As we head towards the second half of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has helped the first semester be a great one. From staff, students, parents, and community partners, I appreciate you all.

I’m looking forward to the months ahead to watch our students continue to learn technical and professionalism skills in their program areas. Our students can accomplish anything they put their minds to.

Cascadia Tech staff are all working hard to ensure our students are college and career-ready, with industry certifications in hand, by June. It is our mission to encourage and support student success in each program. Enjoy this edition of our newsletter!

We are doing great things!

-Joan Huston

Cascadia Technical Academy follows the Evergreen School District’s operating schedule. When Evergreen School District is closed, Cascadia Tech Academy is also closed. When Evergreen School District has a 2-hour late start, then there are no session 1 classes at Cascadia Tech Academy, but session 2 is held at regular time.

Robbin Hansen, Paraeducator - Robbin is coming to us from Orchards Elementary as a special education paraeducator, but has experience as an instructor in the CTE world, as she was formerly an instructor at Charter College.

I have worked in education or in non-profit management my entire adult life. I have experience working with all age groups, but there is something I genuinely appreciate about the high school age. I enjoy being a part of a team who can help young people discover their potential and harness their strengths and discover where they can use those gifts to become the best version of themselves. Outside of work I spend as much time as possible with my husband and kids, read as much as possible, and more than likely am watching some sort of soccer game, whether at a youth or professional level.

January 31 - Inservice Day (No School)

February 7 - New Student Registration Day

February 12 - Early Release (No Session 2)

February 14 - Dental Clinic AM Only

February 21 - E-Waste Recycling

February 21 -Dental Clinic Both Sessions

February 17 - Presidents' Day ( No School)

March 5 - Early Release (No Session 2)

March 19 - Early Release (No Session 2)

March 21 - Dental Clinic Both Sessions

March 21-22 - E-Waste Recycling Annual Event

March 31-April 5 - Spring Break

These guidelines are based on requirements from Clark County Public Health and the Washington State Department of Health.

Healthy children are better prepared to learn in school & succeed in life!

We are excited to share additional information about the expansion of our satellite campuses at Cascadia Tech Academy, which is creating more opportunities for students in Southwest Washington.

Pre-Electrical: We will be moving our Pre-Electrical program to the Port of Ridgefield, allowing us to nearly double our current enrollment capacity to about 100 students. This program will be available to all eligible students within our consortium.

Forest Management: The Forest Management program will now be offered in Washougal at the Excelsior Building. It will also be accessible to all eligible students in our consortium including Stevenson Carson School District, with plans to expand offerings in Cowlitz County in the future.

Teaching Academy: Our Teaching Academy will feature two locations: North and East. Teaching Academy North in Woodland serves students from Kalama, La Center, Ridgefield, and Woodland, while Teaching Academy East will cater to students from Hockinson, Camas, Washougal, and Stevenson/Carson.

Maritime Technology: This program will be a satellite campus at the Port of Vancouver serving all eligible students within our consortium.

Barbering: Cascadia will be expanding the current Cosmetology Program and offer a 1,000 Barbering Program next school year.

38 Cascadia Tech Academy students from Fashion Design and Hospitality & Tourism participated in competitive events at the Washington DECA Area 9 Regional Conference. The top six rated students/teams will attend Washington DECA's State Career Development Conference in February.

We are proud to announce that six Fashion Design students and two Hospitality & Tourism students qualified for the state conference. Congratulations!

Cascadia Tech Fashion Design DECA Alums, Kenzie and Indra attended the Area 9 Conference as DECA judges.

Congratulations to ITS3 students who competed in SW Region Technical and Leadership Conference for SkillsUSA!

Computer Maintenance - Gold: Jack Tickner, Discovery; Silver: Caleb Carver, Ridgefield; Bronze: Chloe Frack, Summitview

Telecommunications Cabling - Gold: Gabriel Gross, Hockinson; Silver: Jenny Balaban, Heritage; Bronze: Liam McMahan, La Center

Internetworking - Gold: Jenny Balaban, Heritage; Silver: Anthony Hernandez, Union

Information Technology Services - Gold: John Vernon, Mountain View; Silver: Liam McMahan, La Center; Bronze: Gabriel Gross, Hockinson

We are incredibly proud to announce that our students not only participated but truly excelled. A total of 25 students competed in 18 technical, business, and leadership contests. As a result of their hard work and talent, they earned 5 first-place medals, and 21 students brought home an impressive combined total of 34 awards.

These students have not only showcased their expertise in business-related events, but also displayed outstanding leadership, representing our school with professionalism and pride. Their achievements are a testament to their dedication and commitment to excellence.

First Place finishers and events:

• Business Management the team of: Kaylee Lewis, Memo Mayo and Addison Scholl
• Securities & Investments: Timofey Chumak
• Word Processing: Delaney Henderson

Second Place finishers and events:

• Advertising: Oscar Campos
• Banking and Financial Systems: Timofey Chumak
• Job Interview: Chloe Nguyen
• Securities & Investments: Maximus Cazel
• Website Coding: John Cannon

Third Place finishers and events:

• Entrepreneurship Team of: Timofey Chumak, Tanner Reed, and Bryson Scanapico
• Graphic Design Team of: Nailani Attaran, Kaylee Lewis, Memo Mayo
• Sales Presentation: Bryson Scanapico
• Visual Design Team of: John Cannon, Delaney Henderson, and Bella Selagea-Torres

Fourth Place finishers and events:

• Entrepreneurship: CJ Johnson
• Journalism: Chloe Nguyen

Fifth Place finishers and events:

• Advertising: Sebastian Aire
• Banking & Financial Systems: Nailani Attaran
• Business Law: Taylor Koprowski
• Economics: Maximus Cazel
• Graphic Design Team of: Sebastian Aire and Jenna Coley

Sixth Place finishers and events:

• Accounting I: Anastasiya Aleksandrov
• Human Resource Management: Chloe Nguyen
• Marketing Team of: Memo Mayo and Addison Scholl
• Public Speaking: Nazar Petrenko
• Sales Presentation: Saiya Marchel

Next up, on to the State Business Leadership Conference at the end of April in Bellevue!

Sophomores from 29 high schools in Southwest Washington will tour the Cascadia Tech main campus in January. All students will have the opportunity to visit three programs of their choice and listen to student testimonials of how Cascadia Tech has impacted their lives. Online applications will be accepted starting January 15.

Please reach out to your high school counselor with any questions.

Fire Science Cadets at Fire District 3 participated in the Hockinson Tree Lighting ceremony. The Cadets helped with parking and served chili to the community members who came to participate in the festivities.

A generous donation of $481 was given to the Cadets for their service. The money will go towards paying for Live Fire Training at Clatsop Community College- MERTS (Marine and Environmental Research and Training Station) Campus for their FLARE (Field Leadership and Response Exercise) training.

No insurance but need dental care?

Call our Dental Clinic Manager, Stephanie Johnson at 360.604.1057 to schedule your appointment.

Tentative upcoming dates: (all dates are subject to change based on the Dentist's schedule.)

February 7

February 14

February 21

March 21

High-quality care is provided to Cascadia Technical Academy patients by licensed community dentist volunteers. The dentists are supported by licensed community dental hygienist volunteers and Cascadia Tech’s Dental students and staff.

E-Waste Recycling

Information Technology students at Cascadia Technical Academy are accepting e-waste donations on the 3rd Friday of every month.

February 21st, 2025
April 18th, 2025
Thursday, May 15th, 2025 - Last Drop of Day for 2025

March 21 & 22 - Annual E-Waste Recycling Event

​Email ray.nelson@evergreenps.org with questions about donation items or an alternative drop-off schedule.

The Salon is open Monday-Thursday 11:30 AM - 5 PM.

Please call for an appointment at 360.604.1080, text 564.237.0563, or book online.

Whether it is back to school, getting ready for a new job, getting yourself ready for the big day, or just your everyday maintenance, our students can help you look your best.

There are a variety of services to choose from:
Hair Cuts
Thermal Style/Service
Spiral Perm
Scalp Treatment
Shampoo Style
Updo Formal Style
Manicure and Pedicure
Facial
Brow and Face Waxing
Hair Color Services

Dr. Christine Moloney, Superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools visited Criminal Justice during a drill-down. Drill-downs can teach valuable life lessons, such as discipline, attention to detail, and awareness of surroundings.

Students unfortunately arrive at school hungry each day. We do not have vending machines or a cafeteria on campus for students. We have a pantry available that is running low on supplies. If you can, your generous support is needed.

Please drop off any of the items listed below in the main office.

Grab-and-go and individually wrapped items work best for our students.

Granola Bars

Breakfast Bars

Protein/Energy Bars

Juice Boxes

Pudding Cups

Oatmeal Cups

Individual Bagged Chips

Cup of Noodles

Jell-O Cups

Dried Fruit

Individual Cracker Packs

Applesauce

Pre-Packaged Baked Goods

Fruit Snacks

Fruit Cups

If you have three years (6,000 hours) of occupational experience in a specific area and are interested in teaching, consider pursuing a Career and Technical Educator (CTE) certificate.

Cascadia Technical Academy is an approved provider by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board for the Plan 2 Business and Industry route CTE teacher preparation program. This competency-based training is designed to prepare you for a CTE teaching career at the secondary level (grades 7-12). It serves as a pathway to obtain an initial CTE Teaching Certificate from the Office of the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction. To qualify for the CTE Teaching Certificate, you must meet the OSPI Business and Industry (Specialty Program Areas) requirements.

For more information contact Suzy Jajewski-Koehler, CTE Plan 2 Program Coordinator, at Susan.JajewskiKoehler@evergreenps.org or 360.604.1090.

Mr. Hovde can help students and their families fill out their FAFSA, College/Tech School Applications, Apprenticeship Applications and any Scholarships you might be applying for.

If you are struggling with any social, emotional, academic or family issues, Mr. Hovde is available to schedule a meeting with you. Please email him at Ryan.Hovde@evergreenps.org.

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Cascadia Tech! It's everything Cascadia Tech, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency notifications.

Cascadia Tech Foundation is excited to announce the rebranding of our annual dinner and auction as the Trades Gala! This signature event celebrates the exceptional programs and talented students of Cascadia Tech who are shaping the future of the skilled trades industries. Building on past successes, this year’s gala promises to inspire and leave you with a renewed sense of hope for our community’s future.

As we prepare for this incredible evening, we’re seeking donations for our silent and live auctions. Have an amazing auction idea? Let’s chat! Experiences are always a hit, but we welcome all creative suggestions. Contact Angie Currie at angie.ctafoundation@gmail.com to share your ideas and make a difference!

We’re taking our events to the next level in 2025—don’t miss out on the excitement! Mark your calendars for these incredible experiences:

• Saturday, May 3rd: Trades Gala (Annual Dinner and Auction) at ilani Casino Resort
• Wednesday, April 16th: VIP Tour – Enjoy breakfast and a guided tour of Cascadia Tech. For more details, email Wendy Anderson at wendy.anderson@evergreenps.org
• Thursday, July 17th: Cascadia Tech Foundation Golf Tournament
• Saturday, September 20th: Summer Fest Cruise In
• October–December: Tour of The Trades Golf Tournament

Get ready for a year full of unforgettable moments!

Cascadia Technical Academy thanks our corporate sponsors! Contact Dave Cole at david.cole@evergreenps.org for additional information.

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