Teacher Feature: Prairie High School’s Claire Verity
Claire Verity didn't plan to be a teacher. A trained theater professional and designer, she moved to Washington State when her three children were [...]
Washougal Middle School students enter gateway to possibilities
Jemtegaard Middle School students build towers of spaghetti noodles in Katie Beaty's Design and Modeling class. Washougal, WA - Towers of raw spaghetti [...]
Battle Ground school psychologists play crucial role
The kindergartners in teacher Kristen Barton's class are sitting in a circle on the brightly colored carpet, thinking hard and taking turns offering suggestions about [...]
Students get their hands on heavy machinery at Apprenticeship and Trades Fair
On Friday, September 22nd, roughly 750 high school juniors from at least 11 schools in SW Washington will take part in the 7th annual Apprenticeship [...]
White Salmon Valley receives grant to continue after school and summer enrichment
The White Salmon Valley School District was awarded another five year 21st Century Community Learning Center grant that provides after school and summer school programs [...]
Student achievement reflects Lyle School District’s transformation
When he was hired by the Lyle School Board in July of 2015, Superintendent Andrew Kelly shared three key elements essential to transforming Lyle from [...]
Kelso/Longview consortium receives grant to support homeless students
On the heels of a 2016 report stating the number of homeless students in Cowlitz County doubled in five years, the Washington State Legislature passed [...]
Evergreen district staff celebrate the uplifting power of student artwork
There is a cherished work of art that hangs in an office building at Evergreen Public Schools' Administrative Service Center. It's a drawing that speaks [...]
Washougal’s new building provides space for personalized education
Washougal, WA - The new Excelsior Building at Washougal High School is preparing to open its doors this school year with a fresh approach to [...]
Ethan Chessin, music teacher at Camas High School, named Regional Teacher of the Year
Ethan Chessin believes that a 14-year-old is capable of producing work that a 44-year-old (who isn't that child's parent) finds beautiful, interesting, and useful. This, [...]
Educating the Educators: One Way Kelso School District Supports Teachers
One in five Washington teachers leave the profession within the first four years of their teaching career. Of all levels of experience, attrition rates for [...]
Region welcomes four new superintendents
Four ESD 112 region school districts are beginning the school year with new superintendents this fall. Battle Ground's Mark Ross and Evergreen's John Steach are [...]
