As part of the Minnesota READ Act, students will be participating in upcoming reading assessments designed to support strong early literacy skills. Our school uses CAPTI Read Basix, a brief, computer-based reading assessment that helps teachers understand each student’s reading strengths and areas for growth. CAPTI measures skills such as phonics, word recognition, and reading comprehension. Results are used to guide classroom instruction and ensure students receive the support they need to continue growing as confident readers. Families of students assessed will be notified when testing begins, and results will be shared once available.
Due to inclement weather and freezing temperatures expected this weekend, CLB 21CCLC Saturday Night Live (SNL) Day and Night Sessions are cancelled for Saturday, January 24th.
We appreciate your understanding as we want to keep our students, families, and workers safe. Details about our February SNL dates will be shared soon please watch for updates!
Stay warm and safe! ❄️
JH will still play Bemidji MS at CLB on 1/29
Here’s today’s lineup for Cass Lake-Bena Athletics:
🏀 Girls Basketball (JH)
• 4:30 PM
• 7th grade first, then 8th
📍 at Grand Rapids High School
🏀 Boys Basketball (Conference Games)
📍 at Pine River-Backus High School
• JH
– 7th Grade: 5:00 PM
– 8th Grade: 6:00 PM
• JV – 5:45 PM
• Varsity – 7:15 PM
Good luck to all our Panthers competing tonight. Travel safe and represent CLB with pride. 🐾
🐾 Panther/Bear Athletics – Saturday Schedule
Here’s what’s happening across Panther/Bear Nation today:
🤼 Wrestling
• Varsity Tournament (Time: TBD)
• BCLB Bears vs. Thief River Falls
📍 Thief River Falls High School
🗣 Speech
• Varsity Meet – 7:30 AM
📍 Cass Lake-Bena High School
🏀 Girls Basketball
• 8th Grade Tournament – 12 PM
📍 Deer River High School
•No JV Girls Game (Due to low numbers)
• Varsity Game – 1:45 PM
📍 Sacred Heart High School
🏀 Boys Basketball
• JV Game – 12:30 PM
📍 Sacred Heart High School
• Varsity Game – 3:00 PM
📍 Sacred Heart High School
Best of luck to all our student-athletes competing today. Go Panthers/Bears. 🐾
Here is a updated schedule for 1/17 at Sacred Heart (Bus leave time will be 8:30am)
JV Boys: 12:00 PM
V Girls: 1:15 PM
V Boys to follow
Here’s a look at today’s schedule for Cass Lake-Bena teams:
🤼 Wrestling
• Varsity Tournament (Time: TBD)
• BCLB Bears vs. Thief River Falls
📍 Thief River Falls High School
🏀 Girls Basketball at Pine River-Backus
📍 Pine River-Backus High School
• JH Game: 5:00 PM
– One 8th grade game only
– No 7th grade game
• JV Game: 5:45 PM
• Varsity Game: 7:15 PM
Good luck to all our student-athletes competing today. Go Panthers/Bears. 🐾
Please note the following reschedule for Boys Basketball from 2/17/2026 to 2/23/2026
🏀 Monday, February 23
📍 Cass Lake-Bena High School Gym
• JV Game: 5:45 PM
• Varsity Game: 7:15 PM
vs. Fertile-Beltrami
❗ Important: There will be no Boys JH game on February 23.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of Panther Basketball. 🐾
📣 Now Hiring | Cass Lake-Bena Athletics 🐾
Cass Lake-Bena Schools is currently seeking dedicated coaches to join our athletics team and support Panther student-athletes. If you are passionate about working with students and building strong programs, we encourage you to apply.
Open Coaching Positions
• Assistant Softball Coach
• Basketball Cheer Coach
• JV Track Coach
• K–6th Wrestling Coach
• Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
• Middle School Wrestling Coach
• Wrestling Cheer Coach
These positions play an important role in the success and growth of CLB Athletics.
How to Apply
Apply online at:
https://www.clbs.k12.mn.us/page/employment
Important Application Tip
The job listings page includes openings from multiple districts.
To view Cass Lake-Bena positions only:
• Click the Locations tab and select Cass Lake-Bena Schools
OR
• Open Options under the Search Postings box and filter by location
(Note: This is different from the general Job Search box.)
Join us in making a positive impact on our students, our programs, and our Panther community.
If you have any questions please contact:
Caleb Travis
Email Ctravis@isd115.net or call 218 335-2204 ext 1102
The Panthers hit the road tonight for conference action against Kelliher/Northome. Best of luck to our boys as they represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
📍 Location: Northome High School
🕔 Schedule
• 5:00 PM – Boys JH (7th followed by 8th)
• 5:45 PM – Boys JV
• 7:15 PM – Boys Varsity
💙 Thank you to Western Bank for sponsoring today’s Western Bank Game Day. Your continued support of CLB athletics makes a real difference for our student-athletes.
Go Panthers. 🐾
Minnesota Dept. of Education Training Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
5:00 pm High School Culture Room
Light meal will be served
The Panthers are back in action tonight as Girls Basketball takes on Walker-Hackensack-Akeley in conference play. Let’s pack the gyms and show that Panther Pride.
📍 Locations: Cass Lake-Bena Middle School & High School
🕔 Schedule
• 5:00 PM – Girls JH vs. WHA
📍 Middle School Gym
• 5:45 PM – Girls JV vs. WHA
📍 High School Gym
• 7:15 PM – Girls Varsity vs. WHA
📍 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
💛 Thank you to Western Bank for sponsoring tonight’s Western Bank Game Day. Your continued support makes opportunities like this possible for our student-athletes.
Go Panthers! 🐾
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
High School Culture Room
5:00pm
We’re excited to kick off our winter youth wrestling season. Practices will start at (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
Here’s what you need to know for today:
❌ 4:30 PM – Boys JH Basketball
Circle of Life @ Circle of Life Academy
CANCELLED
🏀 4:30 PM – Girls JH Basketball
Bemidji Middle @ Bemidji Middle School
➡️ 7th Grade plays first, followed by 8th Grade
Good luck to our Girls JH Panthers as they hit the road tonight. Go Panthers! 🐾
Our wrestlers are back in action this morning as they hit the road for tournament competition.
🕙 10:00 AM
Varsity Wrestling Tournament
BCLB Bears @ Parkers Prairie
Good luck to our athletes as they compete today. Represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride and effort. Go Bears! 💪🐾
