☀️Some of Mrs. Peterson’s Pre-K class at SES is enjoying their new classroom rug, generously donated by The Teacher’s Desk of Buffalo. Her class was the lucky winner of a drawing through The Teacher’s Corner, a resource for our staff made possible by the support of the PTO, Mrs. Richir, and a schoolwide donation from The Teacher’s Desk.
We’re so grateful for this partnership and excited to see our youngest learners thriving.💙❤️
We’re so grateful for this partnership and excited to see our youngest learners thriving.💙❤️
Seniors in Mrs. Richir’s Economics classes recently explored how basic needs and wants impact their everyday lives — and how unlimited wants meet limited resources. To bring this important concept to life, students created original artwork paired with a creative backstory.
Their characters were inspired by people they know, TV icons, imaginary friends, or even their best buddies. Each student then presented their project to the class, explaining the economic needs and wants of their chosen character.
The results? A fun, creative, and eye-opening way to understand the foundations of economics! Students walked away with a fresh perspective on how these concepts play out in real life.
#CougarPride 🐾 #ValleyProud #EconomicsMadeFun
Their characters were inspired by people they know, TV icons, imaginary friends, or even their best buddies. Each student then presented their project to the class, explaining the economic needs and wants of their chosen character.
The results? A fun, creative, and eye-opening way to understand the foundations of economics! Students walked away with a fresh perspective on how these concepts play out in real life.
#CougarPride 🐾 #ValleyProud #EconomicsMadeFun
As we continue to work with our sourdough, last week we made personal pizzas and sourdough discard chocolate chip cookies. This week we will give our starter time to grow while we learn about knife safety and practice cutting techniques.
🍪A sweet surprise rolled into our bus garage this morning!🍪 One of our community members stopped by with a delicious treat to thank our incredible drivers — calling them the most courteous on the road and always willing to let traffic through when it's safe to do so.
👏 Thank you for recognizing the dedication and professionalism of our amazing transportation team!
👏 Thank you for recognizing the dedication and professionalism of our amazing transportation team!
The high school science club recently had its first meeting of the year. The topic was “the Science of Health and Wellness.” After learning several tips such as getting proper sleep, avoiding cell phone use in bed, yoga, grounding, exercising and trying to eat healthier, the students were treated to yogurt parfaits with fresh fruit and chia seeds.
How can September be almost over already?!?!! Thank you, Darlene Charles, for capturing this slice of beauty in The Valley all the way back on day 1!
Cross Country team getting ready for McQuaid Invitational. Wish them luck! #ValleyProud
🐾Cougar Learning Labs! 🐾 Click below for more info!
✨MHS Cougar Learning Lab: https://5il.co/3qcax
The Cougar Learning Lab is open to:
-Students seeking to grow in any subject area
-Students preparing for Regents or state assessments
-Students who would benefit from structured learning time
-Students interested in building stronger study skills and habits
✨SES Cougar Learning Lab: https://5il.co/3qcay
This is an invitation to grow!
-Students ready for extra practice in reading, writing, or math
-Students who would benefit from structured time to apply skills
-Students recommended for stretch opportunities in problem-solving or enrichment
Sign up by Monday, 10/6/25 👉 Google Form: https://forms.gle/P73aM8TE67eKVuCJA
✨MHS Cougar Learning Lab: https://5il.co/3qcax
The Cougar Learning Lab is open to:
-Students seeking to grow in any subject area
-Students preparing for Regents or state assessments
-Students who would benefit from structured learning time
-Students interested in building stronger study skills and habits
✨SES Cougar Learning Lab: https://5il.co/3qcay
This is an invitation to grow!
-Students ready for extra practice in reading, writing, or math
-Students who would benefit from structured time to apply skills
-Students recommended for stretch opportunities in problem-solving or enrichment
Sign up by Monday, 10/6/25 👉 Google Form: https://forms.gle/P73aM8TE67eKVuCJA
Our SES highlight for the week is recognizing our cafeteria crew and maintenance/custodial crew! They do an amazing job keeping our school running smoothly each and every day. From preparing and serving nutritious meals with care, to ensuring our building is clean, safe, and welcoming, their hard work often happens behind the scenes—but it never goes unnoticed. Thank you for all you do to support our students and staff!
As we continue to make adjustments to improve traffic flow and safety during student drop-off and pick-up, we’d love to hear your feedback on the recent changes to the SES Parent Loop. Your input helps us better serve students, families, and staff. Now that we're almost a month into the new school year, we'd like your feedback to know what other changes we should make, if any! Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
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REMINDER to all district families that Cassadaga Valley has a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! The Dolly Parton Imagination Library delivers books to children within the school district every month from birth to age 5 for FREE! Scan the QR Code below to join this program for your children!
👷♀️👨🚒👩⚕️ Future Careers in PreK! 👮♂️🧑🍳🧑🏫
Ms. Peterson’s PreK class had a blast reading Mat Man Hats, a fun and inspiring story all about different jobs and community helpers. After the story, each student chose a career they might like to have when they grow up—and then got creative decorating a matching hat!
The results were absolutely amazing, and it was so fun to see their dreams come to life through art and imagination. 💭🎨✨
Ms. Peterson’s PreK class had a blast reading Mat Man Hats, a fun and inspiring story all about different jobs and community helpers. After the story, each student chose a career they might like to have when they grow up—and then got creative decorating a matching hat!
The results were absolutely amazing, and it was so fun to see their dreams come to life through art and imagination. 💭🎨✨
Don’t forget to wear your Bills gear tomorrow!
🐾We ROAR Every Day!🐾
Here in The Valley, we live by the ROAR values:
Respect – for our guests and each other
Ownership – this is our school, and we are proud of it
All-In – with our hearts and our grades
Responsible – for how we act and how we are perceived
These values guide us in everything we do, including how we respond, reflect, and grow from challenging situations.
We are sharing a message with our families and community regarding the secure lockout that occurred on Monday, September 22, 2025. We believe in clear and open communication, and we’re committed to learning from every experience to keep our school safe and strong.
👉 You can read the full parent communication here: https://5il.co/3qa3a
And here: https://www.cvcougars.org/page/superintendents-message
If you still have questions or concerns, please reach out to the District Office to set up an appointment with Superintendent Mangus. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
October events for MHS and SES! Please reach out to the main offices with questions.
Coming soon to Cassadaga Valley: Cougar Learning Lab, an afterschool opportunity. Stay tuned for more information.
Yearbook ordering info for both Middle School and High School! **Prices increase after 9/26!**
If you have any questions, please contact the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Bennink.
If you have any questions, please contact the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Bennink.
This week we had the New York Air National Guard speaking to our Business Math and Career/Financial education classes. Pictured below is Technical Sergeant, Brendan Bartoo, of the 107th Attack Wing from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station speaking to Mr. Helwig's 7th period Business Math class. The students enjoyed learning about the basic training in Texas and the interesting drone information. He also taught them what the ASVAB test was and how it identifies potential military careers that match an individual's aptitudes.
Support the Cassadaga FFA by purchasing your FFA Apparel! We encourage community members to help represent our FFA Chapter! https://stores.inksoft.com/cassadaga_ffa_220026/shop/home
The site is live and ready for orders. It will close at 11:59PM on Monday October 13th.
The site is live and ready for orders. It will close at 11:59PM on Monday October 13th.
We have been made aware of an external situation occurring in the surrounding area. As a precaution, our school district has initiated a lockout.
🔒 During a lockout:
All exterior doors and windows are secured.
No one will be allowed to enter or exit the building.
Students and staff may continue with normal activities inside the building.
Please rest assured that all students and staff are safe and being closely monitored. We are following all safety protocols and will notify families as soon as the lockout is lifted.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
🔒 During a lockout:
All exterior doors and windows are secured.
No one will be allowed to enter or exit the building.
Students and staff may continue with normal activities inside the building.
Please rest assured that all students and staff are safe and being closely monitored. We are following all safety protocols and will notify families as soon as the lockout is lifted.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
