High School Blog

Parents for Cascade (PfC) was created to bring support to students, teachers, and administration through partnership with parents on each school campus. The vision of the leaders in place is to create a community culture that is connected, caring, and Christ-centered, a vision that has been promoted and in evidence because of the work of this year’s PfC teams across the district of Cascade Christian Schools.  

Esha Hart, a PfC leader at Frederickson, shared, “Being involved in PfC has given me the opportunity to have some beautiful and meaningful friendships. We get to do life together! We help support one another during the ups and downs of life. I am forever blessed and grateful for that in my life.”

Tara Walker, a PfC leader at McAlder, stated, “We choose and continue to be at Cascade Christian Schools because of our wonderful McAlder Campus community that feels like family! We have so many people who step up to serve in their giftings, whether it's on staff or as a parent volunteer. The collaboration between both staff and parents makes for strong connections!”

Each campus has a different PfC tribe, and the engagement varies from holding monthly meetings, hosting family events, and giving classroom support, but the PfC pulls together with particular excellence to celebrate our teachers! What a joy to see the effort and unity of our parent community on display across the district during teacher appreciation week every spring.  

Jackie Roethel, a PfC leader at Puyallup Early Learning Center, shared, “We dove into planning mode in February this year to curate a fun week for the PELC teachers and staff. Our theme was “Superheroes,” to celebrate what rock stars and superstars they all are. We wanted to be creative and offer various ways parents could get involved, at any level, to honor the teachers. There was a fun backdrop with teacher faces on paddles to hold, capes to wear, and a balloon arch to complete the fun! Each day involved good food and an opportunity to celebrate our teachers. Our PfC came together and met new parents through the planning and fundraising process. It was great to see this all come to life and celebrate our team at the PELC!”  

Parents in our PfC continue to choose this school both at enrollment time and beyond! Jennifer Wiseman, a PfC leader at Puyallup Elementary, shared more: “How much the teachers care for our kids and pray over them is why we continue to choose CCS for our family, as well as the fact that CCS is helping raise such faith-filled leaders in our children who are going to go out and make an impact in our world. One of my favorite things over this past year has been the times when I heard from high school students about how CCS has changed them and how impactful their mission trips have been in their lives.”

There is opportunity for YOU in the PfC at Cascade Christian Schools! Junior high parent Erica Corliss stated, “I want parents to know that joining the PfC brings you into the tight-knit community of Cascade Christian Schools. It offers the chance to connect with other parents, support the Cascade Christian staff, and plays an active role in enhancing our children’s academic success.” And Suzy Hoover, who has two high school students at CCS, told us, “PfC connects parents to be able to bless teachers in the junior high and high school. As our kids grow up and we naturally pull away from school because they need their independence, sometimes the teachers get forgotten. Our PfC never wants that to happen!”

“Feeling connected is a natural human instinct we all long to attain, and the PfC gives parents a safe space to build a connection. The opportunities are limitless at CCS and seen in volunteering at a bake sale, setting up lunch, supporting a teacher in class, or attending a monthly PfC meeting. Through these opportunities, parents can engage in personal and meaningful connections while feeling valued, understood, and involved.” Kristal Weber, CCS Frederickson parent, said this after years of being invested in the CCS community.  

We want and need YOU to be a part of PfC! Get involved for the 2024-25 school year now. 

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” —Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV) 

 Get ready for an active summer as Cascade Christian School’s Recreation Department officially launches its 2024 Thrive Summer Programs!

 The fun kicks off on June 1 with our first-ever community-wide Hello Blue Skies 5K Fun Run. We invite our CCS family and community members to join us for this great event! We also want to thank our 5K sponsors: JH Builders, Safeway, Veterans Security Operations, Compass Counseling, and A Advanced Septic and Construction Services.  You can find more details and register by visiting  
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This year, Thrive campers will have the time of their lives participating in one or more of our fun-filled, interactive summer camps, including our Adventure Day Camps, STEM camps, sports camps, theatre camp, and enrichment programs.  The Sky is the Limit for the adventures that await!

 All of our summer camps and clinics are open to members of the CCS community, as well as the surrounding communities. So, reserve your camper’s spot today!

Thrive Adventure Day Campers, grades 1–6, will love field trips filled with adventure, making new friends, weekly camp themes, devotions, chapel services, water activities, and brain-stimulating STEM activities. Camp dates are June 19-August 16. There are two location options for this camp, our McAlder and Frederickson Campuses. 
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Thrive KinderPrep Day Camp caters to our younger campers, ages 5-6, who will be starting kindergarten in September 2024. Camp dates are June 19 – August 16. This camp is held at our McAlder campus. 
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Theatre Camp is perfect for aspiring actors or those who are simply interested in exploring their creativity on the big stage. This year’s play will feature Robin Hood: Naught in Nottingham. Theatre camp is sure to be an amazing experience that will generate lasting memories. Camp dates are June 24-28, and this camp will take place at CCS High School. 
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CCS Adventure STEM Camps will offer campers a deep dive into the science of Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire; the four essential elements provided by God. This camp will run two different times, first at our Frederickson Campus, July 29 – August 2, 2024, and then at our McAlder Campus, August 5 – 9, 2024. 
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Camp Invention will illuminate imaginations, inspire curiosity, and help kids build essential STEM skills through collaboration and problem solving. Camp Invention is offered at two locations: Cascade Christian High School, July 15 –19, and McAlder Campus, July 22-26. 
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