Cascade School District #422

Smokey came to visit Kindergarten and First Grade today!

Our young learners from kindergarten and first grade got a visit from Forest Service employees, Kim and Smokey the Bear himself! Kim shared Smokey's story and how he became the icon he is today, as well as why he has such strong feelings about wildfires. Smokey shared these 5 rules with our classes: 1) Only you can prevent wildfires. 2) Always be careful with fire. 3) Never play with matches or lighters. 4) Always watch your fire. 5) Make sure your fire is always completely out. Smokey and Kim then took questions from the students before we headed back to the classroom. Thanks again Smokey and Kim!

🏈🏐📣 Cascade Schools is on the hunt for passionate, dedicated leaders to join our purple and gold family! 🟣💛 We’re currently hiring for the following coaching positions for the 2025-26 school year: 🔥 High School Head Football Coach 🔥 High School Assistant Football Coach 🔥 Jr. High Assistant Volleyball Coach 🔥 Jr. High Head Cheer Coach 🔥 High School Head Track Coach If you love working with kids, building strong teams, and bringing out the best in student-athletes — we want to hear from you! Come be a part of the Cascade Rambler tradition and help shape the next generation of champions. 👉 Apply now at: https://www.cascadeschools.org/page/classifiedcoach-positions #RamblerPride #CascadeRamblers #CoachWithPurpose #JoinOurTeam #PurpleAndGold

Come see us THIS Thursday. This is your chance to sit with school and district leadership (Supt, Principal, Athletic Director, Community School Coordinator, Guidance Counselor, and more) to ask ANYTHING and get to know your local school team. Hometown Pastries are provided!

8th Grade Celebration RSVP! Family BBQ & Exclusive 8th Grade BASH! Let’s celebrate our awesome 8th graders with a night full of food, fun, and memories! 📍 When: Saturday, May 17th | 4:00–10:00 PM 📍 Where: Cascade School 4:00–6:00 PM – Family BBQ & Yard Games (Everyone's Invited!) Main course will be provided (burgers/hotdogs). BBQ will be potluck-style - please bring a favorite dish to pass. 6:00–10:00 PM – 8th Graders Only! Parents, head out while we (a handful of 8th Grade Mamas/Dads) take over with awesome competitive games, escape room fun, and a dance party with treats/snacks to finish the night! You are welcome to stay and help with all the fun (option below), but we do ask that any extra siblings be excluded from this part of the celebration. Please RSVP by May 1st so we can plan food, games, and float supplies! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBG59ENqYCNJFeEnCoqP-6r7kU9tDK8iRqUJU_Ubqpmm3FAg/viewform

Only ONE WEEK to go! The world our kids are growing up in is changing fast — are you prepared to help them navigate it? Join us at Save My Family: Devices, Digital Media, & Development on May 5th for a powerful evening that will open your eyes to the realities of digital life and its impact on your child’s mental health and development. 💡 Hear from trusted experts 💬 Learn how to start hard but necessary conversations 📱 Get real advice on social media, screen time, and safety 📍 Cascade Schools | 6–8 PM 🍽️ Free food + childcare with registration! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For parents & kids age 11+ (or younger with a smartphone) 🔗 Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devices-digital-media-development-learning-event-tickets-1312005857839 📸 Tag a friend who should come with you! #SaveMyFamily #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #MentalHealthMatters #CascadeID #ParentSupport #ScreenTimeAwareness

Join us for a night all about your favorite animals!

Come swing by tomorrow night!

Cascade's Kindergarten class ALL scored proficient on our state reading assessments in April!!!!

🌊🐠 Dive into our Deep Sea Adventure! 🐬📚 Our incredible second graders just wrapped up a 9-week research journey exploring the wonders of marine life! From octopus to sea turtles, each student dove into studying an ocean creature and created their very own informational book—complete with a Table of Contents, Glossary, About the Author page, and detailed sections on physical and behavioral traits, habitat, predators and prey, and environmental threats. 🐡📖 To bring their learning to life, we even took a field trip to the Boise Aquarium to discover even more about our aquatic friends. 🌊🐙 We are so proud of their hard work, curiosity, and creativity—these young marine biologists are making waves! 💙👏 #MarineLife #SecondGradeScientists #ProjectBasedLearning #BoiseAquariumAdventure #UnderTheSea

🎓 Students & Community Your Future Starts Here! Looking for a job, internship, or just want to explore career options? Join us at the Dream Big Career Connections Fair on April 24th from 1:30pm- 4:30pm in the Cascade Schools gym. Connect with local employers, gain career advice, and discover opportunities whether you're a student planning your next step or a community member exploring new paths. All are welcome!

👀 COMING SOON to Cascade! Save My Family is a powerful, free event for families looking to better understand how devices, digital media, and social pressure are shaping our kids — and what we can do about it. 📆 Save the date: May 5 | 6–8 PM 📍 Cascade Schools 🧠 Topics: Mental health, screen time, social media, drugs, addiction & more 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For parents & kids 11+ (or younger with smartphones) 🍕 Food and childcare provided (with registration!) 🎤 Featuring experts: – Dr. Condie (Child Neurologist) – Officer Gomez (SRO & Social Media Expert) – Nurse Kelli (Event Founder) 🟡 Don’t wait — space is limited! 🔗 Register at SaveMyFamilyEvent.org #SaveMyFamily #DigitalParenting #ProtectOurKids #CascadeCommunity #FamilyEvent #FreeEvent #MentalHealthAwareness

Mark your calendars for the last week of this month for some great cultural events brought to our great town and school by Cascade's very own Cascade Cultural Arts Center.

Come support the music program while celebrating the talent in our community!

If you haven't heard the word yet, this is a fun, family friendly Easter activity.

Attention!!! Are you entering grades K-12 and are aspiring to be basketball players? All are welcome to sign up for this basketball camp experience. Join us at Cascade High School on June 17th and 18th. Register at Makempaybasketball.com. Special thanks to Lee Toldson Jr. and Tyren Johnson for organizing this event for our youth. Note: The website says McCall ID but it's in Cascade.

Do you want to be a cheerleader? 💜💛 CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL CHEER TRYOUTS! 💛💜 Calling all future Ramblers! It’s time to show your purple and gold pride! Join the Cascade Cheer Team and help lead the Rambler spirit! 🗓️ Tryout Dates & Times: 📅 April 28th — 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM 📅 April 29th & 30th — 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM 📍 Location: Cascade High School Weight Room ✅ What to Bring: Athletic wear & sneakers Water bottle Positive attitude & Rambler spirit! 💪 Be bold. Be loud. Be a Rambler! For questions, contact Coach Dorothy Stillwell at: 📧 Dorothy@cascadeschools.org GO RAMBLERS! 💜💛

Athlete of the Week! Sophomore Garrett Rogers did extremely well while competing in the Middleton track meet at Skyview. Rogers placed first in the high jump, with a jump of 5 feet 10 inches. Not only did he succeed in jumping, but he also went on to get third place in the 400 meters with a time of 56.35. Garrett is constantly improving every meet and breaking new records. Congratulations to Garrett Rogers on earning Male Athlete of the Week! Junior Ceder Saxton performed phenomenally last week in 6 different softball games. The competition consisted of Cole Valley Christian, North Fremont, South Fremont, Buhl, Teton, and Weiser. Ceder leads her team in Doubles with 3 and is second in many other categories like triples, slugging, and fielding. Not only does she excel on the hitting side of the ball, but she also plays pitcher, where she was able to strike out 8 batters. Congratulations to Ceder Saxton on Female Athlete of the Week!

We will be holding Kindergarten Registration on Friday, May 2nd, from 10:00–11:00 AM and 1:30–2:30 PM. This is an exciting step in your child’s educational journey, and we look forward to welcoming our newest students! Please bring the following documents to complete the registration process: Your child’s birth certificate Proof of residency (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement) Immunization records We look forward to seeing you there!

Shoutout to our incredible English 101 Dual Credit students! In just under an hour, students wrote an entire essay from start to finish with no pre-writing. Writing under pressure isn't easy; it takes focus, stamina, and critical thinking. Our seniors rose to the occasion and gave it their all. We're so proud of the hard work and determination they have shown throughout the year!