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.

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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.

Community 101

Community 101 is a classroom-based program through The Oregon Community Foundation that gives students the opportunity to get involved in their communities through grant making and volunteering. The ninth and tenth grade students at Cascades Academy began participating in the Community 101 program during the 2016-17 school year. It has been a welcome addition to the school's Service Learning program.

It's an innovative collaboration of schools, businesses and charitable organizations that gives students the tools to bring about positive change in their communities. Used by teachers throughout Oregon, C101 lends itself to instructional use in civic engagement, global literacy, critical thinking, public speaking, use of technology, and community involvement.

The Oregon Community Foundation and the Starview Foundation provided students with $2,500 to use as grant money for the nonprofit organizations of the students' choice. The class is tasked with raising an additional $2,500 to support the grantees who apply for funding. This year their focus is on organizations in our community who address mental health.

The Community 101 program has been a wonderful incentive for students to become catalysts for change within their community.