Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Mini-Cassia PAuSe Suicide Prevention Awareness and Support and a group of Cassia High School seniors are working together to spread awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.

Two activities are currently being planned, a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk and a Community event featuring speaker Gabe Salazar.

The Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk will be on Friday, September 17 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Riverside Park in Heyburn. Because every life matters! You are not alone! Come walk with us!

The Community Event will be on October 15 at 7:00 PM in the King Fine Arts Center. Gabe Salazar will be presenting "Born on accident, living on purpose, resiliency, hope and finding direction in a hopeless situation."

For more information, see the flyers below or contact PAuSe at pauseminicassia@gmail.com or www.pauseminicassia.com

Walk With Us Flyer

Community Event Flyer

2021-2022 Start and End Times

Monday - Thursday

Tardy Bell - 8:20 AM

End of Day Bell - 3:40 PM

2021-2022 Registration Information

Registration will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 10th and 11th from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM

The first day of school is Monday, August 23rd. 

Online registration is available starting August 10th , see instructions below.

Watch this video tutorial courtesy of the BHS counseling page for help with making changes to your schedule.

Online Registration Instructions

New students will set up a new account. If you do not live in this school district, you will need to go through the Open Enrollment Process at the District Office before you can enroll online.

Returning students may register at anytime. Once you are in the portal, you need to check the box that you live in the district.

To register online, Go to https://cas.cassiaschools.org.

You will need the student ID number, available from your school secretary, and Date of Birth to log in to the registration portal. Follow the online instructions to update any information. If the information in the grayed boxes are correct, you do not need to enter anything. After you are finished, click "Save and Next."

 RRES Supply List

Julie's Clothes for Kids Book Drive

New Books Needed

Books to be distributed in conjunction with JULIE'S CLOTHES FOR KIDS--in memory of Julie Breshears--providing school clothes and educational resources for children in need.

Books should be appropriate for students grades K thru 8

Drop-off books by May 15th to:

• Young Buick GMC
• Young Chrysler Jeep Dodge
• Young Power Sports

THANK YOU!

The Mini-Cassia Event will take place on August 13, 2021 and is brought to you by Young Caring For Our Young, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization

Click HERE for more information.

Julie's Clothes

Sora Sweet Reads Summer Reading Program

The libraries in the Cassia County School District are gearing up for summer break. While summer presents an opportunity to relax and enjoy the sunshine, we want our students to continue to find ways to read while away from the classroom.

We have an exciting reading service available through Sora, the student reading app, which provides free 24/7 access to eBooks and audiobooks. What better way to engage your student’s mind than through reading?

Starting May 5 and running until August 20, 2021, the Sora Sweet Reads program will offer a collection of Juvenile and Young Adult titles that will be prominently displayed in Sora for quick and easy unlimited access. You can explore the title offerings and learn more about the program here.

Sora provides the quickest and easiest way to get started with digital titles from our school district. Students can simply log in using their school Gmail address and password and instantly access tens of thousands of eBooks and audiobooks on virtually any device. Get started today here or download the free Sora app for Android or iOS.

Our library name is Cassia County School District. Students should also add the IDEA by ICfL (The State of Idaho Library) and the LIBRI Systems, Inc. (The Burley, Rupert, and Jerome Public Libraries) Libraries to their app. The can also borrow books from these collections.

Questions? Contact your school librarian or David Cole at coldavid@cassiaschools.org.

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.

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.

• When Should I Stay Home?
• ¿Cuándo debo quedarme en casa?

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.
School priorities are consistent from year to year; support high levels of learning and protect students and staff.

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

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.

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

Talking to Children About COVID-19

A Resource for Parents from the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses.

Read the Parent Resource Here

Emergency School Closure Food Plan

The district is providing free meals for children 18 and under. Please follow this link for more information.

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.

Watch The Video

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.