First and Foremost - 1st Grade Blog

About
Who We Are.
At Cascades Academy we believe that learning how to learn is just as important as learning the answers. We are seeking to develop a lifelong love of learning in our students.
Academics
Where Information Meets Inspiration.
With 18 students per class on average, classes are large enough to encourage an energetic exchange of ideas, yet small enough to allow for individual attention.
Community
Where Every Child is Known and Valued.
In a world where it takes a village to raise a good human, we are your village. We are a supportive network of inspired students, talented teachers, and involved families.
Experiential Learning
Where Learning Comes to Life.
Research shows that this kind of active, experiential learning supports creativity, problem solving and a deeper understanding that endures beyond test day.
Arts & Tech
Preparing Students for the Demands of 21st Century.
The nexus of creativity and critical thinking is at the forefront of demands from the 21st century graduate and they are at the core of our dynamic educational program.
Athletics
Not Your Typical PE Program.
Whether rock climbing or hitting the slopes at Mt. Bachelor, Cascades Academy students are active and outdoors as much as possible.
- Ski & Snowboard Program
- Team Sports
Admission
We Invite Your Family to Get to Know Ours.
Learn more about our challenging academic and experiential program for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Our Mission

We deliver meaningful, challenging, and experiential education to inspire lifelong learners who are socially responsible individuals ready for a diverse and changing world.

Core Values

Ignite Curiosity
Learn By Doing
Foster Belonging
Empower Individuality
Embrace Challenge
Share Joyfulness

Our Vision

Cultivate Engagement
To foster lives of understanding, purpose, and meaning.

Build Community
To deepen connection, appreciation, and collaboration.

Inspire Goodness
To be a force of positive impact in the world.

LS Outdoor School

Jun 10 2022

LS Traveling School and Outdoor School

Our LS students spent Thursday and Friday of last week at Tumalo State Park for their annual outdoor school. These two days are an absolute blast and are jam-packed with experiential learning opportunities and goofiness. A special thanks to all of our parent volunteers who helped facilitate a fun and smooth outdoor school!

1st Grade Preps for Outdoor School

Jun 7 2022

Cascades Academy's 1st-grade class is preparing themselves for outdoor school later this week. Our teachers are amazing and this is just one of the many testaments, look how she was able to simulate camping for our wonderful kiddos!

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LS Outdoor School

Jun 10 2022