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Dear CCA Families,
As this school year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on the privilege it has been to serve as your principal. After 14 years at Cascade Christian Academy, it is difficult to find the words to express how much this community has meant to me.
Thank you for entrusting us with your children. It has been one of the greatest blessings of my life to walk alongside your families through seasons of growth, celebration, challenge, achievement, and faith. I have had the joy of watching students discover their gifts, build lifelong friendships, deepen their relationship with Jesus, and grow into young people who are prepared to make a difference in the world.
What makes CCA special has never been a building, a program, or even a tradition. It has always been the people—students eager to learn, families committed to Christian education, and staff members dedicated to nurturing hearts and minds for God’s kingdom. Together, we have built a community centered on Christ and united by a shared purpose.
As you move into the next school year, my prayer is that you will continue to embrace the mission that has guided our school for generations: Educating Kids to LIVE for Him with Love, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence. May these not simply be words displayed on a wall, but values lived out daily in classrooms, homes, athletic fields, churches, and communities.
The future of CCA is bright because God is faithful. While leadership may change and new chapters begin, the foundation remains the same. Jesus Christ remains at the center of this school, and He will continue to guide and sustain it in the years ahead.
Families, continue to partner with the school. Continue to pray for your teachers, staff, and administrators. Continue to encourage your children to pursue both academic excellence and a deep, authentic relationship with Christ. The seeds planted today will bear fruit for eternity.
As I step into a new chapter, I leave with a heart full of gratitude and countless cherished memories. I will forever treasure the students who filled these halls with laughter, the families who became friends, and the shared commitment we have had to raising up young people who will faithfully serve God wherever He calls them.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your story. It has truly been an honor. May God bless each of your families this summer and in the year ahead. May He strengthen your faith, guide your steps, and remind you daily that His plans are good and His presence is near.
With heartfelt gratitude and prayers,
Stephanie Gates
Principal
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