The CIHS Connection

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! At Cambridge-Isanti Schools, we are dedicated to educating, empowering, and inspiring every student, every day, to reach their full potential. Our strong partnership with the community helps us achieve this goal as we begin another year of growth and learning.

Looking back at last year, we've learned a lot, and we're ready to build on our successes to make our school even better. Our goal is to meet the social, emotional, academic, and physical needs of every student, so they feel fully supported in their education. By doing this, we are helping our students become successful citizens who will make positive contributions to our communities.

Please read through this newsletter carefully, as it contains important information to help you start the school year right. You'll find details about our Open House on August 28th, the schedule for the first week of school, and other key information. If you have any questions or need help, feel free to contact our CIHS Communications Inbox at cihs-communication@c-ischools.org. Let's work together for a year full of growth, learning, and strong community connections throughout the 2024-25 school year!

We are excited to welcome students and families to Cambridge-Isanti High School for our 2024-2025 Back to School Open House on Wednesday, August 28 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. During this time you are invited to tour the school, meet school staff, pick up your Chromebook, and learn more about the multiple opportunities to be involved at Cambridge-Isanti High School.

Student schedules will be released on August 28th. While we understand the eagerness to receive schedules sooner, the timing is necessary to accommodate enrollment changes and class adjustments. This ensures that we can provide the most accurate and up-to-date information for students and families. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Student Schedules will be live on Family Access prior to the Open House.

If you have specific questions regarding schedules, please contact your counselor.

• Amber Strom-Last Names A-G

• astrom@c-ischools.org

• Kara Martin-Last Names H-O

• kmartin@c-ischools.org

• Rachel Senarighi-Last Names P-Z

• rsenarighi@c-ischools.org

Parking permits are available for purchase through our website.

The parking fee this year will be $125.00. Parking permits will also be available to purchase during our Open House on Wednesday, August 28 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Parking passes will be distributed during the first 2 weeks of school.

***If you are a PSEO/OJT student, please fill out the paper contract in the Student Office- these passes are not available to purchase online.

We are very excited to have been able to add additional on-campus parking this year. We are grateful for the partnership of Cambridge Lutheran Church the past few years, but are excited to be able to have more students park at CIHS!

As is our practice at CIHS, Seniors are not assigned a locker. Seniors interested in having a locker at CIHS are asked to request a locker by using the form linked HERE.

Students will continue to be allowed to carry backpacks throughout the school day.

Chromebooks will be handed out at Back to School Open House. For those unable to pick up their Chromebook at the Open House, they will be distributed the first week of school.

For students attending PSEO, and needing a school-issued Chromebook, your Chromebook will be available in the Main Office beginning on Wednesday, August 21 from 8:00-3:00. If you have any questions about PSEO Chromebook pick-up, please email Jeremy Miller (jmiller@c-ischools.org).

Click HERE to access the C-I Schools Chromebook User Agreement Online Form

Chromebook User Agreement 2024-2025

Due to the uniqueness of each individual student schedule, there is no specific school supply list; please bring basic school supplies. Teachers will inform students about any supplies needed for their course. Students may use their Google calendar as their student planner or purchase their own planner. Students may wish to supply their own earbuds for use with their Chromebooks.

On behalf of Cambridge-Isanti High School, Link Crew welcomes all incoming freshmen back to school. We would like to remind students and families that Tuesday, September 3 is Orientation Day in which only Freshman and supporting staff and students are in the building. Link Crew is a program that uses successful students and staff to help incoming freshmen transition to high school life. Students do not need to bring anything with them. Freshmen are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing with how active they will be moving throughout the building. Our Link Leaders are very excited to meet their freshmen! It will be a great day for all involved!!

Volunteers are vital to the success of our school. Consider joining our team of amazing volunteers. Stay informed, build connections, share your talents, join the fun! To learn more reach out to your Volunteer Coordinator, Nicki Hasser at nhasser@c-ischools.org

Do you want to see your student's grades and attendance? Take a few minutes to learn how to check on your student's progress HERE.

Regular student attendance in high school is crucial for academic success and overall development. Consistent attendance ensures students stay engaged with their coursework, build strong relationships with peers and teachers, and develop the discipline and responsibility needed for future endeavors. Missing school can lead to gaps in learning, lower grades, and decreased chances of graduating on time. By attending school regularly, students set themselves up for success both in academics and in life. For additional information on CIHS Attendance support, please contact our attendance team of John Lawrenz and Jen Wahl. They are both happy to support you and your attendance success at CIHS!

The counseling office provides supports to students in relation to academic resources such as student registration, credit recovery, and more. In addition, the counseling office supports students in the areas of mental and chemical health.

School-Linked Behavioral Health (SLBH) Our SLBH therapists; Ahnnica Baade, Annaliese Thiegs, and Kayla Forliti work collaboratively with Cambridge-Isanti schools to assist children and their families with mental health needs.

Our school offers healthy meals each day. We will again be participating in Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program. All students can get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school. Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important! Your child(ren) may qualify for other benefits like reduced fees for Athletics and Activities, Community Education, ACT/AP Testing and more. Your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts, and other meal programs.

Free / Reduced meal applications are now available and can be submitted online through Family Access. Log into Family Access, make sure one of your children is listed in the look up at the top, choose Food Service, Application and enter your family information. Applications will also be mailed to all households in the next few days, they can be completed and returned to the Food Service office at 625A Main St. N, Cambridge, MN 55008.

Once your application has been processed you will receive a letter emailed to you. If you do not have an email address in Skyward a letter will be mailed to you letting you know how your family has qualified. Please retain the letter for the entire school year.

If your child qualifies for Free/Reduced meals they may also qualify for reduced fees through the Athletic/Activity Department, Community Education or other fees as applicable. You will be asked to provide the eligibility letter to receive a discount.

Please submit a new application for Free / Reduced meal application before the start of each school year.

If you have any questions please feel free to email: fs_communications@c-ischools.org or dknickerbocker@c-ischools.org or call the District Food Service office at 763-689-6210 or 763-689-6237.

To access the application for educational benefits, please click HERE.

Immunizations are required by Minnesota law and must be completed before students can start school in the fall. Kindergarten, 7th grade and 12th grade students have several requirements. 7th grade students need to show proof of a Tetanus Diphtheria booster shot and meningococcal vaccine after the age of 11. These are required for all students grades 7-12. New in 2021, schools are required to report a second meningococcal vaccine for 12th grade students. This immunization can be given as soon as students are 16 years old.

A copy of the student's current immunization record must be on file at school PRIOR to the first day of school.

Parents may file a medical exemption signed by a healthcare provider or a conscientious objection signed by a parent/guardian AND notarized. Please submit your child’s forms to the health office at their school. * A notary is available at CIHS

IMPORTANT - By law, students will be excluded 30 days after the start of school, which means if students do not have current immunizations or a conscientious objection on file, they will not be able to attend school after October 16, 2024.

For a current copy of your child’s vaccination record call the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) at 651-201-3980 or your primary care provider.

Use this chart as a guide to determine which vaccines are required for school (online, home school, public, or private).

If you need exemption information, the Immunization Form (Immunization and Exemption Form) is available on the MDH website.

Isanti County Public Health has low cost immunizations available for infants, children, and adults who are eligible for Medical Assistance/MinnesotaCare, uninsured, under insured, or otherwise unable to access services. To schedule an immunization appointment at Isanti County Public Health or for more information, call 763-689-1711 or email ICPH@co.isanti.mn.us.

The start of a new school year is a great time to check the information we have on file for your student. Did you know you can access your student's grades, schedule, or teacher contact information from home? Follow the link below to log in to your Family Access account. Contact the CIHS Main Office at 763-689-6066 with questions about your login credentials. Also, please make sure that your contact information is up to date. Email is the main form of communication used by Cambridge Isanti High School.

Link to Skyward Family Access

Email: cihs-communications@c-ischools.org
Website: https://www.c-ischools.org/cihs
Location: 430 NW 8th Ave Cambridge, MN 55008
Phone: (763) 689-6066
Twitter: @ciprincipal