Cassadaga Valley Central School District

Yesterday's Spirit Week theme at MHS was PS I Love You Day! This year's theme is "Be the Light" - Within this year’s design is a lighthouse. It stands not only as a beacon in the dark but as a call to action, to reach out to listen and be present for those who feel lost. If you are struggling, please know that you are not alone. Help is available, and hope is real. We encourage all to spread love to the world, others and most importantly, yourself.

Always remember you are the gatekeeper of something so much bigger. P.S. We Love You.

Check out the January/February 2026 edition of The Cougar Post, developed by Sinclairville Elementary 4th and 5th grade students! https://aptg.co/nFXqh-

🥎 Attention Varsity & JV Softball Players! 🥎

Get ready for the 2026 Softball Season with a special Dual Skill Clinic at CVCS – HS Gym on Tuesday, February 24th!

🕟 4:30–5:30 PM – Throwing Clinic
(Open to all players)

🕠 5:30–7:30 PM – Pitching Clinic
(Pitchers, please bring a partner to catch for you)

A huge thank you to our Softball Boosters for covering the cost of this clinic! 🙌

Don’t miss this great opportunity to sharpen your skills and prepare for an exciting season ahead. We can’t wait to see you there!

Big Congratulations Are in Order!

Congratulations goes out to Traci Stevenson, one of our outstanding Special Education teachers at the MHS, and Tina Richir, Social Studies Department Chair and teacher, on being selected to present at the New York State Council of Social Studies Convention in Binghamton, NY!

Their engaging presentation, “Bringing Current Events to Life" highlights innovative strategies that bring real-world issues into the classroom and inspire meaningful student learning.

We are so proud to see their expertise, collaboration, and dedication recognized on a statewide stage. Way to represent The Valley and lead the way in educational excellence! 👏📚💡

#CougarPride #TeacherLeaders #NYSCSS #InnovativeTeaching #SpecialEducation #SocialStudies

✨SES Highlight of the Week✨
Be sure to stop by the main lobby and check out our Name the Cougar display! 🐾
Each month, we’re highlighting positive expectations in different areas of our school:

January: Cafeteria 🍎
February: Hallway 🚶‍♀️
March: Restroom 🚻
April: Assembly 🎤
May: Classroom 📚
June: Bus 🚌

Let’s work together to show Cougar pride everywhere we go! 💙♥️

⚾⚾Babe Ruth 13U World Series Tryouts Announced⚾⚾
World Series Returns to Jamestown, NY – August 14–22, 2026

Jamestown, NY — The 13U Babe Ruth World Series is officially returning to Jamestown, New York, and will be hosted at the historic Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park from August 14–22, 2026.

The Babe Ruth World Series Committee is proud to announce that Joseph B. Crawford, a born and raised Jamestown resident, has been selected as Manager of the Jamestown 13U Babe Ruth World Series Team.

Mr. Crawford and his coaching staff are currently seeking 10–15 players from the surrounding areas to represent Jamestown on the World Series stage. Player roles being evaluated include Pitcher-Only, Position Players, Two-Way Players, Defensive Specialists, and Speed-Based Players.

Tryout Information
Tryouts will be held on the following dates:
 Sunday, February 15, 2026
 Sunday, February 22, 2026
 Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location:
Gold Star Athletics
1765 Lindquist Drive
Falconer, NY 14733

Players are strongly encouraged to attend all three tryout dates.

Player Eligibility
 Players must be born between May 1, 2012, and April 30, 2014
 Players must reside in or attend school in one of the following school districts:
Jamestown, Falconer, Frewsburg, Lakewood, Cassadaga, Chautauqua Lake, Bemus Point, Westfield, Sherman, Panama, Ripley, Brockton, Fredonia, Dunkirk, Silver Creek, Forestville, Gowanda, Randolph, Clymer, Pine Valley, Little Valley, Franklinville, Salamanca, Ellicottville (NY), or Warren, PA

Program Expectations

Selected players will be required to participate in the Jamestown Babe Ruth League. Once the roster is announced, the team will practice multiple times per week throughout the spring and summer. The program plans to compete in tournaments, pickup games, and scrimmages in preparation for the World Series.

Contact Information
All questions regarding tryouts, sponsorship opportunities, fundraising, or team information should be directed to:
Joseph B. Crawford
716-490-1829

Today's Spirit Week theme is Wall Swap Day! Students were to dress up in the colors of other classes' walls 💛🧡🩷💚💙

Today's Spirit Week theme is College/Trade School Day! 🏫🧑‍🏭 📚🧑‍⚕️ 🎓 🧑‍🔧

Love the Bus Week 💛🚌

Thank you to our amazing school bus drivers!

Your smiles, patience, and dedication make our mornings brighter and our afternoons safer. Rain or shine, early mornings or long days, you show up for us—and that means more than you know.

During Love the Bus Week (and every week!), we appreciate all that you do to get us to school and home safely. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!

📣 Attention Junior Parents – Class of 2027! 📣

Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/10 at 6:00PM in the MHS MPR, for our Junior Parent Meeting. This important evening will provide valuable information to help you and your student plan for the road ahead.

🗂️ We’ll cover:
🎓 Graduation requirements
📅 College, career, and postsecondary planning timeline
💰 FAFSA and financial aid information, presented by a University at Buffalo representative

We hope to see you there as we work together to support our juniors as they prepare for their future! ✨

🎥 SENIOR NIGHT 🎥 Theme: ESPN 🔥 Bright lights. Big moments. | Varsity 🕖 6:00 Be there. Be loud. 🔥🏀 #studentInfluncerJakob

It's Spirit Week at MHS! Today is United States Day! ✨♥️🇺🇸💙✨

💜Cassadaga Valley SADD Invites Students to Support PS I Love You Day💜

This Thursday (for MHS) and Friday (for SES), students are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of PS I Love You Day, an important initiative focused on spreading kindness and compassion. The theme "Be the Light" reminds us of the power of positive connections and supporting one another.

We invite students to participate by wearing purple and reflecting on ways to show care and support to themselves and those around them. Additional information about the day can be found at psiloveyouday.net.

Our community stands together in promoting understanding, empathy, and mutual respect. 🤝💜

📘 Last Chance Alert! 📘
This week is your final opportunity to purchase a 2026 yearbook!

🎓 High School: $70
📚 Middle School: $27

Bring cash or check (made payable to Valley View 2026) to Mrs. Bennink in Room 125 to reserve your copy before they’re gone! ⏳✨

The Key Club recently held their February monthly meeting where they made "mason jar" Valentines filled with chocolates for each teacher. The club members will personally deliver these next week 💙♥️