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The Newest Diary of A Wimpy Kid Book is in Sora!

Go big or go home! Big Shot is now available in the Sora Reading App in both ebook and audiobook versions. See your school librarian if you need help accessing the Sora Reading App.

There's An App For Us!

In case you haven't downloaded it yet, here is information about our CJSD 151 App. It is how we can best communicate with you!

Use the links or the QR code below to add it so you can...

• View news stories
• View calendar information
• View sports scores
• Access school and staff information
• Receive important alerts

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Cassia County School District is working to meet the needs of our children in a number of ways. These unprecedented times have caused us to look for additional tools that keep students connected to positive messages of hope and resilience. Strong emotional health helps all students reach their potential as caring, contributing and responsible friends, family members, coworkers and citizens. Our district seeks to support students and families in comprehensive ways.

For students in grades 7-12, we have partnered with SchoolPulse to support encouragement through weekly inspirational messages that come to your child and you, if you opt in, through text messages. The messages provide skills for coping with daily challenges and promote productive skills for communication and relationships. This tool is intended to strengthen a student's built-in support system along with encouraging personal resilience.

This program is optional and is only accessed if someone opts in. There are no passwords or logins and it is free. Phone numbers and responses are completely confidential and anonymous and will not be used or shared for any reason.

Students, families, and teachers, are dealing with a broad range of personal difficulties that may be causing distress and some issues take more time and more specific help. The district continues to encourage students and families to reach out to our school counselors or utilize our Connect program (1-800-926-9619), when needed. SchoolPulse is a complement to other resources for students and families. The district encourages you to utilize your benefits through the district's EAP.

If you have specific questions, please contact your school counselor.

Students and parents can opt-in starting October 8.

The benefits of reading aloud to your kids.

https://www.npr.org/2021/10/01/1041859001/reading-aloud-benefits-childrens-literacy

New Books in The Sora Reading App

The librarians throughout the district have been working to add the newest and most requested titles to the Sora Reading App. New titles and additional copies of titles with many holds on them are added every Friday.

Here is a list of the 50 ebook and 20 audiobook titles added during the month of September.

Safety is one of our district's top priorities. Tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism or any safety issues you're concerned about can be reported through our SAFE SCHOOL ALERT system.

Every report that is recieved through the SAFE SCHOOL ALERT system is immediately reported to our school administration so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. And,tips may also be submitted anonymously if you prefer.

If you have information about a threat to our safety, or the safety of an individual, do your part and report it!

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

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?

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

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