Family Newsletter

Dear Cascade Families,

What an exciting and inspiring week at Cascade Schools! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we continue to be amazed by the talent, character, and resilience our students show every day.

🏆 National Honor Society Quiz Bowl Success

Our National Honor Society students participated in Quiz Bowl at the Capitol this week, and Team Cascade made it all the way to the semifinals!

While we are incredibly proud of their academic achievement, we are even more proud of the way they represented Cascade’s core values throughout the event. Our students were kind, respectful, and supportive to organizers, peers, and state leaders alike. They were the only team that stayed to watch and support the final round — demonstrating true sportsmanship and character.

One especially meaningful moment came when students noticed a young woman delivering food struggling to carry her load and find the correct location in the Capitol. Without hesitation, our students stepped in to help carry items and guide her where she needed to go.

These amazing young people represented Cascade with integrity, compassion, and leadership. We could not be more proud of them!

🏅 Track & Field State Qualifiers

Congratulations to our Track & Field athletes who have worked incredibly hard this season and qualified for the State competition!

We are proud of the dedication, perseverance, and commitment these students have shown throughout the year. Be sure to check out the flyer included in this newsletter highlighting the students and the events they qualified in. We wish all of our athletes the best of luck at State!

🎶 Music Program Celebrations

Please join us in congratulating our incredible musicians on an outstanding weekend of competition!

• Our Band earned 1st Place
• Our Choir earned 2nd Place
• The choir also received the highest possible score: a Superior Rating

The band persevered through several unexpected challenges during the event and truly demonstrated Rambler Resilience. We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and positive attitude shown by all of our students and directors!

Be sure to congratulate our musicians when you see them this week!

🎉 Celebrating Our Amazing 11th Grade Students! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to announce that 100% of our 11th grade class scored proficient on the Idaho State ELA assessment! This outstanding achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our students and teachers alike. Congratulations to our juniors on this impressive accomplishment!

We also want to recognize our talented Dual Credit students for the excellent job they did presenting their speeches last week. Students traveled to the historic Roxy Theater, where they delivered thoughtful and engaging presentations with confidence and professionalism. Everyone represented our school wonderfully, and we could not be more proud of their efforts.

Way to go, students — your hard work is shining brightly! 🌟

🎭 Upcoming Performances

Our students have been working hard and are excited to showcase their talents:

2nd/3rd Grade Performance – May 19. Students should arrive in their classrooms at 5:30

Two showtimes available:

• 2:45 PM
• 6:00 PM

Combined Band & Choir Pops Concert – May 28 at 6:00 PM

We hope to see you there to support our amazing performers!

📣 Cheerleader Tryouts

We have a flyer available with all the details about upcoming cheerleader tryouts. If your student is interested, be sure to check it out and start planning to cheer with us next year!

Athletics

Open Coaching Positions:

1. Junior High Head Football Coach
2. Junior High Assistant Football Coach
3. Junior High Cheer Coach
4. High School Assistant Basketball Coach
5. Junior High Assistant Track Coach

First Day of Practice (Fall Sports):

Monday, August 10th

Coach Mana will continue summer workouts for any Junior High and High School students interested in sports. This is not exclusive to football. Practices are in the main gym:

• Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-7:30am

🚨 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER — PLEASE READ 🚨

• Our parking lot and the street in front of the school are strictly HANDS-FREE / NO CELL PHONE zones.
  We have recently had several concerns involving drivers using phones while students are arriving and leaving campus. With children constantly crossing and moving through these areas, it is critical that every driver stay fully alert and focused.

  Please put phones away before entering the school zone and help us keep student safety our highest priority. 🛑📵

Go Ramblers!

Carrie Ferguson

Parents,

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to remind you to review your student’s meal account balances.

Our records indicate that some of our students currently have negative balances. We kindly ask that all outstanding balances be paid in full and keep to date before the last day of school to ensure accounts are settled to help us close out the year smoothly.

You can make a payment by:

• Sending cash or check with your student (please include the student’s name on the payment), or
• Paying online through your school’s meal payment system. http://www.myschoolbucks.com

If you have already made a payment, please disregard this notice. If you believe this balance is incorrect or if you need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact me—I am happy to help.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued support.

Sincerely,

--

Stephanie Mack

Child Nutrition Director

Cascade Schools

(208) 630-6057 Ext. 2555

Hello Families,

There are several important updates and upcoming events as we move through the month of May and toward the end of the school year.

IDLA Finals

IDLA finals begin Monday, May 18th. If your student is enrolled in an IDLA course, they will either complete a non-proctored final independently or take a proctored final with me, depending on course requirements. Please encourage students to check their courses regularly and reach out if they have questions or need support.

IDLA Courses & Dual Credit Registration

Students interested in IDLA or dual credit courses not offered at Cascade Schools may begin registering on May 19th. As a rural school, our students will have priority access through May 25th before registration opens to larger districts.

Course fees typically range from $40–$100, including dual credit courses. Advanced Opportunities funding will cover college credit fees, but IDLA course fees will still apply. Please reach out with any questions about changes, registration, or course selection.

If your 8th or 9th grade student is interested in Dual Credit courses and/or earning an Associate’s Degree, an informational meeting will be held in the counseling office on Monday, May 18th at 2:45 PM.

Please join us to learn more about the opportunities available and how students can begin planning their postsecondary pathways while still in high school.

8th Grade Step-Up Night

📅 Wednesday, May 27th | 5:00–7:00 PM

Students and families are invited to learn about:

• High school expectations
• Sports and extracurricular activities
• Course options
• Dual credit opportunities
• And more

In addition, 6th, and 7th grade families are welcome to join us to learn more about what students can do in high school and explore future opportunities.

5th Grade Step-Up Day

📅 Wednesday, June 3rd | 2:45 PM
📍 5th Grade Classroom

This event will help 5th grade students continue preparing for the transition to middle school. This past week, our ASB leadership students answered questions, gave a school tour, and demonstrated how lockers work to help ease the transition and build confidence for next year.

4-Year Planning & Scheduling

Throughout the month of May, I will be working with students in grades 8–11 on their 4-year plans and course selections for next year. This is an important time for students to explore pathways aligned with their interests, strengths, and post-secondary goals.

FAFSA & Scholarships (12th Grade)

If your senior has not yet completed the FAFSA, please reach out for support. This application is required for federal financial aid opportunities.

Local scholarships are also becoming available and will be shared with students as they are released.

Thank you for staying informed and supporting your students during this important transition season. Please reach out with any questions.

Warmly,
Your School Counselor
Mrs. Candice

The Clothing Cascade Closet is a wonderful community resource available to all families—whether you’re looking to donate or pick up items your family may need.

Located at CVB Church, the Clothing Cascade Closet offers a wide selection of clothing for children, teens, and adults, along with shoes. It’s a simple, welcoming way for our community to support one another.

📍 Location:
CVB Church
130 Cabarton Road
Cascade, Idaho

🗓 Summer Schedule: 4th Saturdays
⏰ Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We encourage you to mark your calendars—07/25 is a great opportunity to get a jump start on back-to-school clothing later this summer.

Your Community School Coordinator, Ms. Jaymie

jaymie@cascadeschools.org

Email: leigh@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