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Cascade Public Schools' after-school program, formerly and commonly known as the XCELL program, has officially been terminated. The decision was finalized at the regular school board meeting on December 17, following ongoing funding challenges. The XCELL program had served as a vital resource for the community for many years, offering after-school academic support, snacks, and childcare for students until 6 p.m. For several years, the program was funded through the 21st Century Community...
Always an extravaganza, the Cascade Elementary Christmas Program of 2024 did not disappoint! From the opening number performed by the 5th-grade band to the grand finale, which included all classes from kindergarten to 5th grade, the entire program was thoroughly entertaining. Director Jeff Skogley and the elementary and kindergarten teachers did a great job preparing the children, and you could tell how proud they were of their classes as the students performed with enthusiasm. The program was...
Mrs. Stevens' kindergarten class explored apple-themed projects on Tuesday, engaging in activities like making sentences, reading words, painting apple trees, and working with numbers. A big thank you goes out to the parents, grandparents, and community members who lent a helping hand with each station. Their support was greatly appreciated, and the kids had a wonderful time completing the various projects. The day concluded with a special treat-apple pancakes for snacks!...
Several students from Cascade Public Schools were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) during a ceremony held in the boardroom on December 9 at 7 p.m. The new inductees were given short speeches by fellow NHS members, explaining the four pillars of the society: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Following the ceremony, they enjoyed a brief recess with refreshments before being escorted to the stairs for a photo opportunity. Being inducted into the National Honor Society...
Cascade Public Schools' after-school program, commonly known as the XCELL program, is set to be terminated at the end of the calendar year. Cascade’s superintendent, Levi Collins, issued a notice regarding the program's termination on Monday, December 2, at approximately 12 p.m. The notice, posted publicly on the school district’s Facebook page, states that the program is ending due to a lack of funding. “Unless alternative funding is secured or an outside organization steps in to take over...
The regular board meeting of Cascade Public Schools was held on Tuesday, November 19, at 6:00 p.m. Several significant topics were discussed, including the following: Booster Club Funds The board concluded old business with a motion to approve the recommendation to transfer the remaining Booster Club funds into the Pep Club account. Approximately $2,000 remained from the now-dissolved Booster Club, and it was proposed that these funds be moved to the Pep Club account for effective use. During the discussion, some concerns were raised about...
Congratulations to four of our Cascade musicians on their selection to the North Central Honor Band! The students attending this event are band members Ian McKamey, Isaac Snyder, Mady Faldzinski, and Cody Park. These students will be part of a much larger band, joining musicians from several schools who were also chosen by audition. They will travel to Shelby on December 2 and 3 for the event. The students auditioned for this group earlier this fall and have been practicing their parts for several weeks. On Monday, December 2, they will travel...
The Elementary Music Department (grades K-5, including 5th grade band) will present its annual Christmas Concert and Program on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the north gym. This year’s theme is “Snow,” and the event will be followed by the annual pie social in the school cafeteria. The pie social is the Elementary Music Program’s only fundraiser for the year. Thanks to past donations, Mr. Skogley has been able to purchase several new items for our elementary students. We’d love your support through the donation of a pie (or two!) f...
The PTSA's Annual Turkey Bingo was a resounding success this year, drawing an enthusiastic crowd for an evening of fun, prizes, and community spirit-all at no cost to attendees. Families and friends gathered to play bingo, laugh, and cheer as lucky winners walked away with fantastic prizes. Special thanks go to Steel Etc. and 468 Market for their generous turkey donations, ensuring the event lived up to its name. Many individual donors also contributed gift cards and other exciting prizes,...
Cascade Public Schools’ regular board meeting was held on Tuesday, November 19, at 6:00 p.m. Old Business: The board concluded old business with a motion to approve the recommendation to deposit the remaining Booster Club funds into the Pep Club account. The motion was seconded and passed, with one board member opposing. New Business: The first item of new business involved reviewing the behavior matrix. After some discussion, a motion was made to refer the issue to the policy committee. The motion was seconded and passed. The second order o...
Last Tuesday, twenty-four 5th and 6th grade students had the opportunity to use the Lego SPIKE Prime robots and code their robots to complete a couple of challenges. This week, on Nov. 20th, more 5th and 6th grade students participated in the STARBASE Chemistry: Sink or Swim program, engaging in STEM exploration. In the future, we hope to expand our partnership with STARBASE to include every 5th grade student in a week-long program of hands-on STEM exploration. STARBASE is a program through the...
Cascade Public Schools held a special assembly Monday morning to honor our Veterans. The Cascade Courier joins Cascade Schools in saying to our Veterans: "Thank you for your service!"...
Honor Roll students in grades 4-12 were treated to ice cream sundaes (for grades 6-12) and root beer floats (for grades 4 and 5) last Thursday. The Cascade PTSA celebrated the first quarter honor roll by serving ice cream after the students' lunches. These students earned their places on either the "A" honor roll or the "B" honor roll. "A" honor roll students earned all A's for their hard work in the first quarter, while those on the "B" honor roll achieved a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0....
Mrs. Stevens' kindergarten class visited the gravel pit to see the big machines moving gravel. They watched as dirt was loaded into the crusher and then came out on the large conveyor belt. The students are learning that if they know how to read and understand numbers, they can pursue any job they want. Special thanks to Torgersons for providing the awesome hard hats and safety vests!...
November 12, 2024 4:30–6:30 PM in the school library Please join us for a night of fun and reading! We will have a book exchange, crafts, snacks, and lots of reading activities! As this is an event to promote family engagement, students must be accompanied by an adult at this event and cannot come on their own. If you would like to donate gently used books for ages Preschool–5th Grade for the book exchange, you can drop them off prior to the 12th at the school attendance office or send them with your students to be dropped off with their cla...
The regular board meeting for Cascade Public Schools was held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 15. The atmosphere was tense, as several parents addressed concerns regarding alleged threats made by one student toward others. Parents also expressed frustration at not being fully informed about any disciplinary actions taken against the student. Some even claimed that their children were being disciplined for speaking out about the disruptions. During the public comment period of the meeting,...
Editor's note: I sat down with Superintendent Collins Monday morning in an effort to obtain a statement in response to last Tuesday's regular School Board meeting where several parents, during Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, expressed concern over the safety of their children due to alleged threats from another student. Because by law the Board cannot deliberate, debate or take any action on any matter presented during Public Comment, neither the Board nor Mr. Collins could respond to their...
Thank you so much to everyone who helped make Homecoming 2024, "We Got the Beat," a success! Student participation was at a record high, staff support was excellent, and community turnout was strong! A big thanks to our Student Council advisors and members (Christa Hardy, Tina Mann, Audrey Rumney, Sophia Mortag, Sayre McElroy, Kylee Finn, Lane Ethridge) for the extra time and commitment it takes to plan all the fun events. Special thanks to our staff who participated in the inflatable costume ra...
Here is your reminder about the upcoming Fall Concert by the Cascade Schools Music Department! The annual Fall Concert is Tuesday, October 8, beginning at 7:00 PM. This concert will include all the bands in grades 6-12. They have been working hard on reviewing their instruments, learning new music, and, for some, starting a whole new instrument! Please come to hear our very talented musicians on Tuesday, October 8, at 7:00 PM in the north gym-you won't want to miss this one! Here are some more...
Students gathered around the flagpole last Wednesday at Cascade Public Schools, participating in the national and international prayer event known as See You at the Pole. Student-initiated and student-led, they prayed for their school, their families, friends, and country. See You at the Pole (SYATP), an annual gathering of thousands of Christian students at school flagpoles for purposes of worship and prayer, officially began in 1990 in Burleson, Texas, when a group of teenagers gathered to...
Fall has officially arrived, and the Cascade School Music Department has their fall concert scheduled for October 8—yes, October already! The first concert of the year will be on Tuesday, October 8, at 7:00 PM in the North Gym. The program will feature the bands from grades 6-12. The first concert of the year is always a fun one, where we get to hear the new things the students have been learning, as well as how they are building on what they've learned in past years. The Pep Band has been in full swing for the high school students, so t...
On Tuesday, September 17, at 6:00 PM, the Cascade School Board got together for its regular meeting in the conference room of Cascade Public School. Board members, school staff, and community members gathered to discuss several important topics. Twelve new items were addressed during the meeting, including a recommendation for the expulsion of a student and the use of cell phones on campus. Principal Wilson covered several topics in his report, including promoting the school’s new podcast, t...
On Thursday, September 5th, the senior class went on a field trip to study “place.” We walked from the school to the Charlie Russell Honeymoon Cottage and over to the Cascade Museum. During the tour, guided by Kendra Lane and Channing Hartelius, we noted things that stood out to us and what made Cascade our “place.” We were challenged to make the familiar strange, reflecting on things like how it might seem odd that we know so many people around town or that we choose to take the alley to the...
Cascade Schools held their annual Badger Community Pep Rally last Thursday evening at the Badger Football Field. Speed C printed and gave away nearly 300 Gold Rush T-shirts that night, encouraging everyone to wear them to Friday's first home game, filling the stands with GOLD! Principal Michael Wilson welcomed everyone in attendance, and the coaches introduced their teams to the cheering crowd. It was a great night! Go Badgers!...
Greetings and welcome back for the 2024-2025 school year. First off, I would like to recognize the efforts of our maintenance staff over the summer. Staff and students returned to a refreshed, clean, and organized school environment. The maintenance staff took on many large responsibilities as a number of changes occurred inside the building, room assignments changed, and a lot of technology was updated. Our staff consisted of our full-time crew, plus a couple of individuals from our teaching...
