January 16th, 2026

Wildcat Community,

As we move through January, Cedar Bluffs continues to stay busy with learning, activities, and opportunities for our students and families. This week’s newsletter includes important updates, upcoming events, and reminders to help keep everyone informed and connected. Thank you for your continued support of our Wildcats as we work together to make this a successful and productive start to the new year.

The Cedar Bluffs HOSA chapter and the Redcross will be hosting a blood drive on January 28th . It will be held at the City Auditorium from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Wildcats to schedule an appointment.

Giving blood on will qualify you to earn a $20 e-gift card!

The CB Cheerleaders are excited to host a Junior Cheer Clinic for students in Kindergarten through fifth grade! Check out the flyer for more information and register using the QR code or the link below.

Please contact Coach Zink with any questions at danica.zink@cbwildcats.org.

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/qfvJKY16afUnSP4fA

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.

Reminder: There will be no school on January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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..

Be sure to mark your calendars for Spring testing dates! On testing days, please help students be successful by ensuring they get enough sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive ready to do their best. We will provide breakfast each morning and snacks throughout testing.

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.

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.

Think your squad has what it takes? We’re hosting a Pizza, Puzzle & Drink Game Night on Friday, January 23rd!

The Goal: Teams of 4 must eat the pizza, finish the drinks, and complete the puzzle. The first team to finish it all WINS!

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