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CSD Newsletter—June 5, 2026

Posted Date: 06/05/26 (03:35 PM)


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Cascade Weekly Newsletter

Highlights and News from Cascade School District

June 5, 2026
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  • Board Meeting: Monday, June 8, 7 pm in the District Office
  • Late Day of School: Thursday, June 11

Thank you Cascade Community!

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The results will not be certified and final until June 15, but we believe that our construction bond has passed! There are currently 318 more yes votes than no votes, and the County Clerk says there are at most 100 more votes left to have their signatures verified.

We are extremely grateful for the support from our community in these uncertain economic times. This investment will allow us to make critical repairs, improvements, and renovations in all our schools. We will be good stewards of these funds, focusing on practical, long term help for our buildings. We will continue to prove your trust in us!
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Congratulations Class of 2026!

 
USA TODAY article titled 'Best Oregon high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are top 25'.

Cascade Top Ten for Athletes in Oregon

Wow! USA Today writes that information from a recent survey by Niche shows that Cascade High School is ranked number 10 in Oregon as best schools for athletics! Go Cougars!!!

 
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Outdoor Learning Day at Turner Elementary

Tons of fun learning outside at Turner Elementary's Science, Safety, and Exploration Day!

Fifth grade helpers led younger students around to a bunch of different learning areas. A walk through maze that taught about the circulatory system, water quality, wild life and plant learning, safety, creativity, and more!

You can see more pictures on our Facebook page.
 
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Reader's Theater for First Graders

Last Friday, the first graders at Turner Elementary had their first Reader's Theater!

Learning to read opens whole new worlds for every student. You can see more pictures on our Facebook page. #everydaylearning
 
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Graduation Walk

Graduation Walk is the tradition that makes the tears flow for teachers and parents!

Cascade High School graduating seniors walked through Cascade Junior High School and then went back to the elementary schools they attended, where students greeted them with signs, cheers, and high fives.

Pictures are from the Jr. High and Cloverdale Elementary, and you can see more on our Facebook page.
 
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A young boy named Vincent practices writing on a slate chalkboard at a wooden desk.

Field Trips for Cloverdale

Cloverdale Elementary students had some great learning opportunities this week!

The fourth graders embarked on an exciting journey to the End of the Trail in Oregon City. They had the opportunity to pack a wagon, try on various outfits, and engage in school-like activities. The third-grade class saw science in action with a field trip to OMSI. And, the first-grade students visited the Oregon Zoo this week. They had a great time learning about and exploring the various animals.

 
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Aumsville 2nd Grade Pen Pal Party

On Thursday, Mrs. Thomas' 2nd grade class at Aumsville Elementary met their Pen Pals from Cascade High School's AVID 9 class for a picnic party!

The objective of this AVID community service project was to encourage literacy and collaborative learning across both classes. Over Spring Trimester, our ninth graders swapped letters and shopped for books they loved from their own elementary years to share with Mrs. Thomas' class.

Thursday, they met in person for the first time at a popsicle picnic celebration and had a chance to read with their Pen Pals afterward. It was a day of great fun and shared learning! You can see more pictures on our Facebook page.
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Poster for a Robotics Camp held August 10-14 from 9 AM to 4 PM at Old Marion Elementary School.

Registration is now open for Hotwire Robotics Summer Camp!

If your student enjoys building, creating, problem solving, or just trying new things, we'd love to have them join us this August. Camp is free and open to students entering 5th, 6th, and 7th grade, with activities led by members of @Hotwire2990 Robotics Team.

 
Invitation to a free 'Pool Party at the Turner Pool' hosted by the Cascade Family Resource Center on June 16th from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Pool Party at the Turner Pool

Cascade families are invited to the last Family Resource Center event of the year—a pool party on Tuesday, June 16, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Have a great weekend, Cascade!