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CSD Newsletter—May 8, 2026

Posted Date: 05/08/26 (03:35 PM)


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Cascade Weekly Newsletter

Highlights and News from Cascade School District

May 8, 2026
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  • Board Meeting: Monday, May 11, 7 pm in the District Office
  • Late Start: Wednesday, May 13
  • No School: Memorial Day, May 25

Remember to Vote!

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You should have received your ballots in the mail! We encourage everyone to vote.

You can turn in your ballots any time. There are drop boxes located behind the City of Aumsville offices (next to the Aumsville Police Department), and behind the City of Turner, Oregon offices as well.
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Colorful text reads 'TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK' surrounded by playful shapes and numbers.
Cascade teachers are the best! They care for kids and go the extra mile.

We hope you took time this week to find a personal way for your students to thank and appreciate their teacher.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
 
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Showcase at Jr. High

There's a lot of great work to show off at Cascade Junior High School!

Last Thursday night they held their showcase, giving a chance for families to come and see all they've done. Everyone had a great time! You can see more pictures on our Facebook page.
 
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School Nurse Appreciation Day

On Wednesday we celebrated our amazing school nurses!

They are there when students are sick or hurt, and they daily serve students with support they need to thrive in class.

Thank you!
 
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A group of children sit on the floor, watching a presentation with a lizard on a boy's chest.

Reptile Man at Aumsville Elementary

It's always a great day when the Reptile Man comes to school!

The Aumsville Elementary students LOVED all the reptiles he brought. Reptile Man actually went to Aumsville Elementary when he was a kid!

Lizards, turtles, crocs and gators, snakes, and more were the stars today. You can see more pictures on our Facebook page.
 
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Scuba Maintenance at Burkland Pool

We always are proud of how our maintenance crew goes the extra mile, but they really outdid themselves last week—scuba diving to replace the floor drain covers at the Burkland Pool! They also re-surfaced the diving board.

The school district and the City of Turner, Oregon share ownership of the pool. We love providing spaces for our entire community to enjoy, and work hard to take care of it all!
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Poster for 'Family Fun Day at Oaks Park' on May 16, 2026, featuring amusement park rides.

Autism Society of Oregon Events

Check out these upcoming opportunites from the Autism Society of Oregon! Sensory movie nights, seminars, an Oaks Park event, and more!

 
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Pickleball Fundraiser for Boys Tennis

Come support the boys tennis team by competing in our Pickleball Fundraiser Tournament on May 16th!

All ages are welcome, so come have fun as a family. There will be 3 different skill divisions to ensure fair competitive play. Cascade Staff are given a $10 entry fee discount!

 
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Boys and Girls Basketball Camp

Western Oregon University is holding a Basketball Skills Camp for boys and girls in 3rd through 8th grade.

The camp will be on their campus June 15-18. You can find more information and register at this link.
 
Poster for the 2026 Disability & Mental Health Resource Fair, hosted by North Santiam, Cascade, and Santiam Canyon School Districts.

Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair

Cascade School District, North Santiam School District, and Santiam Canyon School District Special Education Departments are proud to be working together to bring you the 2026 Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair!

It will be on Wednesday, May 20 from 5-7 pm at the Stayton Community Center (400 W. Virginia St.).
 
Marion County Department of Public Works road closure notification for bridge work.

Mill Creek Bridge Closure

We received notice from Marion County that the bridge on Mill Creek Rd. SE near 70th avenue will be closed again from Monday May 18 through Friday May 29th.

Please plan accordingly.

Have a great weekend, Cascade!