Schools install book vending machines to promote literacy
For a handful of schools in Educational Service District (ESD) 112, book vending machines are feeding hungry minds. Local schools like Eisenhower Elementary, Hockinson Heights [...]
Southwest Washington schools recognized as 2024 Schools on the Rise
The Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) has recognized 21 schools statewide with the prestigious 2024 AWSP Schools on the Rise awards. Among these, four [...]
Gates Foundation grant will enhance college and career readiness in 14 school districts in southwest Washington State
Fourteen school districts, three colleges, and other partners in Southwest Washington will receive $3.3 million in Horizons Regional Grant Program funds, as announced this year [...]
2024 School Safety Summit builds partnerships, promotes safety
The annual School Safety Summit brings school district staff and partners together to spotlight safety best practices and emergency preparedness. The 2024 Safety Summit, titled [...]
ESD 112 Communications team wins prestigious national award
In July, the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Communications Department was honored with a 2024 Gold Medallion Award from the National School Public Relations Association [...]
39 schools in ESD 112 receive state recognition for academic achievements
In June 2024, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced that 39 schools in the Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) region are [...]
Outdoor learning program sprouts community connection and well-being
This spring, thanks to the Outdoor Learning Grant from OSPI, educators from southwest Washington embraced the great outdoors through three professional development opportunities offered by [...]
Hockinson graduate leads the way in lifesaving training
ESD 112 employees recently engaged in CPR training led by Evan Taylor, a recent graduate of Hockinson High School. Taylor, who graduated in June, owns [...]
Kelso School District’s Zach Claypool wins Regional “Classified School Employee of the Year” award
Zach Claypool, a paraeducator at Lexington Elementary School in the Kelso School District, has been recognized as the 2024 Regional Classified School Employee of the [...]
Ilwaco High School’s Rachel Lake Honored as 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112
ESD 112 has named Ilwaco High School’s (IHS) Rachel Lake the 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year. Lake, a dedicated and multi-talented educator, has been [...]
ESD 112 STEM Rising Star and Regional Partner Awards
Educational Service District 112 celebrated the fourth annual STEM Rising Star and Regional Partner Awards ceremony at Clark College on Tuesday, June 4. Washington STEM [...]
ESD 112 Honors Top Educators with 2024 WASA Awards
On May 17, Educational Service District 112 proudly presented awards on behalf of the Washington Association of School Administrators. These awards are a testament to [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.