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An independent, nonprofit school, Cascades Academy of Central Oregon (CACO) moved into its new $10.5 million, 40,000 square foot campus in September, opening the doors to a student body of children aged pre- school through high school who will immediately benefit from a new and improved space and the learning opportunities that go with it. CACO was launched in 2003 in a 1970s-era metal office building with no open windows in the center of Bend. A small yard served as playground and outdoor access. The school transported students around Central Oregon in an old bus for physical education, library visits and other activi- ties. Despite limited infrastructure, the school thrived over the last decade. Still, sights were always set on a better space. “We saw that this school wasn’t going to survive and grow until we had a new location,” says Blair Jenkins, head of school (the equivalent of principal in public schools). A strong community of parents, teachers and trustees decided a few years ago that it was a now-or-never situation. To turn the For Reservations and seasonal 967 NW Brooks Street, Bend OR dream into wood and concrete, they sought families with the means to hours call 541.382.5581 www.pinetavern.com kick-start a large capital construction drive. Two major donors came forward. Samantha Richardson of Lake Oswego, the grandmother of two CACO students, gave $1.5 million. The traditioNredefined CELEBRATING over 75 YEARS IN DOWNTOWN BEND 86 | centraloregonmagazine.com Home rarely in Central Oregon,” he says. The campus also features a large, unat- tached gymnasium for volleyball, basket- ball, tennis, PE and bleachers. “We love having our own gym—the kids can run in there when it rains,” Jenkins says The school purchased the site in 2006 but delayed the project during the recession. Cohen started again in 2009, spending three years working with the architect to pencil out the costs and ensure that custom features, such as clear cedar ceilings and walls, and radi- ant heat in the polished concrete floors, didn’t exceed the budget. All involved agree that the new facil- ity will allow CACO to grow and thrive, by allowing for better learning oppor- tunities, especially in terms of outdoor gymnasium will be named in memory of her late husband, Craig Richardson. The Jim and Kelly education and sciences, and by allowing Young family of La Pine had a daughter, and now have grandchildren, at CACO. They donated for increased enrollment, especially in $2 million with the stipulation that the school match that amount from other sources. In total, the the high school, which currently has just campaign raised $6.5 million; the school borrowed the remaining $4 million. 25 students. Faculty numbers have been stable throughout the school’s history. A CAMPUS IN THE DESERT “We’re fortunate that we’ve retained The 21-acre campus is smack in the middle of the Central Oregon high desert, close to miles of popular a high percentage of the faculty,” says backcountry biking, the Deschutes River, Tumalo State Park and plenty of juniper and pine trees. In short, Associate Head of School Julie Amberg. it’s perfect for kids who want to kayak the river, chase lizards in the dry canyon or romp in the snow. “Some have been with us for all 10 years, “Since this is a wonderful spot, our goal was to embrace the site and create buildings that open and many for five or six.” to the natural environment,” says architect Tim Eddy of Hennebery Eddy Architects of Portland. “This school is only 10 years old, Smarter Security “It fits well in the context of the high desert.” The angular, sloping roofs and openness of interior very humble and grounded in its spaces give the main building a spacious, con- founding values,” Jenkins says. “There’s temporary feel. It includes classrooms, two fully a great spirit of volunteerism with the CACO FACTS loaded science labs, a music room and a library, teachers and families who believe in the as well as a common area for dining, performing future. 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