Cascade School District

Welcome back, Cascade staff! Thanks for our Kodiak cheerleaders for cheering us on for a great start to the 24-25 school year!

Welcome back, teachers!

Annual PD All Class Picnic Peshastin-Dryden Graduates from1957-1983 & Dryden Graduates before 1957 August 17th, 2024 11am-3pm Peshastin Elementary School, covered area behind the school. *Please bring your favorite dish to share. Water, coffee and table service provided.

Through October 24, Rep. Schrier is hosting a Congressional App Challenge for middle school and high school students of all coding skills in District WA08. The Congressional App Challenge urges all students to enter the competition, as it encourages critical thinking and creativity for those of all computer science experience levels. To learn more about the rules, prizes, and more, you can visit their website at: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students/student-registration/.

Do you recognize where Jonah Marais filmed this video? They wore Minnesota uniforms but we all know that they are Kodiaks. :>) See: https://youtu.be/btqe23NnKFQ?si=cGdXpmC1DPV5RdZC

CSD leadership work & planning continues at an administrator's retreat today at Mountain Springs Lodge. Thanks again to the Lion’s Foundation for supporting this work!

There's exciting work happening on Rattlesnake Hill this summer, making the trail more accessible behind the high school and middle school. Thanks to the City of Leavenworth, NCW Community Foundation, Leavenworth Rotary, Vail Resorts, the Bronco Wild Fund, and the PTO for your support! Thanks to Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance for your amazing work! The trail is closed until construction is complete.

Today was day 1 of the NCESD Leadership Summit. Thanks to a generous grant from the MD 19 Lion’s Foundation, Cascade administration was able to attend. It was a great day of learning and collaboration. We're planning for and looking forward to a great 2024-2025 school year!

The Peshastin Public Library is holding a performance and celebration of the students from their Folkloric Dance Series on Saturday, August 17 at 11 am in the PD gym. Come support these talented children!

Parents can now opt to purchase insurance for school devices in order to avoid high fees in case of damage. This could be especially helpful starting in grade 3 when students are issued laptops. For more information, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mFFMl1cX1k.

Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council (CDTC) is planning new bicycle and pedestrian pathways to connect our communities, including:📍 Leavenworth to Cashmere to Wenatchee. Help them plan the best routes by taking their survey and sharing feedback on the public input map today. Visit their website https://chelandouglaspathways.org/ to learn more.

We spied Ken out in the hot sun working hard to keep the grounds nice at Icicle River Middle School. Ken works hard no matter if there's snow, rain, ice, smoke, or sun. Thanks for your dedication, Ken!

Wow! Niche.com has identified Cascade School District as the #1 School District in Chelan County! We sure love our students, teachers, staff, families, and communities. Thanks to all for the recognition. See: https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-school-districts/c/chelan-county-wa/.

Don't forget the Friends of Peshastin Library Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 27 at 7 pm!

Thank you to all of the supporters of the Cascade Choir Crescendo Campaign! We are now hiring a middle school choir teacher! See: https://cascadesd.sites.thrillshare.com/page/employment.

Do you want some tips on how to help your teenager deal with stress? Check out this Screenagers Bites video (less than three minutes long) with some ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTNbDOaYEmU.

Cascade School District and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance are partnering to build a new trail from access points located behind Icicle River Middle School and Cascade High School to the top of Rattlesnake Hill. Work will begin July 8th and will be completed approximately at the end of August 2024. Access to Rattlesnake Hill will be closed to all use during this time.

Happy Independence Day!

Cascade School District supports families of students in grades K-8 who choose home-based education through our Alternative Learning Experience, Cascade Home Link. Our teachers collaborate with parents to create individualized Student Learning Plans that cover core subjects, while offering flexible indoor and outdoor enrichment classes. This picture shows a performance of a play that Home Link students wrote, designed, and performed!

Recently, Icicle River Middle School (IRMS) was recognized for growth in student achievement for students with disabilities by the State Board of Education, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee as part of the Washington School Recognition Program based on assessment results from the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations, IRMS!