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.
This September, Karen Schrader, was the proud recipient of one the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation's Service Learning Grants. These grants integrate community service with traditional instruction, enhancing students' educational experiences while fostering civic responsibility. She is pictured with Executive Director Diane Hannum. Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested more than $21 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. Congrats, Karen! #ValleyProud
Our SES highlight for the week is recognizing all of the hard work from Mrs. Turk and Mrs. Runge in the main office at SES! Both ladies keep the building running smoothly! #ValleyProud
We would like to acknowledge some of our students who are running in the Lake Erie Rumble Derby this Saturday. These kids have been working hard getting their cars ready for the derby over the last couple months. Ben Hubler is running in the Youth Wire Class. Taylor Lahnen, Chris Hubler, and Makenzie Lahnen are running in the Youth Pro Stock. Lastly, Josh Davis is running in the MWFA Class. Help us wish them luck! #ValleyProud
"Through the Fog, The Light Remains"..... What a beautiful morning it was in The Valley!
The New York Army National Guard visited the Business Math classes and the Careers and Financial Education class. Both speakers were proud CVCS alumni, SSG Abbey Beebe and SPC Eric McKeown. The students learned how college could be paid for and different benefits they would receive such as life insurance, health insurance, better home loans and a great retirement plan. There are many career paths to follow in the National Guard such as welding, HVAC, chef, plumbing, carpentry, pipe fitting, medic, truck driver and many more!
