Family Newsletter

Dear Cascade Families,

🌟 Kindergarten Registration (2026–2027 School Year)**
We’re excited to welcome our newest Ramblers! Kindergarten Registration will take place April 13–16 during school hours at the Cascade Schools High School office.

To enroll your child, please remember:

• Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026

• Bring your child’s birth certificate and immunization records

• Registration paperwork will be completed on-site

• Helpful information packets will be available so you know what to expect for Kindergarten at Cascade

We can’t wait to meet our incoming students!

📚 Book Fair Fun! NOTICE THE DATE CORRECTION!!
Our Book Fair will be open after school from April 6-9This is a great opportunity to discover new books and encourage a love of reading. Stop by and find something special for your child!

🍎 Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8)
We are so grateful for our incredible staff who support and inspire our students every day. PTO has some special plans in the works, and we encourage families to take a moment that week to share a thank you or kind gesture with the staff members who impact your children.

🎤 Cascade’s Got Talent
Join us for a fun evening of entertainment at Cascade’s Got Talent on April 15th at 6:00 PM in the main gym. Come cheer on our talented students!

🎭 School Play: Stepsisters
Our junior and senior high students are proud to present Stepsisters! Performances will be held on:

• April 22

• April 23

• April 24
  All shows begin at 6:00 PM.

Be sure to grab your tickets early using the QR code on the event flyer!

Please take a minute to fill out the form below to vote for both the teacher of the year and the staff of the year here at Cascade schools.

Go Ramblers!

Carrie Ferguson

We are hiring coaches for the fall!

• Junior High Head Football Coach
• Junior High Assistant Football Coach
• Junior High Head Cheer Coach

Upcoming sports events:

HS Golf

1. Monday, 4/6 - Timberstone @ 1:00pm
2. Wednesday, 4/8 - Ridgecrest @ 3:00pm
3. Thursday, 4/9 - Emmett (JV) @ 10:00am
4. Tuesday, 4/14 - River Birch @ 3:00pm
5. Thursday, 4/16 - Scotch Pines @ 10:00am

HS Track

1. Friday, 4/10 - Weiser Invitational @ 10:30am
2. Friday, 4/17 - Middleton Invite @ 1:00pm

JH Track

1. Friday, 4/10 - Salmon River @ 12:00pm
2. Friday, 4/17 - Salmon River @ 12:00pm (Cascade is the host school)
• ***Please consider volunteering your time at the JH Track meet on 4/17. We could use ~13 volunteers to help run events

a.theien@cascadeschools.org.

https://www.cascadeschools.org/page/classifiedcoach-positions

SAT Reminder
Students taking the SAT on Tuesday April 7th, please take care of yourselves! Get a good night’s sleep, eat a good breakfast, and arrive to school on time. Bring your charged Chromebook and charger, calculator, pencils, water and a positive mindset. You’ve got this!

Snacks and scratch paper will be provided.

Upcoming Activities

• ASVAB Interp - To be rescheduled

• SAT Test - Tuesday April 7th, 2026

• Treasure Valley College Fair - Saturday April 18th 11am-1pm at Boise State University - around 45 colleges and universities throughout Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana and some other states will be present. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about a variety of schools and what they have to offer.

• Parent/Student Learn and Connect - The focus of the meeting will be on Graduation requirements, IDLA courses, Dual Credit Courses and the transition for 8th grade students into High School. Stay tuned for more details...

• Elementary Friendship Groups for both upper and lower elementary have begun. I am excited to work with these groups on their friendship skills.

FAFSA and Scholarships for 12th Grade Students:

If your 12th-grade student has not yet completed their FAFSA, please reach out if you need assistance or have questions. Completing the FAFSA is required to receive financial aid. Local scholarships are starting to come in and will be handed out to students that want to take advantage of the opportunities.

Thank you for staying informed and helping your students take advantage of these important opportunities!

Your School Counselor, Mrs. Candice

We’re excited to share an incredible opportunity for our high school students who are thinking about their future and interested in helping others.

The Mental Health Careers Academy, offered through Southwest Idaho AHEC, is a unique program for students entering grades 11–12 in Fall 2026. This 14-month experience gives students the chance to explore careers in mental health, build real-world skills, and connect with professionals in the field.

Students who participate will gain:

• A deeper understanding of mental health
• Exposure to career pathways and education options
• Mentorship opportunities
• Valuable skills for future success
• Up to $2,000 in stipends

Programs like this not only open doors to future careers, but also help students grow in confidence, empathy, and leadership—skills that benefit them no matter what path they choose.

If your student is interested in learning more, we encourage you to check out the flyer and use the QR code to explore details and registration information.

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