Superintendent Mark Cross will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year, and the Board of Education is beginning the search for his replacement. The Superintendent Search page includes a letter from President Lana Johnson that outlines the process and timeline, as well as a survey to gather input from our community. The survey is under the link and the deadline for completion is August 18.

The first day of the 2025-26 school year for K-8 students is Thursday, August 21. Besides the first day of school, another important date for our families is Parent-Student Orientation Day on Tuesday, August 19. Please be sure to review the schedule as the format and times for the day have changed. You can also stay up to date with the district’s live calendar, which can be synced to your phone or device.

Cass School District 63 is looking for teacher assistants and drivers for the 2025-26 school year. The district offers highly competitive compensation and benefits, in addition to being a great place to work! For more information on the details or to apply for current vacancies, here is the application and information.