Cedar Crest Intermediate
August 21, 2026
Message from Mrs. Williams
CCI Families,
Our Rangers have been busy! To start the school year, students learned about the difference between their reading voice and their thinking voice—ask your child to explain it to you!
Looking for a way your child can stay engaged over the weekend? Here’s a fun challenge: have your child read a picture book out loud, video it, and email it to Mrs. Williams. Students who participate will earn $10 in Ranger Bucks per video/book, and their recordings will help create a library of audio books for our younger Rangers to enjoy.
💚 Let’s Stay Connected! 💛
Strong communication makes us stronger together! We are so grateful for the partnership between our families and school. Our teachers are dedicated to supporting your children each day, and we want you to always feel comfortable reaching out when you have questions or concerns.
For questions or communication with your child’s teacher, please use ParentSquare. To help us respect our teachers’ personal time, please do not contact teachers through personal phone numbers, text messages, Facebook/Messenger, or other social media. Messages sent outside of school hours will be answered during the next school day unless it is an emergency.
📧 Important Transportation & Attendance Reminder:
If you are communicating about transportation or attendance, please email Holli Land at holli.land@sedubois.k12.in.us AND your child’s homeroom teacher. This helps ensure that both the office and your child’s teacher receive the information they need.
👴 Grandparents/Special Person’s Day 🧓
Friday, September 11, 2026 We are excited to welcome our students’ grandparents and special people to Cedar Crest Intermediate! 💚💛 Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. Parking will be limited, so carpooling is encouraged whenever possible.
Students may go home with their grandparent or special person following the event if parent/guardian permission has been granted.
If your child will have a grandparent or special person attending, please complete the form in ParentSquare by clicking the link below: Grandparents/Special Person’s Day Form Forms are due by September 7.
We look forward to celebrating these special people in our students’ lives! 💚💛
💵Newsletter "Easter Egg"
Remind your child to answer the question at the bottom of this email by Monday at 7:00 to earn Ranger Bucks!
🏃 Ranger Gear Available!
Need some Ranger Gear? Check out the XC Store for Cedar Crest Cross Country gear! The store is open through Monday at noon, so be sure to get your order in before it closes!
Shop the XC Store 💚💛 Go Rangers!
⚠️School Safety: Upcoming ALICE Drill
Southeast Dubois schools utilize the ALICE safety protocol to keep our schools safe. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. Unlike traditional "hide-in-place" methods, ALICE teaches staff and students flexible, age-appropriate skills to make real-time decisions—like safely evacuating the building or lockdown and barricading a classroom door.
On Friday, August 28, our school will hold an ALICE drill. Before the drill, we will teach your children exactly what to expect and how to be prepared. While all SED students have participated in this drill for the last three years, we know these topics can still bring up questions. We encourage you to talk through these safety steps at home as well to help your child feel secure and ready.
🏫 Stay Informed About Southeast Dubois
At Southeast Dubois School Corporation, we are committed to keeping our families informed and ensuring transparency in the decisions that impact our schools and community.
If you would like to learn more about upcoming district construction projects, the operating referendum, or how school funding works, we encourage you to visit the resources below:
- Upcoming Southeast Dubois Construction: https://www.sedubois.k12.in.us/community/construction
- Operating Referendum Information: https://www.sedubois.k12.in.us/community/financial-information/operating-referendum
- School Finance Information: https://www.sedubois.k12.in.us/community/financial-information
These pages provide helpful information, answers to frequently asked questions, and updates as they become available. We encourage you to use these resources if you have questions or would like to learn more.
📊 NEW: Indiana School Accountability Website
The Indiana Department of Education has launched a redesigned A–F School Accountability website! This new resource provides families with easier access to information about school performance and accountability across the state.
We encourage families to explore the website and learn more about how Indiana schools are measured and supported.
🧪 Science Lab Fees Due August 28
Our 5th and 6th grade students will be participating in hands-on science labs throughout the school year. The 5th grade science lab fee is $5.75, and the 6th grade science lab fee is $5.80. These fees help cover the cost of materials and supplies used during science experiments and lab activities.
Please make arrangements to pay your child’s science lab fee by Friday, August 28.
Payment may be made by cash, check, or online. Please note that online payments include a $3.00 transaction fee.
Thank you for helping us provide our students with engaging, hands-on science experiences! 🔬🧪
As always, if you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to reach out! cassie.williams@sedubois.k12.in.us
Mrs. Williams
For information about your child's bus route, please contact SED Transportation Director, Mr. Ryan Haas. Please call 812-817-0900 extension 4 or email ryan.haas@sedubois.k12.in.us.
Mrs. Holli Land
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Haylee Hoffman
School Counselor
Ms. Shelby Hill
School Nurse
Mrs. Wetzel
Mrs. Rogier
Ms. Schroeder
Mrs. Haas
Mrs. Lueken
Ms. Sitzman
