Happy first day of school, Cascade students!
IRMS Families,
Our teachers have been working hard all week to prepare for this school year, and we are looking forward to seeing you at our Open House this Monday night, at 5:30 PM!
We will have students' FLEX/Advisory teachers posted in our lobby and schedules available at the FLEX/Advisor teachers' classrooms. You will be able to pick up information in our lobby about pictures, sports, food services, transportation and PTSA...you will also be able to make payments to our office for sports, food services, planners, etc. See you there!
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!
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/.
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!
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.
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/.
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.
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!
Have a great summer!
It was a packed house at Snowy Owl Theater for the Cascade Choir Crescendo Campaign Benefit Concert. Thank you to the organizers, performers, their families, our staff, & our amazing community for your support. For more information, see: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/f2667235-d3e9-4e65-a880-a4fd73316062
"Join us for the Cascade Crescendo Choir Campaign Benefit Concert on June 11th at 7pm at the Snowy Owl Theater! All proceeds from this event will go towards the Cascade Choral Department to secure the choir program for the middle school next year, and for years to come. This concert will feature performances from the current Cascade Choirs as well as local musicians and Cascade Choir alums Landon Davies, Amy Edwards, and more! Please share with your friends and family, and we’ll see you on June 11th at 7pm!
Buy tickets here: https://icicle.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FPH000001DHNR2A4
Donate to the campaign here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/f2667235-d3e9-4e65-a880-a4fd73316062 "
Cascade Medical Center is offering a free Sports Physical Night at CHS on Tuesday, June 11 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Students must have a signed form or a parent present to participate. Thank you, Cascade Medical Center!
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