Cascadia Tech News
February 2024
From Our Director
U.S. Rep. Perez, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Cascadia Tech Academy in connection with the future replacement of the I-5 bridge. Read the article from The Columbian below.
Our leadership students have been busy this school year! Most recently, many of our SkillsUSA, DECA and FBLA students qualified for the state competitions. Also, our Mock Trial team did very well competing at the Clark County Courthouse and will also be heading to state. Congratulations to all of our leadership students and I wish them well at their state competitions.
Medical Assisting second-year students are on externships to earn hours to be eligible to sit for the Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA). Applied Medical Sciences students have started clinicals every Saturday gaining industry experience.
If you’re looking for a way to support students at Cascadia Tech, plan to attend the upcoming Annual Foundation Dinner & Auction held in May.
We are currently accepting applications for next school year. For more information, check out the link below, or go to our website.
We are doing great things!
-Joan Huston
Special Guests
New program for 24-25
Pre-Electrician
Electricity, often taken for granted, is what makes our modern world function. Trained electricians make the world work and are in extremely high demand. If you want to learn in an application-based environment, this program may be just for you.
Will serve high school juniors and seniors from Kalama, La Center, Ridgefield, and Woodland.
Welcome New Staff
Katelyn Lukes - Building Level Secretary
Wendy Rover - Aviation Science & Technology Assistant
Nicholas Burton - Automotive Technology Assistant
Sophomore Tours
Thank You
That's a wrap on our 2024 Sophomore Tours! Thank you to King's Way, Legacy, Anchored Family LC, Flex Academy, Heights, Hays Freedom, Discovery, Hudson's Bay, La Center, Woodland, Fort Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Prairie, River HomeLink, Hockinson, Camas, Washougal, Columbia River, Mt. View, Union, Evergreen, Heritage and Skyview for bringing 1242 sophomores to tour our campus!
New Session Times
New session times to make up for lost instructional hours for all Evergreen Public Schools.
Session 1: 7:40-10:15 AM
Session 2: 11:12-1:45 PM
Fire Science: 7:40 – 10:15 AM
Teaching Academy: 8:00 – 10:35 AM
Important Dates
March 6 - Early Release - No Session 2 or Cosmo 2
March 8 - 2024-2025 Student Registration Day
March 15 - E-Waste Recycling
March 18 - School Make Up Day
March 20 - Early Release - No Session 2 or Cosmo 2
March 22 - Dennis Kampe Scholarship Applications Due
April 1-5 - No School Spring Break
April 12 & 13 - E-Waste Recycling Event
April 15-18 - New Student Orientation
Save The Date
Join us on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 for our annual gala event held at the beautiful ilani Casino and Resort. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the dress code is business casual. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are also looking for silent and live auction items like themed baskets, event tickets, local getaways and restaurant gift cards, etc.
If you are interested in donating, please email dave.cole@evergreenps.org.
New National Board Certified Teacher
Congratulations to our very own Anthony Shaver, Criminal Justice Instructor for becoming the only National Board Certified Teacher at Cascadia Tech Academy!
National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) are highly accomplished educators who meet high and rigorous standards set by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). With over 11,000 NBCTs, Washington state has the third largest group of NBCTs in the nation and consistently certifies some of the largest new NBCT groups each candidate cycle.
Dennis Kampe Scholarship
The Dennis Kampe Scholarship started in 2000 (as the GAC Scholarship) and awards one outstanding senior in each program area. This scholarship is intended for students who have post-secondary plans and exemplify the very best of their program. Scholarships can be used to pay for books, tuition or tools in order to support students as they go to colleges, universities, technical schools or enter an apprenticeship program.
Scholarship nominees are initially interviewed and selected by each program’s Advisory Committee. Each scholarship nominee is then interviewed by the Scholarship Committee and may receive an award of up to $5,000.
Applications are due to Sheryl Schisler at 3pm on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Scholarship interviews are on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Times scheduled between 5pm and 9pm.
Distinguished Graduates
The purpose of the Distinguished Graduate Award is to highlight the student in each program area that exemplifies the technical, academic, 21st Century and employability skills at the highest level. The Distinguished Graduate Award winners represent the most accomplished youth from Cascadia Technical Academy and their achievements are notable beyond that of their peers.
Each program may nominate two students who consistently demonstrates the following criteria:
Must be a senior in high school
Completed at least 1 year in their program area
Demonstrates the following characteristics:
Achieved an industry certification or is recommended for testing for the certification
Achieved the 21st Century Skills Certification
Verbalizes clear post-secondary pathway
Assumes leadership roles in school or personal settings
Participates in service learning projects
Mentor for other students
- Displays the “5 Cs” on a consistent basis and fosters the same in their peers
If two students in each program are nominated, the Administrative Team will interview each student to determine who will represent the program as the 2024 Distinguished Graduate.
Awards Reception
Save the date for the 2024 Distinguished Graduate & Dennis Kampe Scholarship Recipient Awards Reception will be on Tuesday, May 21st at Cascadia Tech in the hangar.
SkillsUSA Regional Competitions
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in the recent SkillsUSA Southwest Region competitions.
Congratulations to our students for their remarkable achievements in the SkillsUSA Southwest Region competitions. We look forward to your continued support as we strive for excellence at the State Leadership Conference at Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma on March 22nd and potentially on to the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta in June.
Automotive Technology
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair:
Gold: Bennett Kortan
Silver: Joseph Reseigne
Bronze: Jack Miles
Automotive Service:
Gold: Ryan Stanberry
Silver: David Pavlenko
Bronze: Ethan Perry
Aviation Science & Technology
sUAS Commercial Drone
Gold: Ellie Hejrovska, Leo Scharrellman
Silver: Kendrick Tillman, Isaac Axman
Bronze: Carson Fletcher, Akira Ushijima
Cosmetology
Cosmetology:
Gold: Emily Swigert
Silver: Chloe Suckow
Pre-Engineering Design Technology
Additive Manufacturing
Gold: Gavin Bray, Trey Garcia
CNC 3 Axis Programmer
Gold: Ariana Paliyev
Technical Drafting
Bronze: Ximena Valdovinos
Information Technology Systems, Service & Security
Computer Maintenance
Gold: Leo Belyy
Silver: Gabriel Gross
Bronze: Diego Bella
Cyber Security
Gold: Malcolm McLennan and Zachare Smith
Silver: Rianna Driscoll and Joceline Leon
Information Technology Services
Gold: Luna Gensheimer
Silver: Aly Youngblood
Bronze: Jamon Bowers
Internetworking
Gold: Mia Autumn
Silver: Noah Julius
Bronze: Kyle Leffel
Telecommunications Cabling
Gold: Toben Oliver
Silver: Robin Ande
Leadership Conferences
Prepared Speech - CTA finished with 3 in the top 5 places
Silver: Steven Jacka - Aviation
Bronze: Aly Youngblood – ITS3
Job Interview CTA finished with 3 in the top 5 places
Gold: Charlie Varney - Aviation
Bronze: Aly Youngblood – ITS3
Extemporaneous Speaking - CTA finished in the top 5 places
Gold: Karolyn Marquez Garcia- Aviation
Silver: David Hawkins - Automotive
Bronze: Kyle Leffel – ITS3
Job Skills Demonstration A - CTA finished with 4 in the top 6 places
Gold: Katie Cruz - Cosmetology
Bronze: Drew Watkins – Construction
Customer Service:
Silver: David Hawkins - Automotive
FBLA
We are thrilled to announce the results of the SW Washington Regional Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition, where our talented Business Principles students from Cascadia Technical Academy demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication as they competed. The competition showcased competitors’ skills in various leadership and business events, and we are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students.
Of the 32 students who competed, 31 qualified to represent Cascadia Technical Academy in Spokane at the end of April at the FBLA State Business Leadership Conference. Congratulations to all participants for their hard work, dedication, and impressive performances.
Following is a list of events and CTA students’ results from the regional conference:
Health Care Administration
First Place: Gabriel CowartSupply Chain Management
First Place: David Best
Second Place: Dean Daniels
Third Place: Kevin Duong
Fourth Place: Parker Johnson
Business Ethics
First Place: Isaiah Norwood; Lyndsey Stenersen
Third Place: Jenna Coley; Kevin Duong
Public Service Announcement
First Place: Nylia Imes; Chloe Nguyen
Computer Applications
First Place: Nylia Imes
Business Management
First Place: Jaren Barton; Trenton Wagner; Isaiah Norwood
Second Place: Addison Scholl; Memo Mayo; Xavier Perez-Saucedo
Third Place: Dean Daniels; Timofey Chumak; Ethan Filla
Sixth Place: Amelia Mitsuk
International Business
First Place: Dean Daniels
Fifth Place: Thomason Fessel; Kevin Duong; Joseph Buchanan
Business Communication
Second Place: Addison Scholl
Sixth Place: Nylia Imes
Sales Presentation
Second Place: Jaren Barton; Trenton Wagner
Entrepreneurship
Second Place: Christian Johnson
Fifth Place: Parker Johnson; Timofey Chumak; Ethan Filla
Advertising
Third Place: Alladore Garcia
Fourth Place: Seana Morrison-Mitchell
Graphic Design
Third Place: Leo Elikh; Reuben Galvan
Visual Design
Third Place: Nylia Imes; Lyndsey Stenersen
Fourth Place: Kelly Vazquez-Hernandez; Delaney Henderson
Sixth Place: Gabriel Cowart; Seana Morrison-Mitchell
Spreadsheet Applications
Third Place: Lyndsey Stenersen
Human Resource Management
Fourth Place: Gabriel Cowart
Insurance & Risk Management
Fourth Place: Daniela Martyniuk
Networking Infrastructures
Fourth Place: Kevin Duong
Banking & Financial Systems
Fourth Place: Amelia Mitsuk
Client Service
Fourth Place: Jaren Barton
Marketing
Fourth Place: Parker Messenger; Xavier Perez-Saucedo; Kelly Vazquez-Hernandez
Fifth Place: David Best; Reuben Galvan; Parker Johnson
Organizational Leadership
Fifth Place: Chloe Nguyen
Sixth Place: Isaiah Norwood
Agribusiness
Sixth Place: Angela Sizemore
Mock Trial Teams Heading to State
Criminal Justice Mock Trial teams competed at the Clark County High School Mock Trial Tournament earning a place in the State competition.
Clinicals
Applied Medical Sciences students are working full shifts on Saturdays during clinicals. This is a great way to gain real industry experience. Some students receive job offers when they complete their needed hours.
HOSA CPR Training
Put That Phone Down
Three Fashion Design students have been working on a community awareness project for DECA. This will be a 20-page project submitted directly to the State of Washington DECA Competition.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
@its.ok2notbOkay - Follow on Instagram
Text HEAL to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Mental Health Call 988
Student Led Businesses
All student led businesses are open!
E-Waste Recycling
Information Technology students at Cascadia Technical Academy are accepting e-waste donations on the following dates:
February 16
March 15
April 12-13 E-Waste Event
April 19
May 17 – Last date for the school year.
Learn more: E-Waste Recycling
Email ray.nelson@evergreenps.org with questions about donation items or an alternative drop-off schedule.
Dental Clinic
No insurance but need dental care?
Call our Dental Clinic Manager, Stephanie Johnson at 360.604.1057 to schedule your appointment.
High-quality care is provided to Cascadia Technical Academy patients by licensed community dentist volunteers. The dentists are supported by licensed community dental hygienist volunteers and the Cascadia Tech’s Dental students and staff.
Learn more: Dental Clinic
Cosmetology Salon
The Salon is open Monday-Thursday 12 - 5 PM.
Please call for an appointment at 360.604.1080.
Learn more: Cosmetology Salon
A Touch of Class
Please call Nicholas Ellison, Catering Coordinator at 360.604.1054 for specific dates.
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Breakfast 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM and Lunch 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn more: A Touch of Class
Improved Price
Now $529,000! Construction Technology's 46th student-built house is now on the market. This one is possibly our best yet with upgrades galore. Quality craftsmanship with support from industry and our partners. This house won’t be available long!
Check out more pictures and details on Zillow: 2201 NE Brendan Cir, Vancouver, WA 98663
Counselor's Corner
Mr. Hovde can help students and their families fill out their FAFSA, College/Tech School Applications, Apprenticeship Applications and any Scholarships you might be applying for.
If you are struggling with any social, emotional, academic or family issues, Mr. Hovde is available to schedule a meeting with you. Please email him at Ryan.Hovde@evergreenps.org.
Opt-in for Evergreen Text Notifications
Our schools use SchoolMessenger to deliver text messages straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more.
You can participate in this free service by sending a text message--just “Y” or “Yes”--to our school’s short code number, 67587.
You also can opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”.
IMPORTANT: In order to opt in to receive text messages from Evergreen Public Schools, the phone number must already be associated with your student in our student information system.
SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
For help, text “HELP” to 67587. To opt-out at any time, text “STOP” to 67587. Message and data rates may apply.
Download our New App!
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Cascadia Tech! It's everything Cascadia Tech, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency notifications.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/42Xmeqj
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3NZoN72
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12200 NE 28th Street Vancouver, WA 986082
Main Office: 360.604.1050
Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Attendance: 360.604.1077; Spanish 360.604.4029; Russian 360.604.4028
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