It all starts at Cascade: Excellence, Adventure, Creativity, Belonging

Discover What’s Possible at Cascade

At Cascade School District, students are seen, supported, and encouraged to grow into their best selves. Families choose Cascade for strong academics, hands-on learning, and a sense of belonging that stretches from the classroom to the mountains and rivers that surround us. With opportunities in the arts, sciences, leadership, and outdoor learning, students discover what they’re good at and who they want to become.

Excellence Starts at Cascade

Our schools are recognized for innovation, student success, and academic achievement.

At Cascade, we set high learning goals and give every student the support they need to meet them. We focus on strong teaching, personal support, and community partnerships to help every student learn and achieve big goals.

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What excellence looks like at Cascade

Adventure Starts at Cascade

Students learn by exploring the world around them and building real-world skills.

At Cascade, learning extends beyond the classroom walls. Our students engage with the natural world and their community, building real-world skills through hands-on experiences. Whether it's exploring local ecosystems, participating in outdoor physical education, or engaging in career-connected learning, our district offers diverse opportunities that inspire curiosity and foster growth.

Cascade School District is recognized federally as a Green Ribbon School District.

What adventure looks like at Cascade

Creativity Starts at Cascade

Our K–12 arts and music programs nurture talent, expression, and lifelong appreciation.

At Cascade, creativity is an essential part of every student's journey. From early art explorations in elementary school to leading roles in high school productions, students are encouraged to express themselves, explore diverse cultures, and contribute to their community through the arts. Our art, music, and theater programs help students build confidence and appreciation for the arts throughout their lives.

What creativity looks like at Cascade

Belonging Starts at Cascade

Every student is known, supported and encouraged to explore their passions.

At Cascade, we believe students do their best when they feel like they belong. That’s why we offer so many ways for students to explore what they love through programs like music, art, science, technology, and even new humanities courses. We’re always working to grow our programs to reflect the needs and strengths of our diverse student community.

What belonging looks like at Cascade

About Cascade School District

In the Cascade School District, we strive for "Continuous Student Development" to cultivate our young people's full potential for life-long success. We are driven by a passion for growing whole people and guided by the knowledge that when we grow an individual, we grow a strong vibrant community. Above all else, we value every student, quality education, connected relationships, inclusive diversity, the outdoors, and artful creativity.

Located in Chelan County, our District is made up of the communities of Dryden, Peshastin, Lake Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Plain, Lower Blewett and Winton. We are geographically one of the largest districts in the state reaching from the top of Stevens Pass (US Hwy 2) throughout Lake Wenatchee and share borders to the east with the City of Cashmere.