Taxpayers have a whole new option when their state income tax bill arrives this year. They can, as always, just write a check to the State of Montana for the whole amount of the bill.  Money collected by the state will be directed to projects across all 52 counties based upon priorities set by the Montana legislature.     Or, the taxpayer can choose to prioritize up to $300.00 of these dollars to go directly toward enhancing education opportunities with $150.00 max going toward their local region public schools and $150.00 going towards a scholarship organization that supports private schools. The taxpayer could also choose to support just the public side or the private side. Dollars directed towards education in this manner will result in a direct offsetting reduction of the  taxpayer's state income tax obligation. For those that would like to ensure more of their tax dollars are directed toward education, this 100% tax credit is a powerful option. Our local area is the rural schools in Region 5, however this is available statewide.     The Large Schools (AA) such as Great Falls and Helena are in their own pool, thus local rural taxpayers that chose the public-school option will direct their tax credit to be shared by rural schools across their region. It is our hope that many taxpayers from across the region choose to self-direct their dollars toward educating our youth. Ask your accountant when doing your taxes.    

It's that time again fellow Cascadians. Get your Turkey Bingo hats on and join us at the school for another round of....Turkey B I N G O !!! It's fun for the whole family. Come and enjoy desserts and drinks on us while you try your hand at winning a free turkey for Thanksgiving. Our community gives so much to us that we want to give something back. See you Thursday November 17th at 6:00pm until the turkey's are history. We'll be in the Commons area. Note: There is a limit of one turkey per household, but you're welcomed to keep playing for a chance at one of the gift certificates we're handing out at the end of evening. Must be present to win a certificate.

First hour Biology class did a lab today with cabbage, lemon juice and baking soda.  We were looking for a color change in the water depending on whether the solution was acidic or basic.  Ask your student how it turned out!!

As you are likely already aware, our Cascade Badgers football team, under the leadership of Coach Jay Fredrickson, won their first post-season game against the Flint Creek Co-op (Drummond/Granite HS) this past Saturday, earning the team one of 8 slots in the State Quarter-Final competition. The Badgers go on to play Ennis in Ennis Saturday Nov 5th, at 1pm. A rooter bus is being organized now for those students who would like to go, and a sign-up list is posted at the main office with Tracy. The fee is $12 for transport down and back, and includes admission to the game. Students will be responsible for their own food costs. Bus departure will be posted shortly, so check back here! Way to go Badgers Football.

Congrats to the Cascade FFA students, under the leadership of Eric Tilleman, for their achievements at FFA Nationals last week in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our student competed well, as you can see from the results below: Well done Cascade FFA. AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Top Placing Teams: 5th Place - Montana: Cassy LaFromboise, Trent Cox and Josh Pepos Top Placing Individuals: 9th Place - Trent Cox Gold Emblem Teams: Cascade FFA ​Gold Emblem Individuals: Trent Cox and Cassy LaFromboise Bronze Emblem Individuals: Josh Pepos AGRICULTURAL ISSUES Silver Emblem Team: Cascade FFA MARKETING PLAN Silver Emblem Team: Cascade FFA The National FFA Organization has 650,000 student members in 7900 local FFA Chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  

Important information looking ahead to this weekend's home playoff game vs. Flint Creek! Saturday, October 29th, 2016, at 1pm.  Ticket Prices: Ticket prices are set by MHSA. Due to the expenses of the game and financial obligations, as well as stated in the Student Handbook, NO ACTIVITY PASSES may be used for this Playoff Game. Ticket Prices are as follows:   Adult: $7.00        Students: $6.00   Sidelines/Endzones: Only authorized members of the media are permitted (with Media passes) on the sidelines. This includes parents, students, etc.    No students will be permitted to play/watch the game in the far end of the south end zone. They may play on the practice field.   This is per MHSA regulations for all host schools of playoff games.   North Gate/parking: Nobody with the exception of the Ambulance service and those with handicap parking permits will be allowed to park at the south end (near locker rooms). The gate will be locked.   Please understand that MHSA scripts and outlines all game management procedures for playoff host schools.   We are excited to host this terrific event and are looking forward to a great game. Please contact Jeff Grimes, Athletic Director, if you have any questions.   Go Badgers!

VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY - November 11, 9:00 am, North Gym Please join us for our annual celebration for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.  In addition to the assembly, we will be sharing a slide show featuring local veterans.  To be included, please send a photo, dates of service, and branch of service to John O'Brien jobrien@cascade.k12.mt.us.

We recently completed installation of an Electronic Global Alien Detection System (aka E-GADS) on the school roof. It's designed to attract any alien activity we may have in our region. We're waiting patiently to find out if it works. The system also doubles as a lightning detector, part of a regional network that weather forecasters, NOAA, and TV stations use to track lightning in our area. The system was provided to the school at no charge, and was installed last week by A T Klemens of Great Falls. 

Congrats Lady Badgers Cross Country Team for their 3rd Place finish at State!