Now Hiring - HS Social Studies Teacher - General If you are interested in applying or sharing with someone here is the link for the job description and application:  https://www.cascade.k12.mt.us/District/Jobs/

Annual School ElectionThe 2024 annual school election is quickly approaching for Cascade Schools. This year there were two (2) trustee positions open representing the Elementary District 3 & High School District B. Incumbents John Rumney and Ruth Mortag are the only two individuals to file for those seats, with no write-ins, so that portion of the election was cancelled by acclamation. The incumbents will be sworn in at the May 21st Organizational Meeting for a 3-year term. Thank you to Mr. Rumney & Mrs. Mortag for their service to Cascade Schools and representation of our communities. The levy propositions will still appear on the ballot for this year’s annual election. There are two (2) levy propositions for each District which include the renewal of the Technology Fund levy and the passage of the General Fund levy. Voting FOR   Voting AGAINST General Fund Levy Elementary District 3 (does not Include Ulm) Tax obligation unchanged from current year. Increased budget. $6.28 estimated tax reduction on $100K home per year. General Fund Levy High School District B (includes Ulm) Tax obligation unchanged from current year. Increased budget. $6.32 estimated tax reduction on $100K home per year. Technology Levy Elementary District 3 (does not Include Ulm) Tax obligation unchanged from current year. Renewal of current levy. $7.19 estimated tax reduction on $100K home per year. Lost authority to levy for Tech. Technology Levy High School District B (includes Ulm) Tax obligation unchanged from current year. Renewal of current levy. $8.11 estimated tax reduction on $100K home per year. Lost authority to levy for Tech.                There are two (2) levy propositions for each District which include the renewal of the Technology Fund levy and the passage of the General Fund levy.The first proposition that will appear on the ballot will be to ask the voters to pass a General Fund levy for both the Elementary and High School district. For fiscal year 2024-2025, the District’s State Guaranteed Tax Base increased by $48,512 in the Elementary and $58,475 in the High School. This increase in state funding decreases the local tax obligation to fund the General Fund. The Board of Trustees is asking the voters to approve a levy in both Districts of the same State GTB amounts in the respective districts. The levy will offset the State GTB, which will not increase the tax obligation from fiscal year 2023-2024, but will increase both the Elementary and High School budgets. If the General Fund levies do not pass, tax payers would expect a tax savings of only $6.28 on a $100K home in the Elementary and $6.32 on a $100K home in the High School. The passage of these levies will greatly benefit the districts in providing a larger budget for providing excellent resources and education to the students of our community.The second proposition that will appear on the ballot will be to ask the voters to renew the Technology Levy that was originally passed in 2014 for fiscal year 2015, in the total annual amount of $150,000 between the Elementary and High School districts. The Technology Levy is a permissive voted levy, which means the voters must approve the levy and the maximum amount allowed to be levied annually, but the District may levy any amount up to the approved amount. This levy is authorized by §20-9-543, MCA for the purpose of purchasing, renting, repairing, and maintaining technological equipment and to provide technical training for district personnel. This levy has proven vital to our district over the past ten years, allowing us to make huge improvements and updates to our technological infrastructure and providing our students and staff with the tools and resources needed to excel in our current technology focused age. A few of the major improvements and uses of the Technology funds include providing our students and staff with 1:1 devices, updating all security cameras in and around the school, along with implementing other safety and security measures, upgrading the PA and sound systems throughout the school, replacing and updating all phones, contracting technology services through Schoolhouse IT, rewiring and updating the internet infrastructure throughout the school, as well as providing our teachers and students with programs and curriculum used every day in the classrooms. On average, the Technology Levy costs the taxpayers approximately $7.19 on a $100K house in the Elementary district and $8.11 on a $100K house in the High School district annually. Over the past few years, the district has made it a mission to be as conservative as possible with these funds and has been successful in doing so, creating a nice sized “savings” in the fund. If the voters should vote to renew the Technology Levy in both districts, we would adjust the yearly levy amount to accommodate the budgetary needs, which in turn would lower the taxpayer obligation. The district will be asking the voters to approve the renewal of the Technology Levy for an additional 10 years in the amount of $75,000 in both districts, for a total of $150,000 annually. The passage of these levies for fiscal year 2024-2025 is not a new imposition of taxes, but rather a maintenance of what is currently being taxed in fiscal year 2023-2024.If you have any questions regarding the General Fund or Technology Levy, please feel free to contact Business Manager/Election Administrator Karsen Floerchinger at (406) 468-9383 x 104 or karsen.floerchinger@cascade.k12.mt.us. All election information and resource materials can also be found on the school’s webpage at https://www.cascade.k12.mt.us/District/3920-Elections.html.

Hello! My name is Molly Parks. I have been teaching for the last seven years in Kalispell, Montana, and have taught both third and fourth grade. There are many things that I enjoy about teaching. Children have such unique personalities. One of my favorite things is getting to know them individually and learning their strengths and things they want to improve upon. I strive to create a classroom environment where children enjoy exploring interests, develop strong peer relationships, grow academically, and of course smile and laugh often.I was born and raised in Montana. After leaving and exploring city life for a time, I returned to this beautiful state. I have a grown son that lives in the Flathead Valley. I work as a fishing guide in the summer and spend a great deal of time casting a fly rod in my spare time.  Most of my days off are spent exploring rivers and our amazing outdoor wonderland. I enjoy being involved in the community and look forward to meeting the citizens of Cascade. Small town life has always been of interest to me. The idyllic setting of Cascade is a great draw as well. I am thrilled at the idea of being part of Cascade’s school district and community.  Looking forward to meeting you all,Molly Parks

Congratulations on a job well done Cascade Music Students! Sierra Sorenson, trumpet solo, and Abby Einspahr, clarinet solo, earned superiors at the District Music Festival last Friday in Great Falls! These students will go on to the State Music Festival in Helena, May 3-4. Those earning an Excellent rating for their performances are Brianna Sawyer, Clarinet, Ian McKamey, Snare Drum, Trent Lane, Saxophone, Madi Faldzinski, Saxophone, Sierra and Abby Trumpet/Clarinet duet, and the Badger Jazz Band.

The District Music Festival for students in grades 9-12 is this week!Thursday, April 11, the High School Band will be performing their prepared pieces at the University Of Providence at around 9:00 am.Friday afternoon, April 12, small ensembles, solos, and the jazz band will begin performing at 1:00 pm at CMR in Great Falls. You may attend any of these performances in support of the Music students!!See Mr. Skogley for a schedule.Wish them all luck as you see them in the halls!

On April 6, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm the Cascade County Emergency Services will be using the School Parking Lot and Football field for emergency services training.  The parking lots and fields will be closed during this time to staff and community members.  Please know this is just a training.

From March 23-31, eleven students (Tyler Lane, Ian McKamey, Edward Formell, Hal McGregor, Garrett Price, Nordika Goetze, Brayden Davis, Izaak Munski, Sterling Byrnes, Audrey Rumney, and Sophia Mortag) traveled to Washington DC and New York. Students visited War Memorials, Mount Vernon, the History Museum, The Met, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, saw the cherry blossoms blooming, ate at a Middle Eastern Restaurant (Lebanese Taverna) and so much more. It was a fantastic, whirlwind of a trip that started most days at 7:00am and ended at 9:30/10pm. If you see these students out and about, ask them about their trip!