CHS Band Program

Cascade High School has a long tradition of excellence in our band program. High school students participate in marching band, jazz band, concert band, pep band and flags. Under the leadership of our new director, Mr. Tony Butterworth, the CHS band will focus on continuing it's tradition of excellence. Mrs. Sharla Schmidt works with grades 5-8 at Cascade Junior High School and Cascade, Bernard and Aquin Elementaries. She has a hard earned reputation for building outstanding foundation skills in young people. Click here to visit the Cougar Band Website.

Cascade Vocal Music Program

The CHS vocal program is directed by Mrs. Billie Jean Barth. Mrs. Barth, a talented vocalist in her own right, has produced a series of excellent concerts in past years. Her dinner theater is an eagerly awaited event each year. Mrs. Barth also produces a junior high play in the spring.

Cascade Dance Team

Our dance team is regionally recognized, having won a series of state level competitions and won two recent national titles. Our director, Mrs. Sue Knepper is the only director we have had, having initiated the program and built it into the success we see today. She is assisted by Ms. Jennifer Schmidt. The annual Jam the Gym competition held at CHS each February is attended by hundreds of area enthusiasts.

CHS Art Department

Our students participate in the Tri-Rivers Art Show each spring. Top students from the 12 conference schools display their work and refine their art through discussion with other artists and teachers. Mrs. Donna Marxen is our art teacher.

CHS Drama Department

The CHS drama program, under it's legendary director, Mr. Bob Davidshofer, continues to pack the house each fall and spring. With a brand new venue in the Ellen Kennedy Fine Arts Center, their efforts will continue to shine for many years. The auditorium, built by the CARE Foundation and Western Dubuque Schools, saw it's opening performance, "Oklahoma" in April of 2004. Mr. Davidshofer is assisted by Donna Marxen, Junelle Benter, Tony Butterworth and Jamie Knepper.

CHS Speech Program

The CHS speech program is headed by Mrs. Angela Manternach, assisted by Ms. Shelly Knepper. Cascade speech has produced numerous All-State performers over the years including Peter O'Brien who won the state banner in unprecedented back to back performances in 2002 and 2003.