Happy Spring Break, Cascade students and families!
Recently, the Icicle River Middle School 6th grade choir had the opportunity to perform at the Washington Association of School Administrators Small Schools Conference! Students did a great job! Thank you to our students, our teachers, and our communities for the amazing musical opportunities in CSD!
Education Support Professionals Week is March 10-14. Take some time and thank our hard working Nurses, Bus Drivers, Custodians, Paraeducators, Maintenance and Grounds, Food Services and Office Personnel. We can't thank them enough for all they do!!
We love this article by Upper Valley MEND about our awesome middle school librarian Ms. Siderius! https://www.uvmend.org/news/empty-bowls-art-grant-recipient-kerry-siderius-makes-creativity-a-priority. Thanks to Empty Bowls for supporting our students and her!
Helion will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 11 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at Mission View Elementary in Wenatchee.
Helion, a fusion energy company founded in 2013, is considering Chelan County as the site for its very first fusion power plant, located near Rock Island Dam off the Malaga-Alcoa Highway. Before moving forward with the permitting process, Helion wants to hear directly from the community and answer your questions about the project. To submit questions, see: https://www.menti.com/alvxbk724tcd
Join Cascade and amazing community partners at our Health Fair on March 7! Dinner starts at 5:00 pm at Cascade High School!
Kindergarten Enrollment is open now for the 2025-26 School Year. Here is the link to enroll: https://www.cascadesd.org/o/csd/page/registration-enrollment-all-schools
Join Cascade and amazing community partners at our Health Fair on March 7! Dinner starts at 5:00 pm at Cascade High School!
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! Cascade School District is proud to have a huge portfolio of CTE opportunities, well beyond what would be expected for a district our size. For more information, see: https://www.cascadesd.org/o/chs/page/career-technical-education-cte.
Cascade School District passed both levies thanks to YOU, our community! With the funds that come to the district through voter-approved levies, we can continue offering our students the programs and services they need. THANK YOU!
On the ballot, the Cascade School District is proposing two
replacement levies to voters to replace current levies set to expire in
December 2025. These levies are not new taxes but a continuation of the
existing levies approved by voters in 2021. The renewal of these levies will
not increase the overall tax rate and will continue to support vital programs
and services for students.
Please remember to vote by February 11. Learn more about how levy dollars are
making a difference in our community on our website:
www.cascadesd.org/page/2025-levies
Ballots for the Cascade School District levies are due February 11.
Please remember to vote! If you want to learn more about what you are
voting for, please visit our website at www.cascadesd.org/page/2025-levies
Cascade School District Saves Taxpayers $1.5 Million in Bond Refinancing
Leavenworth – On February 4, 2025, Cascade School District No. 228 successfully refinanced its 2015 Bonds through a $16.4 million bond sale. This refinancing will save taxpayers $1.54 million over the next 10 years by reducing the district’s debt.
The District was able to achieve these savings by issuing the new bonds at an average interest rate of 3.15%, down from the previous rate of 4.68%. This was made possible by the district’s careful monitoring of bond market conditions and the approval of the refunding bonds by the Board on November 25, 2024.
The district’s top “A1” credit rating that was recently reinstated from Moody’s helped attract investors, reducing borrowing costs. Additionally, participation in the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program, which offers repayment security, further lowered the cost. Superintendent Dr. Tracey Edou said, “Our team worked hard to minimize costs and reduce the tax burden on our community. These savings will help offset future taxes for our residents.”
EP&O Levy Facts: Our athletics and extra-curricular activities are
funded by levy dollars! This support includes funding for all sports and
activities, covering up to 71 coaching and advising positions, as well as
transportation and equipment based on student participation.
Be sure to vote by February 11. Learn more about how levy dollars are
making a difference in our community on our website:
www.cascadesd.org/page/2025-levies
EP&O Levy Facts: Our athletics and extra-curricular activities are
funded by levy dollars! This support includes funding for all sports and
activities, covering up to 71 coaching and advising positions, as well as
transportation and equipment based on student participation.
Be sure to vote by February 11. Learn more about how levy dollars are
making a difference in our community on our website:
www.cascadesd.org/page/2025-levies
Cascade High School's monthly newspaper is out!!
The January edition of The Kodiak Chronicle is here!
Are you curious about Cocoa and Cram? Do you want to know the details of the upcoming Grizzled Old Men game? Have you always wondered how the CHS Knowledge Bowl team has so much success? Do you want details and insight into student perspectives regarding the new CSD Phone Policy implementation? Did you miss the 2025 Winter Concert and want to know how the event went? Would you like to learn more about our CHS Wrestling program and Senior Night?
It's all in there and MORE!
This week is National School Counseling Week, when we focus attention on the unique contributions of school counselors to our schools. Counselors have so much positive impact on helping students achieve success, problem-solve, and prepare for the future. Please thank Mrs. Waggoner, Mrs. Getsinger, Mrs. Grace, and Mrs. Rieke for all they do!
Congratulations to the IRMS Math is Cool Team who competed Friday night in the regional competition! The 6th grade team placed second overall! Huckson W took second place for all 6th graders in the region. The 7th/8th grade team also finished second place overall in the top division of 8th grade students! Ben C-K won first place in the Pre Algebra division. Both teams have been invited to continue competing at Masters in April. Great job, Mathletes!
Congratulations to all our band students who participated in this year's Solo and Ensemble Competition! The following students each earned 1st place in their instrument category:
Kate S and Kai K - 1st Place Regionals, Woodwinds Small Ensemble; Edith P V - 1st Place Regionals, Trombone; Todd L - 1st Place Regionals, Trumpet; Kai K - 1st Place Regionals, Mallets AND 2nd Alternate for the State level competition. Great job, students!
Cascade High School's monthly newspaper is out!!
The January edition of The Kodiak Chronicle is here! https://thekodiakchroincle.wixsite.com/news
Are you curious about Cocoa and Cram? Do you want to know the details of the upcoming Grizzled Old Men game? Have you always wondered how the CHS Knowledge Bowl team has so much success? Do you want details and insight into student perspectives regarding the new CSD Phone Policy implementation? Did you miss the 2025 Winter Concert and want to know how the event went? Would you like to learn more about our CHS Wrestling program and Senior Night?
It's all in there and MORE!
