Cascade Public Schools is seeking a Classroom Paraprofessional for the remainder of the school year. The application can be found by following this link:  Classroom ParaprofessionalJob Description:To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, Title 1 teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for students. The position includes sick and vacation days. Insurance is available at employee cost.RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. Informs certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student. Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, recess, and on field trips. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment. Participates in in-service training programs as approved. Maintains a safe working environment. Performs other such duties/assignments as directed by the certified staff.Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.Academic Qualifications:High school diploma desired. Experience in an educational setting preferred.Cascade Public School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.Cascade Public Schools invites applications from and will give consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to disability, race, creed, nationality, age, or sexFinal candidates will be required to complete a state and federal criminal background check paid for by the candidate. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and Board approval. The district reserves the right to withdraw all job offers based upon the results of the background check.

October Dear Cascade Families, With a full month of school completed, we are in full swing. Homecoming week is September 30th through Friday, October 4th. Come watch the volleyball teams take on Dutton Thursday night, and the football teams tackle Choteau on Friday. The parade will begin at 3:15 on Friday. Please sign the permission slip allowing your child to participate and attend this fun event. As this is my first year organizing Homecoming, I’m learning I have a lot to learn! Please email me suggestions you would like to see incorporated next year. I truly want to see this event bring the community closer together in support of past, current, and future Cascade Badgers. October is a month to focus on safety. We are hosting a FREE Farm Safety workshop on October 12th, from 9:00-12:00 PM. The session will cover general farm safety, emergency readiness, first aid tips, and chemical safety. It is Fire Prevention Month. Please take time to review your escape routes and meeting spot in case of fire at home. We also practice our earthquake safety procedures during the Great Shakeout on October 22nd. Last year, I was at school when a 7.0 earthquake hit. Thanks to our drills and preparation, we made it through the ordeal successfully.   As the weather gets cooler, please reinforce appropriate clothing choices in case of emergency evacuations and outdoor activities. We want our kids to safe and warm. As we come to close the first quarter October 16th, please encourage your student to take advantage of our LAST Friday school for first quarter on October 11th. We offer reteaching and resources, just show up between 9:00-12:00. Our first Friday school of second quarter will be October 25th. Remember, there is NO SCHOOL October 17th and 18th. Other events of interest are as follows: Fall Band Concert on October 8th at 7:00pm, picture retakes on October 14th, the bookfair October 21st-24th, Family/School Conferences October 22nd and 24th, and the elementary costume parade on October 31st. Only elementary students will be dressing in costume. Thank you for your cooperation. Respectfully, Nichole Piepernichole.pieper@cascade.k12.mt.us

School will be in session on Friday, October 4, 2019. The Homecoming parade will take place on Friday at 3:15, so please remember to return your child's permission slip to attend the parade by Wednesday, October 2. The elementary dress-up days will be as follows:Monday: Twin DayTuesday: Crazy Socks DayWednesday: Slippers DayThursday: Hat DayFriday: Black and Gold DayIf you have any questions, please contact the elementary principal.Thank you!!

Due to winter driving conditions and the safety of our students and staff, Cascade's High School Movie Night that was scheduled for this evening has been postponed. Please notify your classmates and friends that the movie night will not take place tonight.  

Winter weather is upon us and although we know that winter storms make us anxious, please know that your child’s safety & well being is our first priority.  Once the decision has been made for school to be canceled, postponed, or released early due to weather, Cascade schools will attempt to notify parents and guardians by phone, email, and text as early as possible. In addition, we will post information regarding school changes to: The front page of the Cascade School website www.cascade.k12.mt.us The school Facebook page: Cascade Schools MT KMON, KEIN and Fisher Radio Stations If it is necessary to run buses home early, we will contact every bus student’s parent to be sure that someone is available to meet the bus. We ask that you PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CALLING THE SCHOOL during these times, as it ties up our phone lines. We assure you NO buses will leave the building until EVERY bus parent has been contacted. It is crucial we are updated with any changes to your demographic information. Please make sure Cascade Schools has your current contact information.   We STRONGLY ADVISE all bus parents make arrangements for an EMERGENCY IN TOWN SNOW HOME in case buses are unable to leave. Please contact the school with this information as soon as possible, or email it to tracy.taft@cascade.k12.mt.us.  HATS, GLOVES, WINTER COATS, & SNOW BOOTS ARE REQUIREDPlease make sure your children come to school with the required cold weather attire! Student arrival on school premises IS NOT to be earlier than 7:30 a.m. If your child comes for breakfast, they may not arrive any earlier than 7:30 am. DOORS DO NOT OPEN until this time, and this is when supervision begins.  All children will be required to go outside for recess, except in extreme conditions.  Extreme weather is defined as air temperature less than zero degrees, or a wind chill lower than negative 10 degrees. If your child is well enough to be in school, they will be expected to go outside.  We thank you for your cooperation in helping keep your children safe this winter season! Thank you, Cascade Schools

Calling all Cascade High School Students!Join us this Saturday at 6:30 PM in the Old Gym to watch Avengers Endgame and kick off this upcoming week of homecoming! This is a FREE event.Bring your own blankets to spread out on the gym floor picnic style.Available for purchase: popcorn, hot chocolate, and water.

Dear Elementary Parent(s),On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, we will be holding a Math Game Night. This is an opportunity for you to enjoy some quality, educational time with your child through fun and interesting math games.The evening is planned for students and their parents or another responsible adult (i.e., aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.) from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Pizza will be served prior to the event beginning at 5:30 pm and sponsored by Xcell!. We hope this evening will fit into your already busy schedules.Hope to see you there!Sincerely,Michelle PriceElementary Principal/Title I Director 

School is in session, the air is crisp, and the colors of autumn are all around us. Homecoming must be near!The theme is Avengers!Penny Wars: Students are participating in Penny Wars to decide which grade level wins the first choice of the Avengers characters. Coins add points, dollar bills take 10 points away. Penny Wars ends Wednesday, September 25th.Mezzanine Decoration Contest: Each class will decorate two pannels of the mezzanine in the new gym instead of the hallway decorations. Posters must include the class Avenger and have a "Go Badgers!" theme. Students may work on their posters before school (7:30-8:00), after school (3:51-4:16), during Badger Time (if all their assignments are completed at a 70% or higher), or on Friday, September 27th (8:00-12:00). Floats: Friday, September 27th will be the day for students to work on floats from 8:00-12:00. Floats will be stored at the school until the parade on October 4th at 3:15.Spirit Days: Dress up every day to add to your class' percentage of participation! The class with the highest percentage of participation will win a pizza party with the principal. Monday (9/30) is Twin Day. Tuesday (10/1) is Crazy Day. Wednesday (10/2) is Meme Day. Thursday (10/3) is Avenger Day. Friday (10/4) is Badger Pride Day. All costume choices must meet school dress code expectations and follow school policy.Don't forget to come to the football and volleyball games and support our student-athletes!

Watch Mr. Tilleman explain to the nation why teaching Ag is the best job ever!Tune in Thursday to watch the live feed, ask questions, and cheer on one of our own!https://www.naae.org/teachag/teachag_day.cfm