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!!
Wenatchee River Institute is continuing their after school program for the rest of the 2024-2025 school year for grades K-3 Field Educators will meet students at Alpine Lakes Elementary and meander to WRI for a fun afternoon. Pickup is at 5:30PM on the WRI campus.
Registration for ASP is now open! This program will be Pay What You Can. ASP will run 4 days a week with registration split into 2 sessions - Tuesday/Thursday and Monday/Wednesday. You may sign up for one or both sessions.
For more information, see: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2025/03/17/after-school-program-monday-wednesday/516667?blm_aid=3549185, and/.or https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2025/03/18/after-school-program-tuesday-thursday/516669?blm_aid=3549185
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
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!
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!
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!
Another facility improvement project for the
district, is modernizing the Peshastin-Dryden Sport Complex Restrooms. If
the levy is approved in February, this project will provide modern,
accessible facilities for students, staff, and community members,
enhancing everyone's experience.
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: Levy dollars help our district cover the costs of
essential positions that are not funded by the state! This includes funding
for more than 28 in-school positions and over 71 after-school positions,
such as librarians, custodians, paraprofessionals, nurses, mechanics, food
service workers, and counselors.
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 voter-approved technology/safety/facilities levy supports
district-wide security. If the levy is passed in February, the district can
implement security features to ensure a safer environment for all
students and staff.
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 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
