Our Junior High students lit up the night in their best neon at the Glow Crazy Dance Party on Friday, October 15th at 7:00 PM. DJ Tina Mann kept the tunes hopping while the kids busted some moves. Snacks were in plenty while glow sticks were scattered around the floor and draped over students. Just in case any high school siblings get jealous, they will have their chance to show off their neon and best moves at the MORP dance on November 19th. The dance was hosted by Spirit Club and chaperoned by Tina Mann, Alissa Johnson, and Nichole Pieper.
Junior High basketball begins on Monday, Oct. 18th. Girls practice will be from 4-5:30 and boys practice will be from 5-6:30. All students, who did not participate in a fall sport, will need to have a current sports physical, concussion statement, risk statement, handbook sign-off, and activity fee paid before Monday. All forms can be found on the website under the athletics tab.
Our Fall Concert is on Tuesday, October 12th at 7:00 pm. The bands in grades 6 and up will be performing. Students should arrive no later than 6:45 pm. We will be streaming the concert on our NFHS "channel", so the audience will be seated on the north side of the gym. Performers need to wear: 6th grade * Wear dress clothes 7th & 8th grade * Wear dress black pants/skirt & white shirt High School Band * Wear dress black pants/skirt & white shirt Please make every effort to be on time! This should be a wonderful concert and we hope to see everyone there.
October 1, 2021Dear Cascade School Family,It’s amazing to think we only have a few weeks left in the first quarter of this school year. Homecoming was a great success. Our student council put together a fun Friday of float building and games and we had a great number of students show up. Our family movie night was also well attended and we would like to incorporate more of these community events in the near future.October brings cooler weather and awareness to many great causes. Our schools will be focusing specifically on drug abuse prevention with Red Ribbon Week October 25th-30th, fire prevention, and earthquake safety as we participate in The Great Shakeout on October 25th. The first quarter ends on October 14th. Family conferences will be October 26th and 28th. We will not be having an open house style conference in the Junior High and High School, instead we will be scheduling individual conferences with families. If you do not get asked for a conference, but would still like to meet with teachers, please contact the teachers any time throughout the year to discuss your child’s progress. Just a reminder, there is no school on October 21st and 22nd. Go Badgers!Nichole Pieper
A recent study showed 51% of our student drivers and 40% of passengers coming to school are not wearing seatbelts. See PDF for more statistics.
On Monday, September 20, 2021, the Cascade Chapter of National Honor Society inducted seven new members. Jeramiah Creveling, Caden Crowell, Sydney Gutierrez, Jazmyn Halvorson, Danny Le, Zoe Mazaira, and Caiden Sekuterski. Students pledged "...to uphold the high purposes of the National Honor Society to which [we] have been selected; [we] will be true to the principles for which it stands; and will maintain and encourage the high standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character." To be inducted, students must be of sophomore age or older, maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, be in good standing behaviorally at school, and commit to serving their school and community. Students help by volunteering at the food bank, pick up trash among the community, and help with the school's angel tree. If you have a great idea for these amazing young people to earn some service hours, please contact Nichole Pieper, high school principal.
Cascade Elementary School Awarded National Blue Ribbon School 2021 AwardWe are excited and proud to announce that Cascade Elementary School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2021 by the U.S Department of Education. Cascade Elementary is one of two Montana Schools, out of 325 other schools in the country to be given this honor. To receive this award, school are judged on overall academic performance or improvements on narrowing gaps amount student sub groups. A huge shout out to the students, teachers and administrators that were a part of making Cascade Elementary a Blue Ribbon School!Excerpt from Montana Right Now article: "Sen. Jon Tester said the following in a release from his office:“Montana’s public education system is one of the best in the nation, and the work done at Cascade Elementary exemplifies the highest standard of learning for Montana’s schools. I’m proud of the teachers, students, families, and administrators that worked hard to earn this national recognition, and we can all rest easier knowing that the future of Montana is in good hands.”"Please click here to see Montana Right Now's article.Link to National Blue Ribbon Schools webpage here.
On September 10th and 11th, 2021, the Cascade School District was notified that individuals associated with the District had tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals had contact with others in our school district on or before September 9th, 2021. If anyone associated with the District is at risk of exposure, Cascade School District will be in contact with that person or persons to determine a safe and appropriate course of action. To the best of our abilities, any students or staff who were in contact with these individuals will be contacted before school on Monday the 13th. It is still recommended that any person who feels sick or ill, stay home and seek out their medical provider for specific instructions.We are recommending that you follow the Cascade County Health Department’s (CCHD)'s guidelines. Remember, according to CCHD’s guidance, this is a recommendation and not a requirement. CCHD's guidelines are as follow:Fully vaccinated (individuals who have completed a COVID-19 vaccination series and are two weeks post second dose): Do not quarantine unless they are symptomatic Test at 3-5 days after exposure Mask indoors in public for 14 days following the exposure If symptoms develop at any time, immediately self-isolate and get testedUnvaccinated: Quarantine for 10 days without testing May test at day 5 or later. If the test is negative AND they are symptom-free, they can return to work after day 7 Positive for COVID in the previous 3 months: Do not quarantine if they remain symptom-freePlease take precautions to prevent the spread of illnesses: wear a mask, practice social distancing, stay home if you are sick, get vaccinated, and get a flu shot. School officials will continue to monitor the situation and will provide further information if and when it becomes available.It is important that individuals who feel ill, stay home to combat the spread of COVID-19. Remember, the school can test individuals associated with the school if they are symptomatic.Please do your part and help us stay open!
Just another day in the life of our hard-working teachers. Our Friday PIR was full of collaboration, data reviews, preparation, and homework help. First thing in the morning our teachers attended a training session devoted to using one of our personalized learning and intervention programs, MobyMax. This program allows students to work on prescribed standards-based skills in core subject areas. Afterwards, the Junior High and High School teachers delved into student achievement data using results from Fastbridge, student work, and teacher observation. Fastbridge is an assessment tool we use to benchmark test students in the fall, winter, and spring. Benchmarking is similar to an annual medical checkup with your doctor. It’s an assessment given on one day as a check in with students’ academic abilities. Just like a doctor looks at test results for blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood screenings, this is just a starting point for determining the best route to better physical health. Our teachers use these Fastbridge data points as a catalyst in determining educational support for all students. Teachers pull in other pieces of data to help create intervention plans to fill learning gaps students sometimes develop throughout their educational careers. Teachers are also using the data to help improve our instruction for our students’ ever changing needs. In the elementary school, the teachers prepared materials for Tuesday’s Math Night, collaborated on interventions through Google Meets, and met in small groups to develop specialized plans for the classrooms. As with every Friday, the teachers in Homework Help worked with students on missing assignments and even had some students attend who just wanted assistance and a quiet place to work. Next time you see one of our teachers, please thank them for the hard work and hours they put in each week. They are dedicated to the education of our students and the continued improvement of our school.
Homecoming Activities: Theme is Movies!All outfits for spirit days must meet dress code with the exception of hats and wigs. Students must be visually identifiable and make-up must be in good taste and appropriate for elementary students to see.)Monday: Matching (Finds some friends and coordinate!)Tuesday: Celebrity (Look your best for the Red Carpet.)Picture Day is on Tuesday!Wednesday: Movie Theme Day (Who is your favorite movie character?)Thursday: 'Merica (Red, White, and Blue)Hallway Decoration Judging at 8:00 AMPep Assembly during 7th PeriodTeacher Door Decor Contest Judging by Student BodyFriday: SpiritPenny Wars all week. Coins Count, Dollars Deduct.Winning class with most participation gets a pizza party. Friday ActivitiesChariot and Float building at 9:00Chariot Races and Musical Chairs at 11:30 in the old gym.Family Movie Night on the field at 8:00 PM. Showing Barnyard Rated PG. Concessions of popcorn, pop, hot chocolate, and candy from 7:30-8:00 PM. Saturday ActivitiesVolleyball Parade at 3:00 (staging at 2:30)Football