Last week, students were enjoying one of our new Middle School Clubs, Pickup Basketball, led by Mr. Wilcox 🏀⛹️
🚍 Transportation Committee
Help us drive solutions for The Valley!
Cassadaga Valley is looking to team up with students, families, staff, and community members to find creative, practical solutions to today’s transportation challenges — from the national driver shortage to coordinating travel for shared sports and extracurriculars.
✅ Explore solutions to the driver shortage
✅ Improve coordination for shared sports & events
✅ Support safe, efficient transportation for all students
We are seeking:
2 Parent Reps
2 Students/Student-Athletes
2 Bus Drivers / 1 Bus Attendant
At least 1 Coach
🗓️ First two meetings: 10/22 and 11/12
We need your voice, your ideas, and your experience.
📧 Email mwilson@cvcougars.org today to join the committee and help us move forward together.
Help us drive solutions for The Valley!
Cassadaga Valley is looking to team up with students, families, staff, and community members to find creative, practical solutions to today’s transportation challenges — from the national driver shortage to coordinating travel for shared sports and extracurriculars.
✅ Explore solutions to the driver shortage
✅ Improve coordination for shared sports & events
✅ Support safe, efficient transportation for all students
We are seeking:
2 Parent Reps
2 Students/Student-Athletes
2 Bus Drivers / 1 Bus Attendant
At least 1 Coach
🗓️ First two meetings: 10/22 and 11/12
We need your voice, your ideas, and your experience.
📧 Email mwilson@cvcougars.org today to join the committee and help us move forward together.
Our CVCS Youth Volleyball Smashball program was all about fun first —introducing girls to volleyball in a supportive, high-energy environment where everyone could play, laugh, and learn together. It’s amazing to see our community come together to help grow the sport and inspire the next generation of Cougars! 🐾
PreK Small Groups in Action!
Yesterday our PreK students had a fun-filled day of hands-on learning! Activities included rainbow names, building the number 1, roll and color shapes, and an exciting fall-themed sensory hunt. We love seeing our youngest learners grow through play!
Yesterday our PreK students had a fun-filled day of hands-on learning! Activities included rainbow names, building the number 1, roll and color shapes, and an exciting fall-themed sensory hunt. We love seeing our youngest learners grow through play!
📣 Parents & Guardians 📣
We want to make sure every family is receiving important district notifications — especially as winter approaches and snow day alerts become more likely.
Yesterday, we sent out an all-call phone call and text message about our upcoming planned lockdown drills.
👉 Did you receive the call and/or text?
If you did NOT receive either, please email Melissa Wilson in the District Office at mwilson@cvcougars.org so we can update your contact information.
⚠️ If you received the call but NOT the text:
Sometimes, if you’ve opted out of too many automated texts, your phone carrier may start blocking them altogether. Please reach out to your carrier to ensure you're able to receive school alerts.
Thank you for helping us keep communication clear and consistent for everyone's safety and awareness! ❄️📲
We want to make sure every family is receiving important district notifications — especially as winter approaches and snow day alerts become more likely.
Yesterday, we sent out an all-call phone call and text message about our upcoming planned lockdown drills.
👉 Did you receive the call and/or text?
If you did NOT receive either, please email Melissa Wilson in the District Office at mwilson@cvcougars.org so we can update your contact information.
⚠️ If you received the call but NOT the text:
Sometimes, if you’ve opted out of too many automated texts, your phone carrier may start blocking them altogether. Please reach out to your carrier to ensure you're able to receive school alerts.
Thank you for helping us keep communication clear and consistent for everyone's safety and awareness! ❄️📲
It’s fire prevention week and local fire departments are visiting SES today!
Our SES highlight of the week goes out to Ashley Clark and Stacy Monroe for their amazing consultant teaching services & resource room! Through consultant teaching, they support students with IEPs through classroom collaboration with general education teachers. The resources room provides small-group instruction to build skills and confidence in a focused setting.
Thank you for helping our students thrive every day! 👏
#ValleyProud!
Thank you for helping our students thrive every day! 👏
#ValleyProud!
The Cassadaga Valley High School History Club is back!
The History Club kicked off the year with an exciting first meeting where students brainstormed a list of activities, trips, and projects they’re eager to take on this year. From local history explorations to volunteering, there’s no shortage of ideas or enthusiasm! We can see why this club is one of the largest at the school.
Club officers, elected at the end of last year, were introduced and are ready to lead the charge alongside the club’s new advisor, Mr. Schrader with support from Mrs. Richir. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic year full of learning, leadership, and Cougar Pride! 🐾📚
#ValleyProud #CougarHistory #CVCS #StudentLeaders #CougarPride
The History Club kicked off the year with an exciting first meeting where students brainstormed a list of activities, trips, and projects they’re eager to take on this year. From local history explorations to volunteering, there’s no shortage of ideas or enthusiasm! We can see why this club is one of the largest at the school.
Club officers, elected at the end of last year, were introduced and are ready to lead the charge alongside the club’s new advisor, Mr. Schrader with support from Mrs. Richir. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic year full of learning, leadership, and Cougar Pride! 🐾📚
#ValleyProud #CougarHistory #CVCS #StudentLeaders #CougarPride
Planned Lockdown Drills – October 15
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 both of our buildings (MHS & SES) will conduct planned lockdown drills as part of our ongoing commitment to safety and emergency preparedness. New York State law requires public schools to notify parents about a planned lockdown drill to ensure safety and reduce potential trauma for students and staff.
These drills are scheduled in advance and provide an important opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to practice lockdown procedures in a calm and structured environment.
Following the drills, building administrators will meet with faculty and staff to debrief and identify practical ways to further enhance safety protocols.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at MHS or SES. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe school environment.
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 both of our buildings (MHS & SES) will conduct planned lockdown drills as part of our ongoing commitment to safety and emergency preparedness. New York State law requires public schools to notify parents about a planned lockdown drill to ensure safety and reduce potential trauma for students and staff.
These drills are scheduled in advance and provide an important opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to practice lockdown procedures in a calm and structured environment.
Following the drills, building administrators will meet with faculty and staff to debrief and identify practical ways to further enhance safety protocols.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at MHS or SES. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe school environment.
🏈🏀 Student-Athletes & Families — Don’t Miss This! 🏐⚽
Cassadaga Valley Presents: The Sleep Guy – October 10th!
We’re excited to welcome Chris Sargent, known as “The Sleep Guy,” for a special FREE presentation focused on how sleep directly impacts athletic performance. Sargent works with student-athletes across New York State to help them reach their full potential — and it all starts with better sleep.
Whether you’re training for your next big game or just trying to stay sharp in school, understanding how sleep fuels your body and brain is a game-changer. This is a must-attend event for athletes, coaches, and families who want to unlock that next level.
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM — Family Dinner Fundraiser in the MHS cafeteria
🕕 6:00 PM — Engaging presentation by The Sleep Guy in the MHS Auditorium
Let’s take our performance — on and off the field — to the next level. See you there!
Our 4th Graders Had a Special Visit (Virtually!) with Author Katherine Applegate! 📚✨
Mrs. Wise’s 4th grade class had the amazing opportunity to join a live webinar with award-winning author Katherine Applegate, best known for The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, and many other beloved books. 💬🐘🌳
Students listened as she read from her newest novel, Pocket Bear, and then took part in a Q&A session where they could ask her questions directly. One of the most inspiring moments came when she told students, “If you don’t like reading yet, you just haven’t found your ‘best friend’ book.” ❤️📖
She also encouraged them to keep writing and sharing their stories—reminding us all that we’re storytellers at heart.
What an unforgettable experience for our young readers and writers!
Mrs. Wise’s 4th grade class had the amazing opportunity to join a live webinar with award-winning author Katherine Applegate, best known for The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, and many other beloved books. 💬🐘🌳
Students listened as she read from her newest novel, Pocket Bear, and then took part in a Q&A session where they could ask her questions directly. One of the most inspiring moments came when she told students, “If you don’t like reading yet, you just haven’t found your ‘best friend’ book.” ❤️📖
She also encouraged them to keep writing and sharing their stories—reminding us all that we’re storytellers at heart.
What an unforgettable experience for our young readers and writers!
🍎✨ Our PreK students in Miss Emmott's and Miss Bender’s classroom have been busy learning through play and exploration! So far this school year, they’ve:
👩🍳 Made delicious homemade applesauce
🎶 Built “Mat Man” while learning about body parts and spatial awareness through music
🌈 Explored light and color using the Kodo Kids Light Table
It’s been a fun-filled start to the year, and we can’t wait to see what they discover next! 💡🎉
👩🍳 Made delicious homemade applesauce
🎶 Built “Mat Man” while learning about body parts and spatial awareness through music
🌈 Explored light and color using the Kodo Kids Light Table
It’s been a fun-filled start to the year, and we can’t wait to see what they discover next! 💡🎉
We're still accepting applications for Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants! Cassadaga Valley Central School is always looking for caring, reliable individuals to join our transportation team! Apply today!
https://www.cvcougars.org/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.cvcougars.org/page/employment-opportunities
Inner Lakes Federal Credit Union recently spoke to the Business Math and Careers and Financial Literacy classes. Students learned the difference between a bank and credit union. They learned how to open a savings and checking account, what a debit card is, how to protect themselves against growing fraud and much more!
Homecoming dates and Spirit Week dress up days for next week!
The book fair is coming to SES! Click on the link below to preview books and set up the e-wallet for your students so that they do not need to bring in cash! This book fair is for elementary students during their library class. There will be a parent night in the spring for Literacy Night. If you are interested in volunteering to help students pick a book during their class, please email Kim Joslyn at kjoslyn@cvcougars.org
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sinclairvilleelementarysch
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sinclairvilleelementarysch
A Victory with a Valley View, from the JV football game on Saturday 🏈🍂
Mrs. Meeder's Meat and Food Science class partnered with Mrs. Kelly's Field Journaling class last Friday to help map out maple trees for future tapping! The Field Journaling class just finished their tree unit, and was teaching the Food Science class how to distinguish a difference between red and sugar maples 🍁
Our SES highlight for last week is our student services suite (Mrs. Nocero, Mrs. Myles, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Esselburn)!! They do a tremendous job working together to support students’ mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. By providing personalized care, crisis support, and early intervention, they help create a safe, healthy environment where all students can thrive.
Recently, students in our Construction Systems and CTE programs attended the WNY Construction Career Day at Local 17’s training facility in Lakeview, NY. They had hands-on opportunities to operate cranes and excavators and explore careers in welding, carpentry, masonry, and metalworking!
