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Cascade School District eases tax rate with bond refinancing amid levy renewal requests

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade School District (CSD) successfully refinanced their outstanding 2015 bonds through a public sale of Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2025, on Feb. 4, …

From Leavenworth to Norway: CHS graduates embrace the folk school journey

LEAVENWORTH – An informal but special educational exchange is developing between Cascade High School (CHS) and Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole, a Norwegian folk high school.  In …

Beaver Valley students share camera trapping project with state leaders

PLAIN – Beaver Valley Elementary students were formally invited to share their camera trapping program with legislators from their districts and state agency leaders at the annual Environmental …

Cascade School District seeks voter support for replacement levies

LEAVENWORTH –  Voters will see two proposed replacement levies from Cascade School District on their Feb. 11 ballots. The two proposed levies will replace current levies that are set …

LEAVENWORTH – Leavenworth Rotary Club will be sponsoring a year abroad for Cascade High School student Coal Fiano as part of its decades-long youth exchange program. “Coal will be …

Cascade High School’s Mia Dreis wins national title for STEM-themed children’s book

LEAVENWORTH - Cascade High School senior Mia Dreis earned national recognition this past summer when she took first place at the Technology Student Association’s (TSA) 2024 National Conference …

LEAVENWORTH - Cascade School District (CSD) has become the first school district to receive the "Soil Friendly School District" designation from Winton Manufacturing Compost Works, following the …

North Central Education Foundation awards record 225 Teacher Grants

WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation announced a record-breaking distribution of classroom grants to 225 teachers across four Washington counties, marking the largest number of …

Local schools and community to celebrate Computer Science Education Week

WENATCHEE -- Schools across North Central Washington are joining a nationwide initiative to promote computer science education through interactive events and community partnerships this December. …

Cascade School District weighs options for limiting cellphone use in classrooms

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade School District (CSD) is considering implementing a district wide policy regarding restricting phone use in schools. Currently, cellphones are allowed in school for …

Cascade School Board recognized by Washington State School Directors’ Association

LEAVENWORTH — The Cascade School District Board of Directors (CSD Board) has received one of thirty-seven 2024 Board of Distinction awards from the Washington State School Directors’ …

Peshastin-Dryden Elementary to host Book Fair Nov. 5

PESHASTIN – Peshastin-Dryden Elementary will host a book fair event on Nov. 5 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. for grades TK through 5th. “To the Book Fair and Beyond” is PD’s first …

Cascade School Board considers CHS proposal for off-campus driving privileges

LEAVENWORTH – The Cascade School District (CSD) Board was asked to consider allowing off-campus driving privileges for juniors and seniors by Cascade High School’s (CHS) Principal James …

Cascade High School Student named National Merit Scholar semifinalist

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade High School student Caroline Menna was named a 2025 National Merit Scholar semifinalist, representing North Central Washington as the only semifinalist in the region. …

Exhibitors needed for the 2024 NCW College & Career Expos and CS & Tech Fair

WENATCHEE — Organizers are seeking exhibitors for the upcoming 2024 College & Career Expos and Computer Science & Tech Fair events across North Central Washington. Businesses, …

Peshastin-Dryden Elementary welcomes TK and Kindergarten students with donuts and smiles

PESHASTIN – Cascade School District’s youngest and newest students entered the halls of Peshastin-Dryden Elementary to start their first day of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and …

Local nonprofits ensure continuation of CSD K-8 art programs in 2024-2025 school year

LEAVENWORTH – Through a collaborative “Save the K-8 Art Teachers” effort, Village Art in the Park (VAP) and Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) were able to support the salaries …

Students return to classrooms in Cascade School District

LEAVENWORTH – School is back in session for Cascade School District (CSD). Students arrived for their first day of the 2024-2025 school year on Aug. 27. At Peshastin-Dryden Elementary …

WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity

WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous …

Upbeat mood at Cascade School District Board midsummer meeting

LEAVENWORTH – After a year of bi-monthly meetings dominated by budgetary woes, the July 15 meeting of the Cascade School District (CSD) Board of Directors was decidedly upbeat and optimistic. …

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