Cascade School District has bus driver openings. Paid training, benefits, $24/hr to start. We would love to have you join our team! Please contact us at 509-548-6039.
EP&O Levy Facts: Levy dollars help our district cover additional
operating costs, including unforeseen expenses! With operating costs for
school districts rising across the state, these funds are crucial for snow
removal, fuel cost inflation, employee benefits, and special education
needs, ensuring smooth operations throughout the district.
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
Levy Facts: The proposed levy rates for collection years 2026-2029 are
strategically redistributed to better support district needs without increasing
the overall tax rate.
In 2021, voters passed a 4-year EP&O levy and a 4-year Capital Levy,
both of which expire in December 2025. Voters passed an estimated rate
of $0.99 for the EP&O levy and an estimated rate of $0.15 for the capital
levy, for a combined total estimated levy rate of $1.14.
If the replacement levies pass in February 2025, the dollars will be
redistributed due to the new proposed rates for each levy. The combined
total estimated levy rate would stay at $1.14.
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
The upcoming Cascade School District levy requests will have two propositions on the February 11, 2025 ballot. Proposition 1 is a proposed replacement Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O, formerly called M&O) levy. Proposition 2 is a proposed replacement technology/safety/facilities levy. Local levies support educational activities that are not funded by the state. These proposed levies are not new taxes but would replace the ones currently being collected. For more information on these, please visit https://www.cascadesd.org/page/2025-levies
The 2025 EngineerGirl Writing Contest opened in September. The theme this year is “Innovating Smarter” and we’re asking students to write a piece describing a common object they would make “smart” and tell us what it would do, how it would help people, and what could go wrong. The contest is open to all students, of any gender, in grades 3-12 and the deadline is February 1, 2025. The prize for first place in each of three grade categories is $1,000. See: https://www.engineergirl.org/154382/2025-Writing-Contest-Innovating-Smarter
We have had an OVERWHELMING response for the After School Ski and Snowboard Club this year. 70 students signed up to learn how to ski or board! Most of these students have never skied or boarded before and can use help getting started.
The first day of Ski Club is Wednesday, January 15th, 3-5pm. The club runs 3-5pm at Leavenworth Ski Hill:
• January 15th, 22nd, 29th
• February 5th, 12th, 26th
We will need the most help on January 15th & 22nd when students are learning how to put on their boots and getting used to their gear. NO SKIING EXPERIENCE NEEDED. However, if you have skis or a snowboard and would like to help teach students how to ski or board that would be great!
Please share with anyone who may be interested. If you are not an employee of Cascade SD, you will need to fill out the online volunteer form: https://www.cascadesd.org/page/volunteer-information
Please contact Abde Elshafei or Isabelle Auty for questions or comments.
EP&O Levy Facts: Levy dollars help bridge the funding gaps for
essential student programs and resources! This includes support for the
school lunch program, outdoor education, advanced learning programs, and special
education, ensuring all students receive the necessary resources to thrive.
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
Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Please join us in thanking Deputy Hunter for his hard work! He is an amazing person and a great role model.
Voter-approved levies provide local dollars to school districts to support
essential programs and services for students that are not funded by the
state. Learn more about how levy dollars are
making a difference at: https://youtu.be/_ROEPmhlGFw?si=qxIc7zjLupGQlE-x
If there are community members who would like to support our school nurse rooms, our amazing health team could use donations of prepackaged goldfish, prepackaged fig bars, prepackaged granola bars (no nuts), and any other healthy shelf-stable prepackaged snack (no nuts). You can drop off these snacks at our school offices! Thanks for not including nuts! Thank you!
In February, the Cascade School District will propose 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.
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
January is School Board Recognition Month. Please take a moment to thank our dedicated school board members Trey, Cyndi, Judy, and Mike for all of their efforts and care!
Happy New Year!
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on them! Nominate your favorite teacher for Davis Law Group’s Schools Supplies Gift Program to receive $1,000 worth of supplies. For details, see: https://www.injurytriallawyer.com/attorneys/community-involvement/?utm_source=Strom%26Nelsen&utm_medium=WIAAemail&utm_campaign=Dec24WIAA&utm_id=Dec24WIAA&utm_term=WIAAemail
Enjoy your winter break!
Thank you to Cascade Medical Center for adopting one of our families for the holidays!
Cascade School District will be on a 2-hour delay today, December 18. Morning preschool is canceled.
Due to the weather conditions, we are canceling after school and evening activities today, December 17.
CSD is preparing for a Holiday Shop and Go event for families in need on December 12th. This event is made possible by the NCW Toy Drive by Les Schwab. If you would like to participate, there are collection boxes placed around town where you can donate toys. Local locations are: The Community Cupboard, Dan's Market, Leavenworth Public Library, LOGE,. and the Peshastin Public Library. Thanks to our amazing communities for their support!
School bus route 3 (in the Plain area) is running about 30 minutes late this morning.