketball JV and V will still practice. JH GBB is cancelled.

No JH GBB practice tonight.

Cass Lake-Bena High School is proud to announce that Haylei Pierce has been selected as a Triple ‘A’ Award winner, one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). The Triple ‘A’ Award recognizes students who excel in Academics, Athletics, and the Arts, showcasing their dedication to excellence in all areas of student life. Haylei has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the classroom, on the field, and in the arts, embodying the well-rounded excellence that this award represents. Her commitment to hard work, leadership, and community involvement makes her a deserving recipient of this distinguished honor. Congratulations, Haylei, on this incredible accomplishment!

The game against Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig had been cancelled for today.

🏀✨ IT’S A WESTERN BANK GAMEDAY! ✨🏀 Panther Nation, it's time for another exciting night of Cass Lake-Bena Basketball! Let's pack the gym, bring the energy, and cheer on our Panthers to victory! 📅 Date: 2/6/2025 📍 Location: Cass Lake-Bena Middle & High School Game Schedule JH BB @ CLBHS 🕓 4:00 PM: Boys JH Game vs. Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig GBB @ Nevis 🕔 5:00 PM: 8th Grade Game 🕕 6:00 PM: 7th Grade Game 🕕 6:00 PM: JV Game 🏀 Varsity Game to follow JV 🌟 Special Thanks to Western Bank! Today’s gameday is proudly sponsored by Western Bank, a dedicated supporter of Panther Athletics and our community. 🎉 Let's make some noise and support our Panthers! Wear your maroon, black, white, and gray and show your school spirit! 💬 Share your game-day photos and excitement using #PantherPride and #WesternBankGameday! GO PANTHERS! 🐾🏀

In Progress will provide a series of portraiture activities to students of all ages and their families. A guardian will need to remain with youth 12 and under. We will accept 10 students from CL-B and 10 from the Bugonaygeshig School. Day 1: getting to know the artists and history of work, develop an understanding of angles, composition, setting up backdrops, work with lights and cameras AND LOTS OF PRACTICE. Day 2: all participants will invite their friends and families to come and have their portraits taken. Students will assist each others relatives in posing and arrangements. If time allows they will edit. *Tj Lor, Mickies Kiros and Caley Elliot are the artists who will work with all youth. TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE EMAIL ehumphrey@isd115.net

Both JH games vs Red Lake will be played in the HS gym. There will be no games in the MS.

🏀✨ IT’S A WESTERN BANK GAMEDAY – JH EDITION! ✨🏀 Panther Nation, our Junior High Basketball Teams are back in action today as they take on Red Lake at home! Let’s show up, bring the energy, and support our young athletes as they compete on the hardwood! 📅 Date: 2/5/2025 📍 Location: Cass Lake-Bena High School & Middle School Game Schedule: 🏀 High School Main Gym 🕟 4:30 PM: Boys 8th Grade Game 🕠 5:30 PM: Boys 7th Grade Game 🏀 Middle School Gym 🕟 4:30 PM: Girls 8th Grade Game 🕠 5:30 PM: Girls 7th Grade Game 🌟 Special Thanks to Western Bank! Today’s gameday is proudly sponsored by Western Bank, a committed supporter of Panther Athletics and our community. 🎉 Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our future varsity stars! Bring the Panther pride and let’s make it a great game day! 💬 Share your photos and game-day excitement using #PantherPride and #WesternBankGameday! GO PANTHERS! 🐾🏀

📣 Attention Cass Lake-Bena Families! 📣 We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming Youth Sports season! 🌟 This is a fantastic opportunity for students in grades K-6 to stay active, have fun, and develop valuable skills. Here’s what we’re offering: ⚾ T-Ball: Kindergarten only ⚾ Baseball: 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th grades 🥎 Softball: 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th grades Important Info: 🗓️ Program Dates: June 9 - June 27 (week of June 30 off for the 4th of July), final week begins July 7 and ends on July 11. 📝 Sign-Up Deadline: May 15, 2024 (No exceptions!) 👉 How to Register: Fill out the form online: https://forms.gle/XnrLiMtTXvn7jNTq9 Or pick up a paper form in the Elementary or Middle School offices. 🎉 Don’t wait! Register your child now to ensure their spot. If needed, adjustments can be made later. Details on coaches, practices, and games will be shared soon. Let’s make this season an amazing one for our young athletes! 🐾 Go Panthers! #CassLakeBena #YouthSports #GoPanthers

🏀✨ IT’S A WESTERN BANK GAMEDAY! ✨🏀 Panther Nation, it's game day, and our teams are ready to hit the court! Let’s bring the energy, whether we’re at home or on the road, and cheer on our Panthers! 📅 Date: 2/4/25 Girls Basketball (Home) 🏀 📍 Cass Lake-Bena Middle School Gym 🕟 4:30 PM: JH Game vs. Circle of Life Boys Basketball (Away) 🏀 📍 Blackduck High School 🕔 5:00 PM: Boys 8th Grade Game 🕕 6:00 PM: Boys JV Game 🕕 6:00 PM: Boys 7th Grade Game 🕢 7:15 PM: Boys Varsity Game 🌟 Special Thanks to Western Bank! Today’s gameday is proudly sponsored by Western Bank, a true supporter of Panther Athletics and our community. 🎉 Let’s pack the stands and show our Panther pride! Whether you’re in the gym or following along, let’s make some noise! 💬 Share your game-day photos and excitement using #PantherPride and #WesternBankGameday! GO PANTHERS! 🐾🏀

🏀 SCHEDULE UPDATE: WESTERN BANK GAMEDAY CHANGE 🏀 Panther Nation, due to a lack of officials, we have adjusted the schedule for our game against PRB on 2/14. Please see the updated game times below: 📅 February 14, 2025 📍 Location: CLBHS Updated Game Schedule 🕞 3:30 PM: JV Girls Basketball 🕔 5:00 PM: JV Boys Basketball 🌟 Special Thanks to Western Bank! This gameday is proudly sponsored by Western Bank, a committed supporter of Panther Athletics and our community! 🎉 Thank you for your flexibility, and let’s keep the Panther Pride strong as we support our teams! 💬 Share this update and use #PantherPride and #WesternBankGameday to show your support! GO PANTHERS! 🐾🏀

We want to extend our thanks to our incredible high school counselors, Alisha Hillukka and Jen Voge, and middle school counselor, Nate Salscheider, during National School Counselors Week! Your dedication, support, and guidance make a significant difference in the lives of our students every day. Thank you for all that you do!

Elementary Drum and Dance is postponed for tonight only.

Some of the CLB Speech Squad hopped on a bus at 5 AM on Saturday and made their way to DGF to show off their speaking skills. They were led by senior Eowyn Post (5th place medal in Ex Speaking) and 8th grader Lily Chessmore (8th place ribbon of Excellence in Poetry).

The junior high girls game has been pushed up to a 5pm start time sorry for the delay in communication.

🏀🤼‍♂️ IT’S A WESTERN BANK GAMEDAY! 🤼‍♂️🏀 Panther Nation, we’ve got a full day of action with BCLB Bears Wrestling and Cass Lake-Bena Basketball teams competing on the mats and courts! Let’s bring the energy and cheer on our athletes! Wrestling 📍 Location: WHA High School 🕓 4:00 PM: Varsity Invitational – BCLB Bears vs. WHA Boys Basketball 📍 Location: Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School 🕕 4:00 PM: JH Game Girls Basketball 📍 Cass Lake-Bena Middle & High School 🕕 6:00 PM: 7th Grade Game 🕕 6:00 PM: JV Game 🕢 7:15 PM: Varsity Game 🌟 Special Thanks to Western Bank! Today’s events are proudly sponsored by Western Bank, a valued supporter of Panther & Bears Athletics and our community! 🎉 Whether you're at the gym or tuning in from home, let’s bring the Panther & Bears pride! Cheer loud and support our teams! 💬 Share your photos, cheers, and game-day excitement using #PantherPride, #BearStrong, and #WesternBankGameday! GOOD LUCK TEAMS! 🐾🏀🤼‍♂️

Please read this important information for grades Pre K - 5 students. https://www.clbs.k12.mn.us/article/1997567

On 02/15&16/2025 and 03/15&16/2025 the gifted duo of the "Quillionaire Society" will be here to present to our community the ways that our Ancestors honored and used the quills from the porcupine. They will take registered participants all the way through from introductory to advanced techniques. Participants will leave the workshop with two (2) completed quill projects. All participants must be ages 12+ and remain on site for the duration of the workshop in order to finish. Priority will be: 1. Current Cass Lake Bena students, age 12+ 2. One of the current students household member 3. Community member residing within the CL-B School District Space is limited. Feel free to look at some of their work on their website: https://quillionairesociety.com/

🏀✨ IT’S A WESTERN BANK GAMEDAY! ✨🏀 Panther Nation, get ready for an exciting night of basketball as Cass Lake-Bena takes on Laporte at home! Let’s pack the gym and bring the energy as our teams hit the court! 📅 Date: January 30, 2025 📍 Location: Cass Lake-Bena High School Game Schedule • 🕔 5:00 PM: 8th Grade Game • 🕕 6:00 PM: 7th Grade Game • 🕕 6:00 PM: JV Game • 🏀 Varsity Game to follow JV 🌟 Special Thanks to Western Bank! Tonight’s gameday is proudly sponsored by Western Bank, a dedicated supporter of Panther Athletics and our community. 🎉 Let’s bring the noise, wear our maroon, black, white, and gray, and cheer our Panthers to victory! 💬 Share your game-day photos and excitement using #PantherPride and #WesternBankGameday! GO PANTHERS! 🐾🏀