Cascadia Tech News

Welcome to the end of a great school year. Our students have earned over a thousand industry certifications and hundreds of college credits, earned over $1.1 million in scholarships, not to mention graduating college and career ready. We are so proud of the hard work these students have accomplished this year and look forward to hearing from them about college and/or the workplace next year.

Have a great summer!

-Joan Huston

Peggy Leifheit is retiring! She has worked in Evergreen Public Schools for 29 years and the last nine she has been the Fiscal Specialist at Cascadia Tech. Peggy is looking forward to traveling the country with her husband and spending time with family.

Tracy Rude is retiring, for real this time! She is finishing up her long career as an Applied Medical Sciences (AMS) Instructor, AMS Pro-Tech and currently the Medical Assisting Pro-Tech. We have appreciates Tracy's experience and knowledge helping out our programs over the years. Best wishes Tracy!

Mike McAllister will be teaching! He has been the Automotive Technology Pro-Tech for the last 8 years. Congratulation to Mike as he accepted a full-time automotive teaching position at Prairie High School. He is a Prairie High school graduate and is looking forward to going back to his roots to teach the next generation.

Kymra Hamblin is starting a business! She has been at Cascadia Tech for 6 years as a Cosmetology Instructor. We wish Kymra luck with her new entrepreneurial opportunity.

Michael Taylor is following his dreams! He has been the Diesel Technology Instructor for 10 years. There is a new sheriff in town, a Deputy that is. Congratulations to Michael for taking a roll as a Deputy for the Clark County Sheriff's Department.

Conor Bullis is flying on up! He was an Aviation Technology Instructor for the 22-23 school year and will be leaving to be a flight instructor, earning hours towards flying for Horizon Airlines.

Joyce Lucas is moving on! She has been the Cosmetology Paraeducator for 2 years. We wish her luck in her future endeavors.

The Fashion show was a huge success with over 200 in attendance, 43 students with some additional models. Family, friends, and colleagues came to celebrate our culminating project and celebrate our students' hard work. A small team with the help of Ms. Brown from the Hospitality & Tourism program helped with our event planning to include creating invitations, program cover and formatting, music, setting up, refreshments and food for after the show.

Each first-year students made at minimum 1 garment, but most made multiple garments or accessories that they wore and modeled on the runway. Our second-year students made a mini collection with the equivalent of a minimum of 6 garments which translated into 2-4 whole looks that were modeled by other students and friends.

Each year Criminal Justice has a ceremony to recognize accomplishments of CJ students throughout the year. During the ceremony our current leadership removes their pins and places them on the students that will be taking their place as our new leadership team. The new leadership takes over leading the classroom and organizing our many community service events. Congratulations to the incoming 2nd year Criminal Justice students!

As we emulate industry, we celebrated our students with an end of the year company picnic. Programs presented industry certificates, competency certificates and special awards in the classroom and then they all came together to participate in fun and games around campus. The Army provided lunch and was prepared by our staff. Staff and students participated in activities like, tug of war, basketball, volleyball, corn hole, face painting, music, cotton candy, photo booth and a car show. Fun was had by all.

Hospitality & Tourism students road the train from Vancouver to King Station in Seattle. This was a first time experience for many students. They experienced a walking tour with lunch on the waterfront, rode the wheel and shopped for souvenirs. Stopped at the gum wall on the way to Pike Place Market and enjoyed a variety of cultural foods along the way. This trip gave the students a firsthand look of what a walking tour is all about and was a perfect end for the year.

June 15 Early Release (No Session II)

June 16 Last Day of School (No Students)

June 19 Juneteenth (Office Closed)

June 22 - July 13 Summer School (Session 1)

August 1-18 Summer School (Session 2)

August 25 Kick Off Day for the 23-24 school year

Join us for our 2023-2024 Kick Off Day to celebrate the start of our 40th year! We will have staff onsite to help with campus resource information.

Student IDs are Needed- Students, please arrive in uniform for pictures. You will be issued an ID card that is needed while on campus and you will have a chance to order picture packets.

Help Stock Our Pantry- Students unfortunately arrive at school hungry each day. We do not have vending machines or a cafeteria on campus for students. If you are able to, your generous support is needed. Please bring individually wrapped snacks like: Granola Bars, Breakfast Bars, Protein/Energy Bars, Juice Boxes, Pudding Cups, Oatmeal Cups, Individual Bagged Chips, Cup of Noodles, Jell-O Cups, Dried Fruit, Individual Cracker Packs, Applesauce, Pre-Packaged Baked Goods, Fruit Snacks and Fruit Cups.

Friday, August 25

Please Attend During Your Program's Scheduled Time (Updated 6/16):

8:00 - 9:00 Cosmetology & Dental

9:00 - 10:00 Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts & Fashion Design

10:00 - 11:00 Aviation Science & Technology & Diesel

11:00 - 12:00 Automotive Technology & Medical Assisting

12:00 - 1:00 Business Principles & Construction Technology

1:00 - 2:00 Pre-Engineering Design Technology, Applied Medical Sciences & Fire Science

2:00 - 3:00 Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology Systems, Service & Security & Criminal Justice

Get Help With:

• Questions/Clubs/Activities

• 504- IEP

• Free-Reduced Lunch/Resource Support

• Parking, Driving & Transportation

• Learn How to Access Skyward

• Stock our Pantry - Bring Individually Wrapped Snacks

• Join Our Email List to be Part of Our Resource Support Team
• Pay Student Fees
• Pictures for ID Cards
• Order Picture Packets
• Order Uniforms and CTA Gear

Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation will be hosting a golf tournament at Camas Meadows Golf Course to benefit the programs and students at Cascadia Technical Academy.

Presented by CalPortland, the tournament will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

The golf tournament will play an important role in supporting our students, who leave Cascadia Tech highly skilled and ready for entry-level employment or continuing education in high-demand/high-skill jobs.

From student scholarships to classroom technology and equipment, Cascadia Technical Academy’s Foundation raises funds and provides resources and support for Cascadia Tech programs and students.

Your participation in the Foundation’s 2023 Golf Tournament will help to give students the tools to develop competitive knowledge and skills for learning, career and life.

Cascadia Technical Academy thanks our corporate sponsors! Contact Dave Cole at david.cole@evergreenps.org for additional information.