Dear School Families,

Welcome back to a brand-new year filled with fresh opportunities, exciting adventures, and hopefully fewer lost lunchboxes! We hope you had a joyful holiday season, filled with laughter, love, and just enough cookies to keep things interesting.

As we dive into 2025, we're excited to see our students back in action—sharpening their pencils, powering up their brains, and occasionally asking, "Is it summer yet?" Let's start this year strong, together as a school community, supporting one another every step of the way.

We’re looking forward to another amazing year of learning, growth, and plenty of moments to celebrate. Here's to 2025 being our best year yet!

Warm wishes,

Cascade School District Administration

Did you know your kids in grades K-12 can ski or snowboard FREE all season long at Tamarack Resort? That’s right—the Tamarack Sky Pass gives kids unlimited access to the slopes for FREE! 🌟

This is an amazing opportunity for your kids to enjoy Tamarack's stunning mountain, stay active, and create unforgettable winter memories.

❄️ Why the Sky Pass?
✔️ It’s completely FREE for K-12 students!
✔️ Unlimited access to Tamarack’s slopes all season.
✔️ A perfect way to get your kids outside and active during the winter.

🎿 How to Get It:
👉 Learn more and sign up here: Tamarack Sky Pass.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—tag your fellow parents and start planning those family ski days! 🏔️

What is the See, Tell, Now App?
The See, Tell, Now app is a simple tool that allows anyone to report concerns anonymously. If you see something that doesn’t feel right—like bullying, threats, unsafe behavior, or anything that could harm others—you can use the app to report it. Your identity stays private, so you don’t have to worry about being identified or judged.

Why are tools like this important?
Having a way to report concerns is important because it helps keep everyone safe. Sometimes, people might notice something wrong but feel too scared or unsure to speak up. This app makes it easier to share important information without fear. When problems are reported early, adults can step in and prevent things from getting worse. Tools like See, Tell, Now create a safer, stronger community by giving everyone a voice to make a difference.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in our students' lives and be part of a milestone they'll never forget? Cascade High School is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to serve as Senior Project Judges! This is your chance to support our graduating seniors as they showcase their hard work, creativity, and dedication in their capstone projects.

Why Volunteer?

• Be a Mentor: Share your perspective and encourage the next generation as they prepare to take on the world.
• Celebrate Achievement: Help us honor the Class of 2025 as they cross one of the final thresholds of their high school journey.
• Give Back to the Community: Your time and input mean the world to our students and their families, demonstrating the power of volunteerism in shaping bright futures.

Whether you're a parent, alumni, community member, or simply someone passionate about education, this is a unique opportunity to make a difference and witness the incredible potential of our students.

When: January 28, 2025 - Presentations start at 5:30
Where: Cascade High School - upstairs classrooms

To volunteer or learn more, contact Joni Stevenson at joni@cascadeschools.org. Together, let’s create a memorable experience for the Class of 2025!

Parents and students can now apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. The 2025 - 2026 application features more instructive language to help students and families avoid mistakes and takes significantly less time to complete compared to previous versions of the form.

Applicants can start a new form, edit an existing form or access last year's application on the official FAFSA website. The 2025 - 2026 form takes about 20 minutes to complete, though the website recommends blocking out an hour of time to go through the process.

Applicants will need:

• Verified account username and password (FSA ID)
• Parent or spouse contributor name, date of birth, Social Security number and email address
• Income and asset information (if required)

It’s important to understand the difference between accommodations and modifications. Accommodations are changes that help a child learn the same material as their peers but in a way that suits their needs, like extra time on tests. Modifications, on the other hand, are changes to what a child is expected to learn. Both are important tools in an IEP to ensure your child can access education in a way that works best for them.

Nicole Dellabalma

Director of Special Services

nicole@cascadeschools.org

We have a dedicated webpage for Strategic Planning progress so we can all stay in the loop on the work that has been done and where we are headed.

Cascade Strategic Planning Webpage

Email: joni@cascadeschools.org
Website: https://www.cascadeschools.org/
Location: 209 North School Street, Cascade, ID, USA
Phone: (208)630-6057
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CascadeRamblers422
Twitter: @ourschool