Bluejacket Communications
Cambridge-Isanti Schools is committed to effective ongoing communication with families, staff, and the community.
Family Communications from the District are sent monthly via email and text, and posted on the website. To ensure you receive this monthly communication, update your information in Skyward Family Access. We use the third phone number field in parent/guardian contacts for texting. Community members: subscribe or view past issues here.
School Closings and Alerts will be sent an alert via email, text message, and a phone call to all families and staff. Alerts are also posted to the District website and social media channels. Learn more about school closing procedures here.
Monthly School Board Updates highlight recent agenda items the School Board approved and includes updates from the district's administrative team. Subscribe or view past issues here.
Community Backpack is an e-newsletter that includes information from around the district, Community Education, and community organizations. Subscribe or view past issues here.
Questions?
Contact: dist-communications@c-ischools.org
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September 2023 Bluejacket Family Communication
We have had a good start to the school year and want to thank everyone for their cooperation. There is so much learning happening every day.
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Absentee Voting Begins September 22
Due to a board vacancy, Cambridge-Isanti Schools will have a special election on November 7, 2023, to fill the vacancy through the first Monday in January 2025.
Absentee voting begins Friday, September 22, and goes through Monday, November 6. Absentee voting is available through the mail or in-person at the Education Services Center.
On November 7, district residents can vote at their combined polling location (Cambridge Fire Hall or Isanti Community Center).
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Surprising Benefits of Learning Music
Studies indicate learning music increases brain capacity and develops a growth-mindset.
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2023 Homecoming Week Activities
It's Homecoming Week and the whole community is invited to celebrate! 💙🔷
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Getting Your Tech Ready for School
Please review guidelines for preparing your technology, purchasing school-issued insurance, and fostering digital readiness.
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Attendance, Code of Conduct, School Handbooks & Safety
Important school procedures, Code of Conduct and school safety information.
August 2023 Bluejacket Family Communication
As we prepare for an outstanding school year, we look forward to welcoming students and families. See all our Back to School links.
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Back-to-School Health Information
Maintaining a healthy environment within our school is a shared responsibility.
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School Supply Lists
Supply lists are available 24/7 from any device—even on your smartphone while you’re at the store.
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Back-to-School Checklist
We have fewer than 30 days until school starts!
Here's your back to school checklist.
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School Board Vacancy
School Board Member Gary Hawkins has retired from the Board in June. Tim Hitchings was appointed to fill the vacancy until a Special Election can be held in November.
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Principal Tracy Hare
Cambridge Middle School welcomes new principal beginning July 1, 2023.
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Recognized Excellence in Positive Behavior and School Climate
Named an Exemplary Sustaining District, C-I Schools was honored by the Department of Ed.
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Edwards and Schiller Named School Principals
We're welcoming two familiar leaders to fill two elementary school principal positions.
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School Bus Safety Grant
A grant from MN Office of Traffic Safety will fund cameras to enforce Stop-Arm violations.
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School Start Times for 2023-2024
Some school times have been adjusted by a few minutes for the coming year.
School Start Times for 2023-2024
Read More
about School Start Times for 2023-2024
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Moody's Upgrades Cambridge-Isanti Schools, ISD 911
Read More
about Moody's Upgrades Cambridge-Isanti Schools, ISD 911
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Celebrating Early Childhood Education
Imagination, autonomy, communication, friendship, and trust are some of the skills children learn in our early childhood classes.
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Six Teachers Win Idea Grants From the Bluejacket Education Foundation
With its first annual Grant Awards, the Bluejacket Education Foundation awarded six teacher grants.
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Girls in STEAM
March is Women’s History Month, a good time to shine a light on women's significant contributions to STEM fields.
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Classic Stories for Teaching Empathy
Explore classic children's books that help children understand their feelings and learn empathy.
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Tim Hitchings Named to the 2023 All-State School Board
School Board member Tim Hitchings has been named to the 2023 All-State School Board.
And the Family Survey Says...
We are sharing the results of our May 2022 Family Survey.