CSD Newsletter—Nov. 13, 2026

At Monday night's School Board meeting, members from Cascade High School FFA shared about their trip to the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis.

11 students participated, experiencing both the convention and also getting to meet with Agricultural programs and colleges from around the country!

All of our schools honored Veteran's Day with assemblies and chances to meet veterans. It was a great day!

The pictures above are from the assembly at the Junior High; you can see more pictures on our Facebook page. 

You can also listen to students at Turner Elementary sing "I'm Proud to Be and American" by visiting Turner Elementary's Facebook page.

Chief McGrew and Officer Hensley from Turner Police Department visited first graders at Turner Elementary on Thursday!

Students heard what it's like to be a police officer, got to see one of the police trucks, and asked lots of questions. We're grateful for their regular presence on campus, helping our students know them and feel safe!

Mrs. Cox' Health Services class at Cascade High School practiced their professional skills with volunteers yesterday. 

The main focus was on their professional manner as they took vital signs for volunteers (who may have made up some rather ridiculous reasons for being at the doctor!)

Students did a great job, and this active learning prepares them well for future jobs.

Science students in Ms. Roden's class at Cascade Junior High School had visitors who brought outer space right to their desks this week!

Guest presenters from the Night Sky 45 Astronomy Club led an interactive sessions packed with real scientific gear, personal stories of cosmic discovery, and the simple challenge to explore for themselves and "Keep Looking Up!"

The presenters set up a live display featuring several high-powered telescopes alongside specialized Astrophotography Space & Deep-Sky Cameras—the exact kind of imaging equipment astronomers use to capture faint nebulae, distant galaxies, and star clusters light-years away. Students got an up-close look at how optical lenses and cooled deep-sky sensors team up to reveal details invisible to the naked eye.

You can help our Cascade Adult Transition Program! 

Fill the bus with your bottles and cans to recycle on Wednesday, Nov. 18!

We are teaming up with Andégo Internships Abroad to welcome a small group of Spanish teens (8th & 10th graders) in Oregon from Gredos Schools in Madrid, Spain for about 4 weeks this Winter. 

Andégo is currently seeking host families for these visitors who are enthusiastic about meeting a new friend from a different language and culture. 

Hosting a Spanish teen is a wonderful cross-cultural opportunity for any family who might be interested. Knowledge of Spanish is not a requirement to host, neither is having a teen in the home. All families are welcome to apply! Students arrive on Thursday, January 14th and depart on Friday, February 12th from PDX International Airport in Portland, OR. 

Please email Tia at tia@andego.org with any inquiries or apply to host a Spanish student by clicking on this link: Apply to Host.

Thank you!