Join Our Team! Looking to earn while your children learn?!
The Food Service Department is looking for friendly people who like to work with children.

Substitute Food Service Helper Applications are now being accepted.
It's an excellent part-time, on-call job that allows you to be at home when your family needs you there.

Applications are available on the school website under Departments>District Office>Employment Opportunities>Non-Instructional/Chautauqua County Civil Service Application https://www.cvcougars.org/page/employment-opportunities

Please call Heidi Ottaway at (716) 962-8581 ext. 1507 for more information!

In the wake of an unimaginable tragedy, we have been reminded of the incredible compassion, kindness, and strength that exist within our school community and beyond.

On behalf of Cassadaga Valley Central School District, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every CVCS employee, as well as the employees from neighboring school districts, our Mobile Crisis Team, therapy dog services, and the countless volunteers and community members who have stepped forward to offer comfort, care, and support.

We are equally grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and support from local schools and surrounding communities. The calls, messages, visits, helping hands, and thoughtful gestures have meant more than words can express. In moments when words are difficult to find, your kindness has spoken volumes.

We are especially thankful to everyone who has helped create spaces of comfort, provided a listening ear, offered a moment of peace, or simply reminded our students, staff, and families that they are not alone.

There is no perfect way to navigate a time like this, but the compassion shown by so many has been a powerful reminder of what it means to be a community. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has stood alongside us, supported one another, and helped carry us through these difficult days.

Please know that every act of kindness, no matter how big or small, has made a difference.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for showing up for CVCS. We are truly grateful to be surrounded by such a caring community 💙❤️

Cassadaga Valley MHS Extracurricular Calendar — November 2026
Please reach out to the MHS office with questions!

Monday, November 2
Mindfulness Club: Rm. 122, 2:15–3:00 PM
Art Club: Rm. 120, 2:15–3:00 PM

Tuesday, November 3
Camera Club: Rm. 119, 2:15–3:00 PM
MS Book Club: LIB., 2:15–3:00 PM
MS SADD Club: GUID., 2:15–3:00 PM
MS Heart & Sole Club: Rm. 122, 2:30–4:00 PM

Thursday, November 5
HS Key Club: Rm. 106, 2:15–3:00 PM
MS Heart & Sole Club: Rm. 122, 2:30–4:00 PM
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal: 6:00–8:30 PM

Friday, November 6
Middle School Key Club Dance: 7:00 PM

Saturday, November 7
Heart & Sole 5K: in Buffalo @ 9:00 AM

Monday, November 9
HS Quiz Bowl: Rm. 307, 2:15–3:00 PM
HS Debate Club: Rm. 306, 2:15–3:00 PM
MS Track & Field: Rm. 105, 2:15–3:00 PM
MS Pep & Pride: Rm. 110, 2:15-3:00pm

Tuesday, November 10
SADD Blood Drive
The Valley Remembers Assembly: 1:00–2:00 PM
HS History Club: Rm. 307, 2:15–3:00 PM
MS Crochet Club: LIB., 2:15–3:00 PM
HS SADD Club: GUID., 2:15–3:00 PM
MHS Trading Card Club: Rm. 306, 2:15–3:00 PM
Valley Minstrels Rehearsal: 6:00–8:00 PM

Thursday, November 12
**Extended Homeroom/Class Mtgs.** (Modified AM Schedule)
E-Sports Mtg.: LAB 781, 2:15–3:00 PM
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal: 6:00–8:30 PM

Monday, November 16
Tri-M Honor Society Mtg.: Rm. 122, 2:15–3:00 PM

Tuesday, November 17
MS Computer Club: LIB., 2:15–3:00 PM
MS History Club: Rm. 307, 2:15–3:00 PM
MS Pep & Pride: Rm. 110, 2:15-3:00pm
HS Bird & Wildlife Club: Rm. 306, 2:15–3:00 PM
Chorus Rehearsal: 2:15–3:00 PM
Valley Minstrels Rehearsal: 6:00–8:00 PM

Thursday, November 19
MS Science Club: Rm. 113, 2:15–3:00 PM
FFA: AG. SHOP, 2:15–3:00 PM
HS Book Club: Rm. 309, 2:15–3:00 PM
HS Science Club: Rm. 106, 2:15–3:00 PM
HS Cougars for Life: Rm. 201, 2:15–3:05 PM
Band Rehearsal: 2:15–3:00 PM
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal: 6:00–8:30 PM

Monday, November 23
GSA Mtg.: Rm. 120, 2:15–3:00 PM
MS Track & Field: Rm. 105, 2:15–3:00 PM
Chorus Rehearsal: 2:15–3:00 PM
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal: 6:00–8:30 PM

Monday, November 30
E-Sports Mtg.: LAB 781, 2:15–3:00 PM
MS Pep & Pride: Rm. 110, 2:15-3:00pm
HS Varsity Club: Rm. 126, 2:15–3:00 PM
Envirothon Mtg.: Rm. 306, 2:15–3:00 PM
Band Rehearsal: 2:15–3:00 PM

Congratulations to our Girls Varsity Volleyball team on making it to the Section VI championship game!! Below are some details for tomorrow's match!

Date: Thursday, 11/5/26
Location: Jamestown High School McElrath Gym
Address: 350 E. Second Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
Bus parking: Please park in the front loop on 2nd Street. Do not attempt to drive down to the gym entrance and do not park in the main parking lot.

Game times:
Class D (Cass. Valley vs. Ellicottville) @ 5:30pm
Class C (Portville vs. Randolph) @ 7:30pm

GoFan ticket link: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSHSAAVI

Livestream link:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/jamestown/organization/20918/jamestown-high-school

Let's show these girls and our community some Cougar support!!! ❤️🏐💙

It's that time of year again! Volunteers are needed to ring the bell at Sinclairville Superette! Our annual Red Kettle Holiday Giving Campaign runs 11/30–12/24, and we need your help to make every day count! 💙♥️

Our community needs us more than ever — local food pantries and families are struggling, and every donation makes a real difference. All funds stay right here in our area to help families with food, gas, clothing, hygiene items, eyeglasses, travel expenses and more.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Ryan Smith, Sinclairville Elementary School Social Worker, at 962-5195; ext. 2404 or email rsmith@cvcougars.org. Thank you so much for your support and let’s make this our best year yet!! 🎁✨
#CommunityStrong #SeasonOfGiving #TogetherWeCan

Attention new and returning ski club members: The Peek'n Peak pass purchasing affiliate website is back up and running. Online purchasing is once again available. The sale deadline has been extended until November 22nd, so there is still plenty of time to purchase your passes! Use the link below, along with our school's username and password to purchase your passes.

https://se-pknpk.secure-cdn.na2.accessoticketing.com/embed/login.php?emerchant_id=50

Group name: Cassadaga
Password: Cassadaga23

We are reaching out to share some heartbreaking news with our Cassadaga Valley school community.

Last night two of our students were involved in a tragic car accident. One of our students has passed away, and our second student is critically injured.

Our hearts are with both families as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy. We ask that our community respect the privacy of both families during this incredibly difficult time.

We know this news will deeply affect our students, our staff, and our entire community. Please know that our crisis response team is mobilizing to provide support to students and staff. We will open the crisis center today at 2:00 at the middle high school and tomorrow at noon. Please enter through the main doors under the clock tower.

If you need support, connect with those close to you or our team. There are no perfect words for a moment like this. Today, we simply need to take care of one another, give our students grace, and remember that we are one school community, and we will continue to support one another as we navigate this heartbreaking tragedy.

The Cassadaga Valley MHS had their second Seminar day today and it was amazing! Students spent their time doing college applications, career research, teamwork challenges, and life skills practice! Students were challenged to manage budgets, do mock interviews, and write professional emails. Our students are working on being LIFE ready at Cassadaga!

🎃👻 WHAT A SPOOKTACULAR DAY AT THE VALLEY! 👻🎃

From superheroes to storybook characters, classic movie favorites to some pretty incredible surprises, our Halloween celebration was FULL of fun, creativity, and school spirit! 🧡🖤

We spotted everything from Ghostbusters to Stargirl (a book character our 7th graders are currently reading 📚), our very own Cougar Baseball team ⚾, Shrek (complete with a REAL LIVE DONKEY!!! 🫏), Mario Brothers 🍄, 101 Dalmatians 🐾, Power Rangers ⚡... and SO much more!

Our students and staff went ALL OUT, and we couldn't love the creativity and Halloween spirit any more!

From all of us at The Valley, have a SAFE, HAPPY, and SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN! 🕸️🦇🎃

📢📢ATTENTION NEW & RETURNING SKI CLUB MEMBERS⛷️❄️:

Peek'n Peak is currently experiencing technical issues with their season pass purchasing website. As a result, the site is currently down. Peek'n Peak is actively working to restore the site.

In light of the ongoing issue, the season pass deadline has been extended until 11/22. Online sales are still not available. A separate announcement will be made when the site is restored and operational.

In the meantime, parents can call the Annex Office to purchase their passes. Calls are being taken daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call 716-355-4141 ext 7316 to purchase your passes over the phone.

🎃 Spreading a little fall fun and creativity! 🍂 Our Key Club members visited classrooms to help students paint and decorate pumpkins. A big thank you to McChesney Farms, on Route 60, for generously donating the pumpkins and helping make this festive activity possible! 🧡

GOOD MORNING, CASSADAGA VALLEY!❤️🐾💙

Our Good Morning Crew is bringing a little extra Cougar spirit to the Valley today… with a Halloween twist! 🎃

This morning, our District Office staff traded their usual attire for some Cassadaga Cougar baseball gear, proving that school spirit never goes out of style! ⚾️

And there's a little history behind one special accessory! Marci Hadley is sporting an original softball hat that belonged to her daughter, Amy, a 1995 Cassadaga Valley graduate! But that's not all! Amy and our very own Michelle Comber once shared the field together, playing in the farm league back in the day! 🥎Talk about a little Cougar history coming full circle! 🐾

From the ballfields to the hallways, the Cougar spirit runs deep in The Valley! Whether we're cheering from the stands, welcoming students in the morning, or celebrating Halloween together, one thing is certain: Once a Cougar, always a Cougar!

Wishing everyone a fun and spirited Halloween! And, as always, it's a GREAT day to be in The Valley! 💙🐾⚾️

🍵✨ Key Club in Action! ✨🍵

Our Key Club members were once again out and about, lending a helping hand in our community! 💙❤️

On October 17th, Key Clubbers volunteered at the Sinclairville Library’s Victorian Tea event, held at Park Church. The event welcomed a wonderful turnout from the community, and our students enjoyed serving delicious treats and tea while learning all about the fascinating history of tea! 🫖🍰

Superintendent, Tammy Mangus, also joined in on the fun, sitting down with local residents to enjoy the Victorian Tea and connect with members of our community. ☕💬

We’re so proud of our Key Club members for continuing to make a difference through service, kindness, and community involvement!

Our weather emergency test call will go out at 9:00 AM on Friday, 10/30/26. If you do not receive a call, text or email, please reach out to Melissa Wilson at (716) 962-5155, ext. 1253 or mwilson@cvcougars.org.

🔬🕵️‍♀️ Science Meets Forensics!

Our High School STEM/Science Club welcomed Officer Kent for a fascinating presentation on forensic science, bloodstain patterns, and criminology! 🧬

Students explored how science plays a vital role in criminal investigations, from analyzing DNA and fingerprints to examining bloodstain patterns and other physical evidence.

What an exciting opportunity to see science in action and discover how scientific principles help solve real-world mysteries! 🔍

🎃 SES Halloween Activities – Friday, October 30, 2026 🎃

Families are reminded that:

-Friday, October 30 is a 1/2 day of school.
-School begins at 8:40 AM at SES.
-The Halloween Parade will take place from 10:00–10:30 AM in the SES Bus Loop.
-Families are welcome to attend the parade! Families attending are asked to park in the parking lot ONLY at Park Church. The sidewalk will be accessible from the church to the SES Bus Loop, providing families with a safe and convenient route to view the parade.
-The SES Bus Loop will be closed to traffic during the parade for student and family safety.
-Costumes should be school-appropriate and safe for movement.
-Toy weapons or costumes that could create a safety concern are not permitted.
-Masks must allow students to see clearly or should be worn on top of the student's head.
-Classroom trick-or-treating will take place during the school day.
-Families should communicate with their child's classroom teacher regarding any allergies or dietary concerns.
-If your child will be signed out following the parade, families should have notified both the classroom teacher and the SES Main Office in advance no later than Mon. 10/26/26.
-Dismissal begins at 11:30 AM.
-Regular parent pickup and bus procedures will remain in effect.

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📢 SES Parking Lot Loop & Winter Traffic Update:
*Effective Tuesday, October 13, we now have six designated parking spaces located directly to the left at the beginning of the parking lot, each marked with an orange cone. These cones will be removed once snow removal is in effect for the parking lot.

These spaces may be used throughout the school day when needed, including:
• Drop off or pick-up at arrival or dismissal
• Attending a meeting
• Picking up a student early
• Visiting the school during the instructional day

If using one of these designated spaces, please walk toward the sidewalk and enter through the main entrance to check in at the main office.

🚫 Please do not park in any spaces marked with a “NO PARKING” sign. These areas need to remain clear to help maintain safe and efficient traffic flow.

❄️ Planning Ahead for Winter:
Beginning Monday, November 2, 2026, we will transition to our winter traffic plan.

The parent pickup line will begin at the start of the heated sidewalk and continue back from that point. Traffic will continue to follow the normal flow along the side of the building, around toward the maintenance garage, and then exit the property.

We appreciate everyone’s continued patience and cooperation as we make adjustments to keep arrival and dismissal safe, organized, and efficient for our students, families, and staff.

Thank you for helping us make Sinclairville Elementary School a GREAT place to be! 🐾

💼 Preparing for Success Beyond the Classroom! ✨

Students in Mrs. Schrader’s Life, Money, and Success class recently got hands-on experience preparing for the job interview process!

Marcy Sweetman, Director of Education & Accountability, joined the class to discuss common interview questions and strategies for crafting strong responses. Students also completed practice job applications and learned about the importance of professional dress, body language, and eye contact. After rehearsing with one another, they put their skills to the test during mock interviews with staff volunteers! 👏

A huge THANK YOU to Tammy Mangus, Marcy Sweetman, Reggie Cole, Karen Reynolds, Kelly Schrantz, Emily Pleszewski, Marie Torrey, Melissa George, and Rachel Turk for volunteering their time and helping our students build confidence and develop valuable skills for their future careers!

November events! Please reach out to the MHS and SES offices with questions.

Check out these great pics from spirit week📣!Way to show your CVCS spirit!❤️💙 #StudentInfluencerCatie #ValleyProud