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Casa Blanca Community News

We will update this page regularly with interesting and exciting events going on at Casa Blanca Community School, so bookmark this page and check back often!

Hahajun (Family) Retreat Program BBQ/Picnic
Registration Full - Hahajun (Family) Retreat Program BBQ/Picnic flyer

Casa Blanca Community School (CBCS) invites you to the Hahajun (Family) Retreat Program bbq/picnic on March 23, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Casa Blanca Community School cafeteria. Activities include frisbee golf, basketball, and football. This event is full, and registration is closed. Just a reminder that CBCS is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free school! Transportation will not be provided. Call (520) 315-3489, ext. 2527 or ext. 8596 or email James Lopez or E. Chester for more information.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conference flyer

Casa Blanca Community School will hold parent-teacher conferences on March 6–7. Both days will be early dismissal days at 12:30 p.m. The conference schedule is as follows:

  • March 6: 1:00 to 6:30 p.m.
  • March 7: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Enter at the gym north doors. Your first stop will be in the gym for specials, SEL, ESS, and FACE. Your second stop will be to visit your child’s teacher. Your third stop will be in the cafeteria for a meal.

Please note that the after school program is canceled on March 6 and March 7. Feel free to call the school at (520) 315-3489 for more information.

Intertribal Book Club
Intertribal Book Club flyer

Join us for good books, good tea, and good company on March 28, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. as we discuss Trickster, Native American Tales - A Graphic Collection. You can join this Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app, or room device with meeting ID: 238 424 829 389 and passcode: EQIQES.

Spring Break
Spring Break flyer

Casa Blanca Community School spring break is on March 11–15, 2024. Remember to be safe. The valley is warming up soon, so drink water. Call the front office at (520) 315-3149 with questions. Explore our principal's profile on Linqapp to discover more about our leadership.

Student Checkout and Bus Changes
Student Checkout and Bus Changes Flyer

We would like to remind all parents and guardians that you cannot check students out after 2:00 p.m. on regular school days and noon on early release days. Also, bus changes should be made before 11:00 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and 9:00 a.m. on Fridays. Please review our flyer for details.

Legislative Standing Committee Meeting
Legislative Standing Committee Agenda

Casa Blanca Community School invites you to the Legislative Standing Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. held at the community council secretary's office in the conference room. For more information, please see the Legislative Standing Committee agenda.

Future Fridays
Click to view Future Fridays information flyer

In partnership with the University of Arizona - Natives Who CodeArizona State University - ASAP, and Intel Future Skills, CBCS students will learn basic coding skills, develop an innovative mindset, and develop problem-solving skills. The Akimel O'otham language and culture will be incorporated into Future Fridays.

  • Natives Who Code-Coding Program
  • Intel Future Skills
  • Lego Inventors

Coming Soon: Family Coding Night, March 21, 2024, 5:00–7:00 p.m. If you have questions, please call (520) 315-3489.

December 1 Morning Bus Delays
Expect delays for Friday Bus Runs

Parents and guardians, please expect delays for Friday, December 1, 2023, morning bus runs. The weather forecast indicates rain. If you have any questions, call Casa Blanca Community School at (520) 315-3489.

Early Release - December 7, 2023
Early Release flyer

Mark your calendars for an early release on December 7, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. If you would like additional information, please call (520) 315-3489.

Children's Health Fair
Children's Health Fair Flyer

Gila River Indian Community Head Start invites you to the children’s health fair on Friday, October 20 from 1:30 to 4;00 p.m. at District 3 Head Start. Children’s vaccines (including flu and COVID-19), well-child checks, and labs will be available. There will be free books, free resources, and raffle prizes every hour! A legal parent of guardian must accompany children to receive services. Please see our children’s health fair flyer for more information.

Reminder: No School Friday, September 29, 2023
No School Teachers Workday flyer

On Friday, September 29, 2023, there will be no school for students as it will be a teacher workday. School will resume on Monday, October 2, 2023.

Roadrunner Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meetings
Roadrunner PAC meeting on Tuesday, October 3 flyer

The Roadrunner PAC will have a meeting on Tuesday, October 3 in CBCS Campus Room 201. There will be a Cook and Mingle led by the Jackson/Setoyant family at 4:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Park under the solar panels in the western parking lot. Topics of discussion will be:

  • Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Program presented by Ms. Moreno
  • Parent Recognition Banquet Brainstorming
  • School Board Meeting Updates
Roadrunner PAC meeting on October 17 flyer

There will also be a Microsoft Teams meeting on Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. The topic is "School Calendar." The meeting information is:

  • Meeting ID: 293 384 750 627
  • Passcode: 9EsKsj
Flu Vaccinations

Flu vaccinations will be available at Casa Blanca Community School on Tuesday, November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. School teachers/staff and school families are welcome to receive a flu vaccine if they are eligible to receive services at Gila River Health Care and have a chart open at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, Hau’pal (Red Tail Hawk) Health Center, and Komatke Health Center. Please see our flu vaccinations flyer for more information.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conference Flyer

Casa Blanca Community School parent-teacher conferences will take place on October 4 from 1:00 to 6:30 p.m. and on October 5 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. There will be early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. on both days. Please enter at the gym north doors. The schedule is as follows:

  • First Stop: Gym for specials, SEL, and FACE
  • Second Stop: Visit your child’s teacher
  • Third Stop: Cafeteria for a meal

The after school program is canceled for October 4 and October 5. Please contact us at (520) 315-3489 with questions.

FACE Family Circle Event
FACE Family Circle Event flyer

Mark your calendars and join us for a FACE Family Circle event. This event is on Wednesday, September 20 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Casa Blanca Community School. The guest speaker will be Mr. Tim Moore, agriculture instructor. Please RSVP to (520) 315-3489. We hope to see you!

Grandparents Day

Casa Blanca Community School will have Grandparents Day on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The schedule for the day is:

  • 9:00 a.m.: Grandparents Check-In
  • 9:30–10:30 a.m.: Classroom Activity
  • 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Special Lunch and Live Music

A photo ID and permission to check out a student must be on record with the front office. The student must have a checkout slip from the front office. A Grandparents Day gift is available while supplies last. For the complete schedule, please see the Grandparents Day flyer for all the information. If you have any questions, please contact the front office at (520) 315-3489.

Grandparents flyer
Live Music flyer
Student Checkout Information

Parents/Guardians,

We have important information to share on new check out procedures this school year! Students should not be checked out after 2:00 p.m. on regular school days and after noon on early release days. 

Bus changes should be made before noon Mondays through Thursdays and before 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. This helps us to avoid bus departure delays. We thank you for your understanding and support.

Student Check Out Information Flyer

Roadrunner PAC Meeting
Roadrunner PAC meeting information from article

Casa Blanca Community School invites you to our first cook and mingle, along with our PAC meeting, on Tuesday, August 1 in room 201. The cook and mingle starts at 4:30 p.m., and PAC President Mandy Webb will lead the event. The official meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. where we will start with the nominations of PAC officers. Agenda items include: Human Resources adjudication procedures with Human Resources Manager Ms. Long, planning for the 2024 school year, and uniform/shoe drive with Ms. Webb. 

Please park in the back of the school under the solar panels. We look forward to seeing you there!

First Day of School
First Day of School flyer

School starts on Monday, July 31. The daily schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The schedule for Friday will be 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please do not drop off students earlier than 7:00 a.m.

Summer Vaccines & Sports Physical Clinics

Gila River Health Care and Community Outreach Mobile Unit Services Plus are offering summer vaccine and sports physical clinics. Don't miss this opportunity to get your student updated and current on their vaccines! The following services are provided to children:

  • Sports Physicals
  • Immunizations - including COVID-19 vaccines
  • Health Education
  • Blood Sugar Screenings

The July clinics schedule is as follows:

  • Monday, July 10, 2023 - Blackwater Community School from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - Casa Blanca Community School from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, July 17, 2023 - St. Peter Indian Mission School from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - Sacaton Schools from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 20, 2023 - Gila Crossing Community School from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    *Dates are subject to change.

Vaccines keep kids healthy and in school! Have questions, contact your school nurse.

Gila River Health Care and Community Outreach Summer Clinic flyer
Gila River Health Care Summer Vaccine & Sports Clinicsflyer
2023–2024 Uniforms
Image of acceptable school uniforms for 2023-2024 school year

All Casa Blanca Community School are required to wear a school uniform. Polo shirts must be black, maroon, or navy. Bottoms must be navy or tan. Closed toed shoes are also required. All other special dress days will be communicated via newsletter. Please note that no backpacks will be allowed to support universal safety.

School Calendar

Check out our school calendar below to stay aware of school holidays, early release days, and parent-teacher conferences.