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Ebooks and Audiobooks for Everyone!
All Cassia students, faculty, and staff now have free access to checkout and place holds on books and audiobooks from the Burley, Rupert, and Jerome Public Libraries through the Sora Reading App by adding the Libri Systems Library to your App.
See this flyer for instructions.
See your school librarian if you need help.
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Summer Learning Program
June 7-18
Forms due by May 3rd if your child is planning to attend!
Transportation and Lunch will be provided.
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Does your child need extra help with reading or math?
Do they need help with homework?
Help is available for all students EVERY FRIDAY from 1-3:30pm.
No appointment needed.
Don't forget that there is free lunch available as well on Fridays.
Please call the office with any questions.
208 645-2561
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When Should I Stay Home?
The district leadership has created a graphic to help parents determine when they should consider keeping their children home and when they should consider having them return to school. Both English and Spanish versions of the charts are available for downloading below.
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Statement from Dr. Shank
There are many questions regarding the start of school. Dr. Shank recently stated that "the priority is to get students back to school". A district reopening committee is meeting July 14 to discuss specifics regarding school operations. Once decisions are made, we will communicate with students and families should there be special considerations or accommodations for returning.
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Suicide Prevention Resources
Law Enforcement
Call 911 for an immediate emergency
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline
Contact the Hotline if you or someone you know is in crisis or emotional distress. The Hotline is available 24/7, TEXT support is available Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to Midnight, but CHAT support is currently unavailable due to COVID-19.
1-208-398-4357
1-208-398-HELP
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you are thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. It is available to everyone, is free, and is confidential.
1-800-273-8255
1-800-273-TALK
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Talk to Someone Now
Student CONNECT Program
Connect is a resource to help address a broad range of personal difficulties that may be causing distress. This benefit is free to any Cassia student grades K-12.
1-800-926-9619
Cassia County School District: CONNECT Program
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Mini-Cassia Food Pantry & Distribution Sites
Here is a list of food pantry and food distribution sites in the Mini-Cassia area that are partnered with The Idaho Foodbank.
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Free Online Reading Materials
The closure of our school libraries has made it difficult for students to access enough books, specifically fiction. The District Librarian has created a blog to provide information on free online reading materials.
Access the blog here: https://www.cassiaschools.org/Page/6638
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Talking to Children About COVID-19
A Resource for Parents from the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses.
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Emergency School Closure Food Plan
The district is providing free meals for children 18 and under. Please follow this link for more information.
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The Right Way to Wash Your Hands
Frequent hand-washing can keep you from getting sick from viral and bacterial infections, including the coronavirus. Following these simple tips will help you eliminate germs.
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Parent Survey
One of the pieces of the new Idaho school accountability system is a parent survey. This survey asks for your opinion on various topics to help measure how our schools are doing to meet their needs.
Access the survey HERE. Then, choose your child's school from the drop-down menu.
The survey should take between five and ten minutes to complete and your answers are anonymous. You can submit your survey until March 31, 2020.
Thank you for participating in the survey. If you have any questions, contact your school principal.
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IT'S OKAY TO SAY "I NEED HELP"
Cassia County School District would like to introduce a new benefit for students. Connect is a resource to help address a broad range of personal difficulties that may be causing distress.
