Cassadaga Valley Central School District

MHS students had a pancake topping bar for lunch, on Friday, for Valentine’s Day! 🥞💞

As part of our Make The Valley Proud campaign, we've continued with our "These Cougars Can Roar" mantra that really embodies what it means to be a Cassadaga Valley Cougar. Twice a year, we dive in and identify staff and students who embody our ROAR traits and we're excited to announce our 2025-2026 first semester ROAR recipients! These amazing staff and students were recognized at last week's Board of Education meeting where they got to hear what they were nominated for, followed by a brief reception to celebrate their achievements! Congratulations to the following:

Alison Hammond
Nicole Warsitz
Sam Smith
Sophia Miller
Catherine Easton
Angelica Mullen
Peggy Heath
Tucker Bruyer
Heidi Ottaway
Alexis Pattyson
Candace Lang
The dynamic duo, Ashley Johnson & Jeff Runge
Unable to attend: Lizzie Daughenbaugh, Corey Bell, Sureniety Suppa, Jake Wilcox

#ValleyProud #TheseCougarsCanROAR

Save the date! March 5th will be our annual Family Literacy Night at SES! Stay tuned for more fun and exciting details about the event!

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is hosting their annual spring blood drive for the Community Blood Bank on Thursday, March 12th, in the little gym! Students can get parent permission slips (16 years old) from Ms. Pleszewski in the Guidance Office. Students over the age of 16 do not need parent permission. Staff and community members do not need to sign up for a slot but if you would like to reserve one, please sign up with Ms. Pleszewski via email. Any questions, please contact epleszewski@cvcougars.org.

A big shoutout to our amazing middle schoolers: Brayden Beichner, Gracelynn Meyers, Hannah Jackson, Jake Skinner, Joelle Spitzer, Summer Johnson, Brielle Buchanan, Hannah George, Elora Kelley, Zoey Matteson, and Lydia Petry! Their wonderful artwork has been selected for the 2026 Middle School Juried Art Show at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. It's on display until March 16th, so be sure to check it out!

A couple of weeks ago, our PreK classrooms had the sweetest surprise when Kabob Country Bears came to visit! 🧸✨

Each student had the special opportunity to choose their very own bear, help stuff it, add a heart inside, and pick out a bowtie to make it extra special. The excitement on their faces was priceless! Once their bears were perfectly stuffed and styled, our wonderful adults helped sew them shut so they were ready for lots of love and cuddles.

It was such a fun, hands-on experience and a memory our students will cherish. 💕

We’re sharing some photos from this special day, along with the beautiful thank-you banner our students made for Kabob. Thank you for bringing so many smiles to our classrooms!

Sending lots of love to our dedicated bus drivers! ♥️

The Middle School History Club students spread the Valentine’s spirit by putting together cards and heart-shaped treats for our amazing Cassadaga Valley Transportation team. They were so excited to deliver them in person as a small but heartfelt thank you for the smiles, safety, and care our drivers show every single day

We truly appreciate all you do to get our students to and from school safely—today and always! 💕

Mrs. Schrader’s Business Math class had the privilege of learning about the economy of Uganda today. We explored the country’s Gross Domestic Product, currency, health care system, religion, government, education system, family structure, taxes, and many other topics. Students made meaningful connections to concepts they have been studying in their Global Studies class. They were shocked to learn that 75% of children do not attend school.

Joshua Mubiru is the Youth Leader for the Ambassadors of Encouragement Church in Komamboga, Uganda. In addition to his important role working with youth, he also serves as the Financial Officer for the Elimu Foundation. These organizations provide educational resources and support to youth in his district who may not otherwise be able to attend school. While visiting, he is partnering with various community leaders, pastors, and ministries who are working together to do the same in Chautauqua County.

He will be speaking at Park Church this Sunday, the 15th, from 6–8 PM. If you or someone you know is interested in attending, details can be found on the church’s Facebook page.

Yesterday's Spirit Week theme at MHS was PS I Love You Day! This year's theme is "Be the Light" - Within this year’s design is a lighthouse. It stands not only as a beacon in the dark but as a call to action, to reach out to listen and be present for those who feel lost. If you are struggling, please know that you are not alone. Help is available, and hope is real. We encourage all to spread love to the world, others and most importantly, yourself.

Always remember you are the gatekeeper of something so much bigger. P.S. We Love You.

Check out the January/February 2026 edition of The Cougar Post, developed by Sinclairville Elementary 4th and 5th grade students! https://aptg.co/nFXqh-

🥎 Attention Varsity & JV Softball Players! 🥎

Get ready for the 2026 Softball Season with a special Dual Skill Clinic at CVCS – HS Gym on Tuesday, February 24th!

🕟 4:30–5:30 PM – Throwing Clinic
(Open to all players)

🕠 5:30–7:30 PM – Pitching Clinic
(Pitchers, please bring a partner to catch for you)

A huge thank you to our Softball Boosters for covering the cost of this clinic! 🙌

Don’t miss this great opportunity to sharpen your skills and prepare for an exciting season ahead. We can’t wait to see you there!

Big Congratulations Are in Order!

Congratulations goes out to Traci Stevenson, one of our outstanding Special Education teachers at the MHS, and Tina Richir, Social Studies Department Chair and teacher, on being selected to present at the New York State Council of Social Studies Convention in Binghamton, NY!

Their engaging presentation, “Bringing Current Events to Life" highlights innovative strategies that bring real-world issues into the classroom and inspire meaningful student learning.

We are so proud to see their expertise, collaboration, and dedication recognized on a statewide stage. Way to represent The Valley and lead the way in educational excellence! 👏📚💡

#CougarPride #TeacherLeaders #NYSCSS #InnovativeTeaching #SpecialEducation #SocialStudies

✨SES Highlight of the Week✨
Be sure to stop by the main lobby and check out our Name the Cougar display! 🐾
Each month, we’re highlighting positive expectations in different areas of our school:

January: Cafeteria 🍎
February: Hallway 🚶‍♀️
March: Restroom 🚻
April: Assembly 🎤
May: Classroom 📚
June: Bus 🚌

Let’s work together to show Cougar pride everywhere we go! 💙♥️

⚾⚾Babe Ruth 13U World Series Tryouts Announced⚾⚾
World Series Returns to Jamestown, NY – August 14–22, 2026

Jamestown, NY — The 13U Babe Ruth World Series is officially returning to Jamestown, New York, and will be hosted at the historic Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park from August 14–22, 2026.

The Babe Ruth World Series Committee is proud to announce that Joseph B. Crawford, a born and raised Jamestown resident, has been selected as Manager of the Jamestown 13U Babe Ruth World Series Team.

Mr. Crawford and his coaching staff are currently seeking 10–15 players from the surrounding areas to represent Jamestown on the World Series stage. Player roles being evaluated include Pitcher-Only, Position Players, Two-Way Players, Defensive Specialists, and Speed-Based Players.

Tryout Information
Tryouts will be held on the following dates:
 Sunday, February 15, 2026
 Sunday, February 22, 2026
 Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location:
Gold Star Athletics
1765 Lindquist Drive
Falconer, NY 14733

Players are strongly encouraged to attend all three tryout dates.

Player Eligibility
 Players must be born between May 1, 2012, and April 30, 2014
 Players must reside in or attend school in one of the following school districts:
Jamestown, Falconer, Frewsburg, Lakewood, Cassadaga, Chautauqua Lake, Bemus Point, Westfield, Sherman, Panama, Ripley, Brockton, Fredonia, Dunkirk, Silver Creek, Forestville, Gowanda, Randolph, Clymer, Pine Valley, Little Valley, Franklinville, Salamanca, Ellicottville (NY), or Warren, PA

Program Expectations

Selected players will be required to participate in the Jamestown Babe Ruth League. Once the roster is announced, the team will practice multiple times per week throughout the spring and summer. The program plans to compete in tournaments, pickup games, and scrimmages in preparation for the World Series.

Contact Information
All questions regarding tryouts, sponsorship opportunities, fundraising, or team information should be directed to:
Joseph B. Crawford
716-490-1829

Today's Spirit Week theme is Wall Swap Day! Students were to dress up in the colors of other classes' walls 💛🧡🩷💚💙