Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools - #CLBSPANTHERS

Summer school permission slips will be sent home with students this week! Please complete and return to school.
Summer school will run from June 15th through July 2nd, with no school on Fridays.

There will be no Drum and Dance tonight due to yesterdays field trip.

Softball Game Reschedule Updates!

We found a date for the conference game between CLB & Nevis! We hope to see you there for the Home Opener!

Cass Lake-Bena vs. Nevis
Friday, April 17
4:30 PM
JH & Varsity

It was a great night for CLB Speech last night. Four Panthers earned had earned their way into Sections, and all for meet there goals. Not all advanced to State, but all walked away feeling really good about where they are in their Speech journey. The to three in each category earn aplace at the State Tournament at Park Center HS next week. Here is how things finished up: Extemporaneous Speaking -- Brayden Tiessen (8th Grade) - 9th Place -- Lillyanna Wells (9th Grade) - 4th Place Great Speeches -- Olivia Miettinen (12th Grade ALC) - 2nd Place ADVANCING TO STATE Poetry -- Lily Chessmore (9th Grade) - 2nd Place ADVANCING TO STATE Thank you all for your support!

We’re excited to once again offer Summer Youth Sports at Cass Lake-Bena! 🐾☀️

Registration is now open from March 19th through June 1. Please be sure to complete the registration accurately and completely, as correct and up-to-date information is important for communication and planning.

⚾🥎 Programs Offered
• T-Ball – Kindergarten
• Baseball – 1st–2nd, 3rd–4th, 5th–6th
• Softball – 1st–2nd, 3rd–4th, 5th–6th

📌 Important Note: Students will be placed on teams based on their current grade level, not their future grade.

📅 Program Dates (Schedules for practices and games will be sent out at a later date)
• June 8 – July 2
• No practice July 3–4
• Program resumes July 6 – July 17

📝 Register Here:
https://forms.gle/zUshExqNnSioRGfn6

If you have any questions, please contact Caleb Travis at ctravis@isd115.net
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We’re looking forward to another fun, active summer for our young Panthers! 🐾

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⚾🐾 JH Baseball Update 🐾⚾ Due to low numbers, the JH Baseball team will not travel on Thursday for their scheduled game against Mahnomen-Waubun. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Panther Baseball.

⚾🐾 Game Day – Panther Baseball 🐾⚾

The Panthers are on the road today for a big doubleheader.

📍 Pine River-Backus High School

🕓 4:00 PM – Varsity Game 1
🕠 5:30 PM – Varsity Game 2

Two games. One goal. Compete.

#PantherPride #CLBBaseball #GoPanthers 🐾⚾

⚾🐾 Baseball Schedule Update 🐾⚾ Please note the following update for Panther Baseball: April 13, 2026 – CLB at Pine River-Backus • Varsity ONLY • No JH game due to lower numbers Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Panther Baseball. #PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾

🐾 Softball Schedule Updates 🐾

We have several rescheduled dates and updates for Panther Softball:

📅 New Game Dates:
• 4/13 vs Pine River-Backus (4:30 PM) ➡️ Moved to 4/28
• 4/14 vs Little Fork - Big Falls (4:30 PM) ➡️ Moved to 5/12
• 4/16 vs Clearbrook-Gonvick (DH) ➡️ Moved to 5/11

📌 Still Being Rescheduled:
• 4/9 vs Nevis (TBD)

We will share updates as soon as remaining dates are finalized. Thank you for your flexibility as we work through weather-related changes.

#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾

There will be no Drum and Dance tonight (4/8/26)

🏃‍♂️🐾 Track & Field Update 🐾🏃‍♀️ The Track & Field meet scheduled for April 9 at WHA has been canceled, and there will be no reschedule. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to work through weather-related changes. #PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾

⚾🥎🐾 We Are Hiring – Youth Baseball & Softball Coaches! 🐾🥎⚾ Cass Lake-Bena is looking for coaches to support our Youth Baseball and Softball Programs this summer. We are currently hiring: 🥎 2 – 1st–2nd Grade Softball Coaches ⚾ 2 – 5th–6th Grade Baseball Coaches 💰 Pay Range: $800 – $1,300 (depending on qualifications) This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact, build relationships, and help develop the next generation of Panther student-athletes. We are looking for individuals who are dependable, positive, and committed to working with our youth. 📄 How to Apply: Applications can be obtained by emailing or calling: Caleb Travis – Activities Director 📧 Ctravis@isd115.net 📞 218-335-2204 ext. 1102 Come be part of Panther Athletics and help grow our youth programs. #PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾

🏀🐾 Basketball Banquet Recap 🐾🏀 Last night we celebrated our Girls and Boys Basketball teams at the annual banquet, and it was a great way to recognize the hard work put in throughout the season. There were a number of awards presented, highlighting the effort, growth, and commitment of our student-athletes. It was a strong reminder of the pride and tradition within our Panther basketball programs. A big thank you to our coaching staff for organizing the event and for the time and dedication they give to our athletes all season long. Proud of our Panthers. 🐾 #PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers

The Mini Builders League will not meet this week (4/8). Students will be bringing home a note with more information. Please, make arrangements for your students and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

AIPAC Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00pm in the HS Choir room.