Message from Mrs. Williams

CCI Families,

📸 Picture Day is Coming!

Picture Day at Cedar Crest Intermediate School is scheduled for Thursday, September 24! Be sure your Ranger is ready to smile! 😊 Order Code: 0500MKF

🤖 Ready to Level Up with Robotics?

Does your child enjoy building, problem-solving, creating, and working as part of a team? CCI Robotics is looking for students interested in joining our 2026–27 VEX IQ Robotics Team!

No previous robotics experience is required. Students will have the opportunity to learn about robotics, collaborate with teammates, solve problems, and compete in this year’s VEX IQ game, Level Up.

Students interested in joining should complete the CCI Robotics Application and return it to Ms. Schroering or Ms. Sitzman by Tuesday, September 15.

Students should be prepared to:

Attend practices on Mondays after school and possibly some Saturday mornings from 8:00–11:00.
Work collaboratively and contribute ideas as a team member.
Keep up with schoolwork and demonstrate acceptable behavior.
Commit to the team throughout the season, with competitions held on Saturdays.

Students will receive more information about teams and tryouts in the coming weeks after applications have been collected.
Interested? Grab an application and give it a try! We can't wait to see what our Rangers can build!

👕 Homeroom Mondays!

Homeroom shirts went home with students today! We’re excited to start Homeroom Mondays at CCI. Each Monday, please have your child wear their homeroom shirt to school so we can show off our homeroom pride and build a little extra school spirit!

🟢🟡Learn More About the 2026 Operating Referendum🟡🟢

Southeast Dubois County School Corporation will have an operating referendum on the November 3, 2026, ballot. Included below is a link to a website with information to help our community better understand the referendum, including what the funding supports, why the referendum is being considered, and answers to frequently asked questions. For factual information about the referendum, please visit:

https://www.sedubois.k12.in.us/2026-operating-referendum

🏫 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.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to reach out! cassie.williams@sedubois.k12.in.us

Mrs. Williams

Communication is important to us! Families will receive a weekly newsletter every Friday afternoon via email and Facebook with updates, reminders, and highlights from the week.

Need to get in touch? Here’s who to contact:

Attendance: Mrs. Holli Land, CCI Administrative Assistant
📧 holli.land@sedubois.k12.in.us | 📞 812-817-0900 ext. 2
Health or medical questions: Mrs. Shelby Hill, School Nurse
📧 shelby.hill@sedubois.k12.in.us
🏥 Present at CCI on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Social/Emotional Support: Mrs. Haylee Hoffman, School Social Worker
📧 haylee.hoffman@sedubois.k12.in.us

We’re always here to support your child and family—please don’t hesitate to reach out!

9/14-11/13ILEARN Checkpoint 1 Window

9/14 5th Grade Suicide Prevention Presentation

9/16 NO SCHOOL, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

9/21-9/25 College Go Week

9/24 CCI School Picture Day

10/9 End of Quarter 1/Walk-a-Thon AM/Good Choices Celebration PM

10/13 CCI P/T Conferences

10/15 CCI P/T Conferences

10/19-10/23 NO SCHOOL: SED FALL BREAK

10/26-10/30 Red Ribbon Week

11/10 SED Professional Development Day

11/11CCI: Veteran's Day Program

11/16 CCI: Spell Bowl

11/16-2/5 ILEARN Checkpoint 2 Window

11/25-11/27 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

12/22 End of Quarter 2/Good Choices Celebration PM No Release Time

12/23-1/5 NO SCHOOL: Winter Break

1/11-2/26 WIDA Window

1/18Snow Make-up Day

2/8-4/9ILEARN Checkpoint 3 Window

2/15 Snow Make-up Day

3/5 End of Quarter 3/Good Choices Celebration PM

3/22-3/26 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break

3/29 Snow Make-up Day

3/29-5/ 7IAM Window

4/12-5/7 ILEARN Summative Window

4/13CCI: Math Bowl

5/7 6th Grade Dance

5/27End of Quarter 4, Last Day of School/CCI Awards Day/CCI Class Competitions

5/29 FPHS Graduation

SWICACC to host annual SWICACC Kickback Fundraiser

Let’s band together because every child deserves a voice.

Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition—known as SWICACC—is hosting their seventh annual SWICACC Kickback, Band Together Against Child Abuse, on Saturday, October 10th, at the Jasper River Centre. The family friendly event will begin at 3:00 PM

Free for all ages, this music festival brings together four local favorites— Debbie Schuetter, Jon & Stacey, GTP, and Akacia— for live performances to benefit your local child advocacy center. New addition to this event is a free Kids Zone. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local businesses in the River Centre.

Child advocacy centers are central to the safety of children and communities. Services are provided by specialized staff for children reported to be victim of abuse. SWICACC advocates for survivors, provides trauma informed services, and a safe center. Focusing on the safety of all children and providing hope for a world free of child abuse.

SWICACC covers Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry, Spencer and surrounding counties.

The annual SWICACC Kickback fundraiser is SWICACC’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy a night of local music while making a real impact. Band Together Against Child Abuse!

Flyer is attached and can be shared with all contacts.

Thank you for increasing awareness for your child advocacy center!

AWARENESS+EDUCATION=PREVENTION

The Forest Park Band Boosters will hold their monthly can and paper drive on Saturday, September 12th. Patrons in Ferdinand should have their items curbside no later than 9 am. There will also be a box trailer parked in front of Sander Family Meat Market in St. Anthony the week of the paper-drive until 8:30am on September 12th. Everyone not living in the town of Ferdinand is encouraged to place aluminum cans or newspapers in there or at the band prop shop behind the high school baseball field (along 14th St). Please note, we only accept newspapers and aluminum cans, NOT magazines, junk mail, or other types of cans. If your business has office paper, shredded paper or aluminum cans, we are interested in taking that as well. Please call 812-309-0366 with any questions.