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Cascade High School named candidate for International Baccalaureate Diploma programme; information meeting set Oct. 23
Summary
Superintendent Saltzman told the board Sept. 9 that Cascade High School is a candidate to pursue authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School; district will host an informational meeting Oct. 23 and expects the program to be phased in over approximately 24 months.
Sept. 9, 2025 — Superintendent Dr. Saltzman told the Everett Public Schools board that Cascade High School has been accepted as a candidate school to pursue authorization for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
What was announced: The district said the IB pathway is intended to offer students the chance to engage in rigorous, internationally recognized coursework and to develop college‑level skills. Dr. Saltzman said the program “will not start right now or next year, but we’re going to build it up in the next 24 months.” An informational meeting is scheduled for Oct. 23 at Cascade High School from 6 to 7 p.m., the district said.
Why it matters: Candidacy is an early step in IB authorization; it signals district interest and a multiyear planning and authorization process before the program can be offered to students.
Board response: Directors expressed support and encouragement for the program, calling Cascade a strong fit for the IB Diploma pathway.
Ending: The district will hold the Oct. 23 informational meeting and continue the authorization process; no formal board action was recorded at the Sept. 9 meeting beyond the announcement.
