Cascadia Tech Academy Newsletter
December 22, 2025
From Our Director
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As we approach Winter Break, I want to take a moment to be thankful for the privilege of leading Cascadia Technical Academy. As a Skills Center student in the 1980s, I appreciate the incredible value of the training our dedicated instructors provide to our current students. I encourage readers to check out our student-operated businesses and see the amazing work our students are doing. More information is available below. Wishing everyone a joyous Holiday Season!
We are doing great things!
-Joan Huston
Foundation News
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We NEED your help! Support Cascadia Tech Students!
We NEED your help! Support Cascadia Tech Students!
Cascadia Technical Academy helps high school students across Southwest Washington build their future careers. Because the school doesn’t receive bond or levy funds, Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) raises money to provide essential equipment, scholarships, and emergency support for our students.
Our biggest fundraiser of the year—the ASPIRE Gala—will be held May 2, 2026, at ilani Casino Resort. We need your help securing exciting items for our Silent and Live Auctions!
Questions? Contact Dave Cole at 360.604.1098 or david.cole@evergreenps.org
A Year-End Request from Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation
As we close out another year of growth, we invite you to support the students of Cascadia Technical Academy through our Year-End Campaign. Your generosity helps ensure that every young person who walks through our doors has the opportunity to build a brighter future for themselves and for our community.
Important Dates
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December 20 - Application Opens for the 26-27 School Year
December 22 - NOW School Day
December 23 - January 2 - Winter Break
January 5 - Classes Resume
January 14 - Early Release (No Session II/Cosmo II)
January 16 - E-Waste Drop Off
January 17 - Chipotle Fundraiser for Business Principles
January 19 - No School (MLK Day)
January 29 - Early Release (No Session II/Cosmo II)
January 30 - Early Release (No Session II/Cosmo II)
January 30 - Report Card - S1 Ends
February 2 - 2 Hour Late Start (No Session 1)
Cold and Flu Season is Here
Healthy students are better prepared to learn in school & succeed in life!
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Applications are Open
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📣Are you a current sophomore or junior? Applications are now being accepted for the 26-27 school year. Reach out to your high school counselor with any questions.
At Cascadia Technical Academy, high school students can:
✅ Earn College Credit
✅ Obtain Industry Certifications
✅ Participate In Internships
✅ Gain Valuable Skills At No Cost
✅ Save Money On College Tuition And Other Training
New Videos
Program Videos
Click each photo to view the program video on YouTube. Follow us at @cascadiatechacademy.
Adopt-A-Family
Business Principles adopted a family for Christmas through the Salvation Army again this year and these photos are of the students wrapping the gifts, then posing with the gifts, and finally, all of the gifts loaded into one of our student's car and on their way for delivery on Tuesday after school.
Relationships
Matter
Forest Management connected with LCEP, a partner instructor, Sarah Callaghan worked with prior to joining Cascadia, to explore long-term collaboration for our program.
Sarah shared, "During a recent visit to one of their large restoration project sites, we discovered something truly special—some of our current students had participated in this very project years ago as elementary students! It’s inspiring to see how these connections come full circle."
Four of our students will be volunteering to help lead plantings with LCEP, continuing their hands-on learning and community engagement.
Student-Led
Businesses
Cosmetology Salon
Whether it is back to school, getting ready for a new job, getting yourself ready for the big day or just your everyday maintenance, our students can help you look your best.
There are a variety of services to choose from:
Hair Cuts
Thermal Style/Service
Spiral Perm
Scalp Treatment
Shampoo Style
Updo Formal Style
Hair Color Services
Peek-a-Boo Tape In Hair Extensions
The Salon is open Monday-Thursday 11:45 AM - 5 PM.
Our last appointment is no later than
2:00 PM
Please call for an appointment at 360.604.1080 or book online.
All chemical services on these days will be scheduled at 12:00 PM (no later) to allow enough time for our students to perform the requested service.
All color appointments need an allergy test 24 hours prior to service.
Walk-in appointments are welcome before 1:00 PM
Salon hours, prices, and services are subject to change


