November 7th, 2025

Wildcat Community,

As we move into November, we pause to honor our veterans and express our deepest gratitude for their service and sacrifice. This month is also full of excitement and school spirit at Cedar Bluffs! Our annual Craft Fair is just around the corner—be sure to stop by and support local talent and creativity. Parents, please take a moment to check in on your student’s grades and progress as we move deeper into the semester. Athletics are off to a great start, with the Junior High Boys Basketball team tipping off their first game and the Middle School Girls Wrestling team hitting the mat for their first meet of the season—go Wildcats! And finally, we wish the very best of luck to our Play Production cast and crew as they take the stage next weekend.

-Mrs. Headid

Please join us for our Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cedar Bluffs High School gymnasium. We will honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans with student tributes, patriotic music, and a moment of reflection. All veterans, families, and community members are warmly invited as we come together to express our gratitude and celebrate those who have served our country. Veterans are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early for seating and recognition.

We are looking for Guest Speakers for our high school JAG class. Mrs. Hansen has created a google form in hopes to get some of our community members and parents into the classroom to help teach our students the different jobs and occupations available! If you are interested please fill out the google form linked to the picture attached.

With SNAP benefits currently paused, we understand many households may be feeling extra stress about putting food on the table this month. Please know you’re not alone — our community has several organizations offering food, support, and guidance right now.

Local Resources (Cedar Bluffs & Nearby Areas):

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Food Pantry
📍 300 S 2nd St, Cedar Bluffs
🕑 Open the 3rd Monday of each month, 2:00–3:00 PM

Fremont Area United Way Community Pantry
📍 445 E 1st St, Fremont
🕓 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 AM–1 PM and 4:30–6 PM

Salvation Army Fremont
📍 707 N I St, Fremont
🕑 Food pantry & emergency assistance available
📞 Call 402-721-0930 for current hours

Christ Lutheran Church Food Pantry
📍 725 S Main St, Fremont
🕘 Thursdays, 9–11 AM

Omaha Resources:

Food Bank for the Heartland – Statewide food assistance network
📞 SNAP/Food Hotline: 1-855-444-5556
🌐 foodbankheartland.org/food-resources

Heartland Hope Mission
📍 2021 U St, Omaha
🍎 Provides a week’s supply of food, hygiene items, and resources for working families
🌐 heartlandhopemission.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
📍 2101 Leavenworth St, Omaha
🕑 Choice food pantry, open Tuesdays & Thursdays
🌐 ssvpomaha.org

Lincoln Resources:

Food Bank of Lincoln
📍 1221 Kingbird Rd, Lincoln
🚗 Drive-thru distributions and partner pantries across the area

🌐 lincolnfoodbank.org/get-food/food-finder

Center for People

📍 3901 N 27th St, Lincoln
🧺 Food distributions, household goods, and family assistance
🌐 centerforpeople.org

Statewide Resources:

Nebraska DHHS SNAP Information Line
📞 1-855-444-5556 — for updates on benefits and eligibility

Nebraska 211
📞 Dial 2-1-1 or visit ne211.org

How You Can Help:

If you’re in a position to give, every bit helps!

• Donate non-perishable foods, money, grocery gift cards, or hygiene products

• Volunteer your time

• Share this message to spread awareness

Missing assignments can quickly lead to falling behind and even failing courses, so we encourage families to help their students stay on track. A few great ways to do this include:

• Creating a Canvas Observer Account to follow along with your student’s coursework.

• Logging into PowerSchool to keep an eye on grades and assignments.

• Having regular conversations with your student about their schoolwork.

To keep you informed, parents and students will receive an email every Thursday if a student has three or more missing assignments. This is a great tool to catch issues early before they turn into bigger problems.

PowerSchool is the main tool our district uses to keep families connected to their child’s education. Having a PowerSchool account allows parents and guardians to:

• Stay informed about grades and progress – Check assignments, grades, and overall performance in real time.

• Monitor attendance – See if your child is in class each day and track attendance trends.

• Receive important updates – Get communication from the school about schedules, attendance, and lunch balances

• Support your child’s success – By staying up to date, you can step in quickly if your child needs extra help or encouragement.

A PowerSchool account is one of the best ways to stay engaged in your child’s learning and ensure a strong home–school partnership.

If you need assistance setting up your PowerSchool Account, please reach out to Mrs. Sarah Sass in the high school office.

A Canvas Observer account allows parents and guardians to stay connected to their child’s learning in our online system. With an Observer account, you can:

• View assignments and due dates – See what your student is working on and when tasks are due.

• Check grades and feedback – Stay up to date on progress and teacher comments for most classes.

• Monitor course materials – Access class announcements, resources, and calendars.

• Support your student – Use the information you see to help your child stay organized, meet deadlines, and reach out for help when needed.

While Observers don’t complete work or submit assignments, this account gives parents a window into the classroom and helps foster communication between school and home.

If you would like to setup a Canvas Observer Account for your child, please reach out to Mrs. Headid.

To support student success, all sophomores, juniors, and seniors have access to John Baylor’s OnToCollege ACT Prep, a proven program designed to help students boost their ACT and PreACT scores while building confidence and test-taking skills. This resource provides engaging lessons, practice tests, and strategies to maximize performance.

Login Information:

• Username: Student’s school email

• Password: ontocollege

Students can log in and start preparing today at www.ontocollege.com.

Avel School Health Nurse Program

Our school participates in the Avel School Health Nurse Program, which helps us provide quick access to healthcare during the school day.

• How it works: If a student isn’t feeling well, they can visit with a registered nurse virtually through an iPad.

• What the nurse does: The nurse will assess your child’s symptoms and make recommendations for care.

• Parent communication: If the nurse feels your child should go home, you will receive a phone call directly from the nurse to discuss next steps. Please note: the call will come from 605-606-0550, which is not a school number. We encourage you to save this number in your contacts for easy recognition.

This program helps ensure that students get timely medical attention while at school and gives parents peace of mind knowing a licensed nurse is available when needed.

For questions about this service, please contact Mrs. Shaylee Siems at the high school office.

As a community, it’s important that we all do our part to keep Cedar Bluffs students safe. Recently, there have been reports of drivers — both students and adults — speeding or driving erratically near the school, especially during drop-off and pick-up times.

Please remember:

• Slow down when approaching school zones and crosswalks.

• Stay alert for students crossing the street, especially during busy morning and afternoon hours.

• Avoid distractions such as phones while driving near campus.

• Be patient — a few extra minutes of caution can prevent serious accidents.

Our students’ safety is worth every precaution. Let’s work together to make the area around our school safe for everyone.

Cedar Bluffs Middle & High School

Principal: Tina Headid

Asst. Principal: Tom Brinkman

Main Office: Sarah Sass & Shaylee Siems

Website: cedarbluffsschools.org
Location: 110 East Main Street, PO BOX 66, Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
Phone: 402-628-2080
Facebook: facebook.com/cedarbluffspublicschools