Family Newsletter

The weather is starting to change as we get closer to November. I encourage you to send your kids to school with jackets because these fall mornings can be brisk. Hats and gloves will be a good idea too as temperatures continue to drop. We are experiencing more students and staff getting colds, strep throat, and even the flu bug. Please don't hesitate to keep your kids home if they are feeling under the weather and please don't send them to school if they have a temperature. It is important that we don't spread this to others in the school if we can prevent it.

Substitute Teacher Training

Bingo Night

Jr High Bands Patriotic Concert

District Volleyball Tournament starts

Senior Night Football Game

And more!!

Please keep reading to stay informed on what is happening!

Go Ramblers!

We will have our Inaugural Basketball MiniCamp/Combine from October 28th-30th starting at 4:15 ending at 6pm.

This will consist of a series of measurements ( vertical jump, shuttle run, standing broad jump along with a series of skills drills for high school girls basketball players.

Please come prepared to learn and get excited for the upcoming season.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Linzie Green, Head Girls Basketball Coach at linzie@cascadeschools.org.

What a fantastic season of growth and competition!

We are already looking for great people to coach our GREAT athletes!

Click here to view our Coach Position openings

Hello Rambler Families,

IdahoSports.com is partnering with IDEAL (Idaho’s College Savings Program) for a $529 giveaway to one lucky student from a class 2A or 1A school in Idaho. Students 18 and older can enter the contest, or parents can enter students into the contest if their student is under 18.

The winner will be randomly selected later this month and will be given $529 to be used towards an Idaho Education Savings Account. It can be used for college, trade school, apprenticeships, graduate programs, and more.

This is a great opportunity for our students. The deadline to enter is October 25th. More information can be found here:

https://www.idsaves.org/home/idahosports.html

Parents in Idaho looking to get started on driver education with their student can find a variety of resources available on the Idaho Department of Education's Driver Education webpage. The page features information on next steps, including age requirements and how to register for a driver education program in your area:

• Parent-student on-road driver training
• Age requirements
• Types of driver education programs
• Required documents
• Out-of-state permits

Peruse the complete suite of available resources on the Idaho Department of Education's Driver Education webpage at the button below:

Dear Parents, Staff, and Community Members,

I want to take a moment to share more about how the upcoming levy will directly support our schools and students. This levy will help us continue funding important programs and keeping great teachers in our classrooms.

What the Levy Will Fund

If the levy passes, it will allow us to keep offering programs that are essential for our students’ success, including:

• Arts, Music, & Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs: Many of our students love art, music, and career technical programs. These programs help students explore their creativity, build confidence, express themselves, and develop lifelong skills that will serve them well in the future. Without the levy, we may not have the resources to keep these activities going.

• Athletics: Sports are an important part of our school. They help students learn teamwork, discipline, and how to stay healthy. The levy will ensure that students can continue to fully participate in their favorite sports and after-school activities while maintaining a high level of competition and Rambler spirit.

• Recruiting and Retention of High quality staff: This levy allows us to offer competitive wages and benefits to be able to recruit and retain quality staff for our kids. Quality, caring people are key to helping all students succeed.

Join Us in Supporting Our Schools

This levy will make a huge difference in helping us continue to provide these important opportunities for our students. If you’d like to learn more or ask any questions, please join us at our community forums listed on the levy section of the website listed below.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our District and kids!

Best regards,

Joni Stevenson
Superintendent, Cascade School District
joni@cascadeschools.org, (208)630-6057 ext. 2202
https://www.cascadeschools.org/page/supplemental-levy

It is with a mix of deep gratitude and heavy heart that I submit my resignation as Superintendent of the Cascade School District, effective either upon the hiring of a suitable replacement or at the conclusion of this school year, whichever comes first.

Serving as the Superintendent in this district has been one of the greatest privileges and challenges of my life that has tremendously impacted me in ways that will continue to add value to my life. This community, its students, families, and staff have ushered me through major life milestones, becoming part of my extended family. I take great pride in the accomplishments we’ve achieved together and in the resilience we’ve shown in overcoming challenges, always driven by our shared commitment to the success of our students. From our determined efforts to lift the district out of the bottom 5% in Idaho to the small, everyday victories happening in classrooms, the spirit of this district is truly exceptional. I am proud of how far we’ve come and excited for the promising path ahead for Cascade’s youth.

However, after careful reflection, I have come to realize that it is time for me to step aside and allow new leadership to guide this district forward. This decision has come after agonizing reflection and I believe it is in the best interest of both my family and the future of our schools. I am confident that with your continued support and dedication, the district will remain on a path of growth, opportunity, and success for all students, my own included.

Please know that I will remain fully committed during this transition. I am ready to assist in any way I can to ensure a smooth process and to support the board and the new Superintendent, once selected.

Thank you for entrusting me with the responsibility of leading this incredible district. It has been an honor to serve, and I will always cherish the relationships, memories, and growth I have made here. Although I am stepping down from this role, I will remain an active member of this community and a committed partner in supporting the Cascade Ramblers.

Sincerely,

Joni Stevenson

Email: joni@cascadeschools.org
Website: https://www.cascadeschools.org/
Location: 209 North School Street, Cascade, ID, USA
Phone: (208)630-6057
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CascadeRamblers422
Twitter: @ourschool