MAY

Tuesday, May 27

CCMS Drama Performance

Daniel & The Lion's Den

6:30 pm

Wednesday, May 28

Preschool/Pre-K Graduation

Wednesday, May 28

Minimum Day- CCHS

Speeches/ Assembly

Saturday, May 31

CCHS Graduation

1:00 pm

JUNE

Wednesday, June 4

Kindergarten Graduation

Bull- 9:00 am

Knight- 10:00

Thursday, June 5

8th Grade Promotion- CCMS

6:00 pm

Friday, June 6

Last Day of School

Minimum Day

1st Grade- 11:35 am

2nd/3rd Grade- 11:45 am

4th/5th Grade- 12:00 pm

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12

Our leaders of tomorrow often stand on the loving shoulders of unsung heroes who have provided wisdom and experience to give our young ones a firm footing. On Friday, the grandparents of Grace Christian Elementary students were honored with a precious time of recognition and fellowship.

Grandparents were warmly welcomed with a special chapel service that featured a heartfelt tribute to our military veterans and an inspiring message from one of our favorite speakers, "Quester" Rousseau Brasseur. Grandparents also joined students in the classroom for fun activities where some were interviewed about what life was like when they were young. Principal Teterud and Vice Principal Todd led campus tours, highlighting the incredible ways God is growing our schools. The morning concluded with a joyful time of refreshments and fellowship.

Occasions like this are so important in reminding kids of their grandparent's role in their lives. It also reminds our grandparents of the legacy they instill in their grandchildren. Often, they have a key role in a child's spiritual formation and offer a real-life example of how the Lord walks with us and shapes us to glorify Him.

To our grandparents who visited us on Friday, thank you for coming, and we hope you enjoyed your time here.

Do you think the kids are getting excited about summer? Our second grade class sure is!

Displayed here are students' self-portraits underwater. Using crayon resist, our kids imagine diving into a little summer fun.

Further down in our photo display are some kindergarten kids with "live" self-portraits. What lovely smiles.



Among our great teachers at Grace Christian is Mrs. Fretz. She does a great job of nurturing the talents of our young students, some of whom go on the develop an incredible aptitude for art.

This year, we were fortunate to have Cascade High School interns serving at our elementary campus, and what a blessing they’ve been! On their last day of interning, they were surprised with a treat table as a sign of appreciation.

From grading papers and prepping classroom materials to providing one-on-one support and helping with small groups, these students have contributed in so many valuable ways. Their presence has made a real impact on both our students and staff. We’re so thankful for their willingness to serve and be part of our school community!

One of our highlights from the month of May is our Performing Arts Night. Our middle school and high school students truly "band together" for a great night of music and fine arts displays.

Our kids stepped out of their comfort zones and treated the audience to several fine performances . The combined worship teams under the direction of Mrs. Reyes led off our evening, followed by our CCMS Choir, Advanced Band, combining with our CCHS Band, as directed by Mr. Wood.

The CCHS Band performed a set, featuring a mix of music that included John Williams, Mozart, and Grieg, then the Jazz Band belted out tunes by Bon Jovi, Berlin, Handy, and Mancini.

The night wrapped up with the band's rendition of "Sweet Caroline." Coming in, concert goers enjoyed seeing displays of a variety of art, plus the skillful work of our Furniture Restoration class.

At a special assembly on Thursday, the students of Cascade Christian Schools gathered for one more opportunity to be an encouragement to our Sparrow, Carsen. Truth be told, I think this vibrant middle school student is as much an encouragement to us as we are to him.

At the assembly, our ambassadors Amelia, Alyse, and Mae shared that the kids didn't just meet their fundraising and volunteering goals, they blew them away! The support that went to assist Carsen and his family was the highest raised of Sparrow Clubs in Southern Oregon!

It's a long and often challenging journey Carsen is walking through. One can't say enough to know what it means to know people are praying for you and supporting you. A thank you note from his family says, "We cannot thank you enough for this incredible experience and true blessing. We have made deep connections with so many people who will definitely remain as lifelong relationships!"

Congratulations to CCMS sixth grader Adrianna Erickson. The daughter of Travis and Kari Erickson has recently earned her black belt at America's Best Kids (ABK).

Anyone who has been down this path knows there's a serious commitment to practice and determination. For Adrianna, it all started when she attended a birthday party at another studio. She took a trial class, loved it, and has now been training for three years.

It's another step along the way for Adrianna. She now begins work on her second-degree black belt, which will take two years.

Keep shining, Adrianna! You're an inspiration.

Our PE class is wrapping up the year with handball. It's a fast moving game that can become high scoring. It can look a bit like soccer, except kicking is not allowed.

Mrs. Mannenbach says the game is a hit with the kids. Handball is beginning to rival pickleball in terms popularity, she says.

Nestled quietly in the Cave Junction area is another display of God's creation that is incredible to behold. The Oregon Caves contain awe-inspiring passages formed in marble. Described as a "solutional" cave, this area contains unique geological features that are just a short trip away from the city of Medford.

Several of our middle school students took a field trip to the Oregon Caves last week. The improved weather we enjoy this time of year, and the fact that school is wrapping up soon for summer, give the kids a chance to get out, while also learning more about this special place we live.

Our graduating class of 2025 is a distinguished group of young women and men with great possibilities in front of them. Consider some of the following facts:

• $4,445,900 in scholarship funds awarded
• 717 college credits earned
• Six students earning 30 or more credits
• Three students earning 40 or more credits

On Monday night, members of our upcoming senior class were recognized for their accomplishments. Their work has earned an impressive array of honors. We look forward to sharing specific details in a special edition of eTouch that will follow, a few days after graduation.

Last week marked the beginning of "lasts" at Cascade Christian. With help from the ASB team, our seniors who purchased reserved parking painted over their unique reserved spaces to make way for next year's seniors. Speaking of our ASB, they held their last meeting as a team.

Elsewhere, the lunchtime Bible study in Mrs. Crenshaw's room met one more time to dive into the Word.

Finally, we also have a couple of photos from our Spring Sports Assembly. We gave recognition to our tennis, golf, track and field, and baseball teams, with a time of honoring the seniors from those teams.

No assembly is complete without some fun and games. We had a spirited game of musical chairs, plus a pie-eating contest.

Preparing and sending off our seniors is part of the process, but in another way, it's bittersweet, as we send off these young folks we've come to love so much.

UPCOMING MEETS, MATCHES, & GAMES

Track & Field

Thursday, May 29

Friday, May 30

State Championship Meet

Hayward Field

Eugene, OR

TBD

Baseball

Wednesday, May 28

State Playoff Round 2

Creswell

Lithia-Driveway Field #9

4:00 pm

BASEBALL

Cascade Christian ended Umpqua Valley Christian’s 11-game winning streak with a 9-4 victory over the Monarchs on Tuesday. Blake Patereau and Andy Alvarez combined on a four-hitter. Wyatt Hurley and Bryson Walker scored two runs, and Carson Willard had two RBIs on a double.

On Thursday, one of the top teams in the 4A, the Henley Hornets, dropped the Challengers 4-0. The team opens the Oregon 3A playoffs as the second seed and hosts Creswell on Wednesday.

COLLEGE BASEBALL SIGNING

Cascade Christian infielder CJ Bonner has signed a letter of intent to play collegiately at Southwestern Oregon Community College. This season, Bonner has hit .451 with 2 home runs and 37 RBIs. He has also scored 42 runs and stolen 19 bases. As a junior, Bonner made theOregon 3A all-state team.

TRACK & FIELD

Deryk Farmer, fresh off a win in the long jump on Wednesday, ran a PR of 10.96 in the 100 meters on Thursday as the Cascade Christian boys won their district meet. Caleb Scaglione finished third in the sprint with an 11.32, while freshman Jacob Beamish clocked an 11.36 and took fourth. Farmer, Beamish, and Scaglione went 1-2-3 in the 200, with times of 22.25 (a PR for Farmer), 23.44, and 23.53.

Tayen Landers, Jevin Roberson, and Alex Fiannaca finished 2nd, 3rd, and 7th in the 400. The senior Landers ran a personal best 52.83, Roberson also set a new personal record with a 53.63, and Fiannaca ran a 56.71.

Isaac Young broke the tape in the 800 with a PR of 2:02.61. The Challengers’ Riley Wood came in seventh with a 2:23. John Heimbuck crossed the line 12th with a 2:32.

Seb Hehn won the 1,500 with a 4:23.99. Dominic Gritters finished seventh with a 4:45.99. Kyler Straube came across ninth with a time of 4:52.49.

Cascade won the boys’ 4×100 relay, with Fiannaca, Scaglione, Beamish, and Farmer clocking a 43.37. The Challengers also won the 4×400 with Roberson, Landers, Beamish, and Scaglione running a 3:34.45.

In field events- Legend Landers took third in the shot put with a throw of 41’6″- a new PR for him. Teammate Evan Stonehill came in eighth with a 37’1.5,” and Jacob Cisson was right behind Evan with a 36’101/2.”

Alex Fiannaca took second in the javelin with a distance of 163’11, a new personal record. Noah Flores and Treyton Geiger were 18th and 20th, respectively, with throws of 101’3″ and 98’10.”

On the girls’ side- Morgan Samhammer won the 400 meters. She ran a PR time of 1:00.49. Samhammer was the runner-up in the 200, with a 26.90. Katie Campbell came in sixth with a 28.94. Lindsey Hutcheson placed eighth in the 100 with a time of 14.27.

Madyson Winter came in second in the 800, with the junior posting a time of 2:31.29, a new PR. Raena Crisp came in fourth in the 1,500 with a PR time of 5:19.15.

Kinlee Davis and Josie Scaglione finished 2-3 in the 100-meter hurdles with times of 17.07 and 17.98, respectively, both PRs. Davis and Scaglione went fifth and seventh in the 300-meter hurdles with times of 52.51 and 53.33.

The Challengers won the girls’ 4×100, thanks to the efforts of Ella Stofflet, Lindsey Hutcheson, Katie Campbell, and Morgan Samhammer, registering a 52.60. A quartet of Scaglione, Hutcheson, Madyson Winters and Samhammer placed fourth in the 4×400.

Davis took second in the discus with a 105’0. Makena Haley and Jo Wewerka took sixth and seventh, with an 84’2 and an 83’8. Makena Haley came in fifth in the javelin with a toss of 97’5″- a new personal standard. Reece Anderson came in 13th.

TENNIS

Junior Paige Cohee and freshman Tanaya Mahar competed as a doubles pairing at the OSAA championship meet last week. Cohee and Mahar lost the two matches they played, but did so with great determination, to cap off a successful season.