Thursday, March 28, 2024

Cascade School District celebrates high school renovation

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The community congregated to celebrate a $25 million dollar milestone on Tuesday, May 21 - the Cascade High School is not only finishing up the school year, but the multi-phase project on the school has been completed.
    "I'd like to start off by thanking the communities of Peshastin, Dryden, Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee and Plain for their approval of the bond measure that created this amazing space along with the construction of Alpine Lakes Elementary and the soon to be re-opened Peshastin-Dryden Elementary, " said Elia Daley, Cascade High School principal.
    After a series of improvements and remodeling, a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. was the kickstart to the evening dedicated to the glossy new additions to the facility. Following a brief presentation to share words of excitement about the remodel, those attending had an opportunity to mill around to first handedly see the upgrades.
    "As you can see this building is a result of the tireless efforts of many people," said Daley.
    Daley addressed a variety of people that had collaboratively contributed to the project in different forms and thanked each one for their piece of the renovated puzzle - from Lydig Construction to city staff.
    "This space replaced a building that had been in disrepair for many years. With improvements in classroom size, HVAC, technology and most importantly, security and safety; we have a building that our community can be proud of for many years to come," said Daley.
    Mayor Cheri Farivar also expressed admiration for the building and shared with the crowd the upcoming Pine Street reconstruction project, kicking off in a month. Departing Superintendent Bill Motsenbocker and Cascade School Board Director, Brenda Biebesheimer also shared some words about the hard work that had been directed at the new and improved elements in the high school.
    "I want to thank each and everyone of you for having faith in our school district and putting your dollars where that faith is," said Biebsheimer. "This really was a full community effort and we're thrilled to show it off tonight."
    The tweaks - that included a new kitchen, an auditorium that accommodates 500 seats, upgraded gyms and visitor locker rooms and expanding into a new two story academic wing - were paid for via a bond that the community voted on. According to Daley, the district team and NAC Architecture Company linked up to discuss student and staff needs to design the modernization of the high school.
    "I've never seen a school district our size doing three projects at one time. I've never seen a community that came forward to pass a bond and be able to do that," said Motsenbocker. "We have a beautiful school that will last for 50 years. If you have high school students, they're in a state of the art high school that's safe and it's beautiful and it's a fun place to be."
    Revamping the high school to improved and high quality condition illuminates the community's support and dedication to the education of Cascade students.
    "I want to compliment the school board and what they've gone through in the last few years, three brand spanking new schools," said Bob Stroup at the May 13 School board meeting. "These facilities are fantastic and the only way you can see that are these presentations that are going on paying evidence to you people and your tax money. It goes to these kids that are successful. Just go look at these new schools and you'll be proud."
    The Cascade School District has strived to have improvements for their students and approached change - ongoing renovation on Peshastin-Dryden Elementary School that should be completed in July and the addition of Alpine Lakes Elementary last fall - to foster a learning environment that values the highest quality for students.
    To amplify the gratitude the school district has for the community's support and patience during the project, the school was dedicated to the community.

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