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CSD Newsletter—Mar. 13, 2026

Posted Date: 03/13/26 (03:00 PM)
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Cascade Weekly Newsletter

Highlights and News from Cascade School District

March 13, 2026
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  • Late Start: Wednesday Mar. 18
  • No School: Monday, Mar. 23 through Friday, Mar. 27—Spring Break
  • Board Meeting: Monday, Apr. 13, 7 pm in the District Office

Did you know the proposed bond would maintain the current tax rate?

A bar graph shows the bond rate per $1,000 of assessed value from 2007 to 2043, with gray bars representing past rates and yellow bars representing projected rates.
If passed, the bond would bring needed funds to repair aging roofs, electrical systems, flooring, siding, and heating and cooling equipment that have reached the end of their useful life or are missing in some schools.

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Aumsville Elementary Develops Grit

At Aumsville Elementary, the character trait of the month is "grit." Assistant Principal Jodie Mitchell read a story about grit to Ms. Day's 4th grade class, and then the fourth graders worked with Mrs. Maben's kindergarten class with the grit survey!
 
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A choir of students in black shirts stands on risers, singing with their hands clasped.
 
Two women in colorful, patterned outfits pose playfully in a school hallway.
A group of students sit on the floor of a gymnasium, facing a projector screen and a speaker.

Read Across America at Cloverdale Elementary

Cloverdale Elementary went all out for Read Across America week last week. Take a look at how they make reading fun! You can see more pictures on our Facebook page.
 
Cascade Junior High School presents its Winter Concert on March 10th, 2026 at 7:00pm.

Jr. High Choir and Band Concerts

Our Cascade Junior High School band and choirs gave a wonderful concert Tuesday night! Beginning band, Concert Band, Beginning Choir, and Symphonic Choir all performed and did a great job!

Go to our Facebook page to see and hear videos of the performances.
 
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Senior Wins OSU Scholarship

Congratulations to Sophia Ly, Cascade High School senior!

On Thursday she learned that she won Oregon State University's highest scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship worth $10,000 a year for all four years!

OSU sent a representative to award her in class. Only 145 Presidential Scholarships are awarded out of more than 3000 who applied!
 
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A group of young people and an adult observe marine life in a large, circular aquarium tank.

7th and 8th Graders to Oregon Aquarium

7th and 8th grade students at Cascade Junior High School who have passing grades and no behavior incidents earned a trip to the Oregon Aquarium on Thursday!

 
Students in a classroom watch a presentation titled 'Comedy in Action Project Day' on March 12th.
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Senior Advanced English Final

Here are some fun moments from Senior Advanced English. They had a "Comedy in Action" Final, where students either performed a scene or created a comic from "Much Ado About Nothing" or "The Importance of Being Earnest." Much fun was had as they explored the nature of classic comedy and satire!

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Boys and Girls Volleyball Mini Camps

Our Cascade High School girls and boys volleyball teams will be leading a mini camp for 1st through 6th grade girls and boys next week and the week after spring break!

March 17-19th is 4th-6th graders-

March 31-April 2nd- 1st-3rd graders-

Cost is $40 and they get a fun T-shirt

 
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Blood Drive Wednesday March 18

Next week the National Honor Society is hosting its final blood drive of the year: 

Wednesday, March 18 from 8:30 AM-2 PM in the Auxiliary Gym.

Since this is a Late Start, the morning hours are open for community members who would like to participate & donate! 
 
We have 14 slots still open from 8:30 to 9:45 AM.

Additionally, we have Power Red appointments still available throughout the day. 

If interested, please click this link to claim your spot! 

Have a great weekend, Cascade!