We are pleased to  inform you that the district will be resuming curbside food distribution beginning tomorrow, December 1st behind the elementary building. Families are welcome to stop by between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to receive their meals.  We anticipate full community distribution to resume by Dec. 9th.  A huge shout out to the food service staff, transportation personnel and all volunteers.  They are absolutely amazing. We also want to thank everyone for your understanding and patience as we continue to take the time and measures needed to ensure the safety of all.  Stay safe and  stay healthy.  Thank you for all you do.

• Sign-Up for Fall 2020 Cass Lake-Bena Food Distribution
• Food Distribution Times and Locations (updated 9.25)
• Food Service Menus/Newsletters:
  • November Menu
  • Nutrition Nuggets: Tips for Healthier Takeout

The Cass Lake-Bena schools are in the process of preparing for Distance Learning for all students beginning on September 8, 2020. In accordance with Executive order 20-82 issued by Governor Walz, the district will provide childcare services for children ages 12 and under for Tier 1 Critical Workers:
Tier I Workers:

• Healthcare and public health
• Law enforcement, public safety and first responders
• Food and agriculture
• Judicial Branch (essential services)
• National Guard (activated under a Governor Executive Order)
• Educators in pre-K through grade 12 settings
• School staff caring for children of critical workers
• Child care and school-age care providers

School Aged Care Request Form
School Aged Care Guidance and FAQ

Elementary Chromebook Request:

• CLB Elementary Technology Request Form

WiFi Hotspots:

• Internet hotspots are available for checkout for students to work on their schoolwork.
• One hotspot will be borrowed to each family and more data will be loaded for more students that in the household.

Wireless Internet Access of School Grounds:

• Wireless Internet access for school assigned Student Chromebooks is now available in the following locations:
• High School Staff Parking Lot (west parking lot by wood and metal shop areas)
• Elementary School Bus Parking Lot
• This wireless access will only work for school assigned Student Chromebooks, and will be turned on only between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.  No other devices will be able to access the Internet at these access locations.  Please use these areas for completing homework assignments during the Distance Learning period.
• Please stay in vehicles and maintain excess social distancing, the further from each other the better.  The entirety of these lots is well covered by this new wireless access, and you do not need to be physically close to the access point itself.

• All schools are wanting to make sure all student and guardian contact information is correct and up to date.  Please contact your school if you feel they do not have the most current information.