Cassville back to school info released

Calendar, enrollment, ParentSquare, schedule info given

The Cassville school district has released information for parents and guardians regarding the upcoming school year.

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, August 20. The 2024-25 District Calendar can be found at https://tinyurl.com/mry8szf9. The district calendar provides an overview of the year such as when school is in session and when the district is closed for breaks, professional development, etc.

For everyday events and activities, the district utilizes a Google calendar at https://tinyurl.com/yduahme6. This calendar is updated on a daily basis with school happenings.

New student enrollment

New students may enroll for the upcoming school year by contacting our district registrar via email at lsanders@cassville. k12.mo.us or via phone at 417.847.2221. Details regarding new student enrollment are at https://tinyurl.com/3xd8r7w4.

District communications tools

We are excited to announce that Cassville R-IV has adopted a new school-to-home communication tool called ParentSquare. It provides a safe way for district staff and parents to send and receive information. Details regarding ParentSquare, including how to activate your account, can be found at https://tinyurl.com/jhvprr95.

Our student information system (Lumen) syncs contact information directly with ParentSquare. It is vital that parents and guardians provide up-to-date contact information to their student’s building level office.

Download the free district app by searching “Cassville R-IV Schools” in the App Store or Google Play.

Follow the district on Facebook and Instagram by searching “Cassville Public Schools” on both social media platforms.

Food service information

Menus, meal pricing and free/reduced meal applications can be found on the district website at https://tinyurl.com/5n7jmdy4. Completion of the free and reduced meal application (https://tinyurl. com/bkkx9b48) by all families is appreciated. Completing the application helps our district in other areas beyond free/ reduced meal prices.With completed applications, our district receives increased state and federal funding, funding for teachers, technology and grant opportunities, scholarships for students, tuition assistance and reduced fees for activities.

School-based Mercy Clinic

In partnership with Mercy, the Cassville School Based Mercy Clinic will be open, 7-10:30 a.m. on days that students attend school, beginning Aug. 20.

The clinic is located south of the JC Duncan Gymnasium in the back of the gravel parking lot.

Building level information

Eunice Thomas Elementary

(preschool-second grade)

• Stop, Drop and Go (supply drop off and meet teachers) is Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m.

• Cassville’s transportation team will be available to answer questions during Stop, Drop and Go. Visitors will find a table, along with a staff member, inside of the foyer next to the primary office.

• Primary school supply list is at https://tinyurl.com/3zxkcpc2. Please be sure to follow this list when purchasing school supplies for your child.

• Preschool to second grade parents may escort their child to their classroom on the first day of school.

• Title I.A Fall Informational Meeting will be held on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the primary/ middle school cafeteria.

Cassville Intermediate
(third-fifth grade)

• Stop, Drop and Go (supply drop off and meet teachers) is Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m.

• Cassville’s transportation team will be available to answer questions during Stop, Drop and Go. Visitors will find a table, along with a staff member, next to the intermediate library.

• Intermediate school supply list is at https://tinyurl.com/4e47p969. Please be sure to follow this list when purchasing school supplies for your child.

• Title I.A. Fall Informational Meeting will be held on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the intermediate library.

Cassville Middle School
(sixth-eighth grade)

• Schedule and locker assignments will be available for pick-up today (Wednesday) and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. in the middle school office. If a child is unable to attend during this time, schedule and locker assignments will also be available in the CMS gym during Stop, Drop and Go.

• If students would like to meet their teachers and drop off school supplies, Stop, Drop and Go is Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. The district asks that middle school families park in the football field parking lot during this time and enter the building by the CMS gym.

• Any student unable to pick up their schedule before the start of school should pick it up on the first day of school in the middle school office.

• CMS school supply list is at https://tinyurl.com/73tjmfek.

• All eighth grade students will need to provide proof of vaccination booster for meningococcal meningitis and T-Dap before picking up schedules.

Cassville High School
(ninth-twelfth grade)

• Schedule and locker number pick up will be held today (Wednesday) and Thursday at the high school main entrance. Students will pick up their Chromebooks at their designated time as well. Times are as follows:

• Seniors: Today (Wednesday), 9-11 a.m.

• Juniors: Today (Wednesday), 1-3 p.m.

• Sophomores: Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

• Freshmen: Thursday, 6 p.m. — Freshman and New Student Orientation in the CHS Gymnasium. Parents and students are encouraged to attend this event.

• All senior students will need to provide proof of meningitis immunization.

• Lockers will be assigned alphabetically.