Horizons advisors reflect on successful first year of partnership
In August, College and Career Readiness Advisors (CCRAs) gathered for a week-long retreat to reflect on their first year with the Horizons Advising Partnership and prepare for the year ahead. Generously funded by the Gates Foundation, this collaborative effort [...]
Clark and Klickitat Counties host drug take-back events to promote safe disposal
Free and confidential drive-thru collection events set for Saturday, Oct. 25 Community members in Clark and Klickitat counties are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during the upcoming Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from [...]
New video series highlights school safety during National Emergency Preparedness Month
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, serving as a timely reminder that safety planning remains a priority throughout the year, especially in our schools. During an emergency at school, every second and every word matters. That’s why public schools across [...]
September is Attendance Awareness Month – Every Day Counts
September marks Attendance Awareness Month, an important time to spotlight one of the lesser-known predictors of student achievement: simply showing up. Attendance isn't just about being present; it's about creating pathways for students to thrive in their educational journey. The [...]
Election Notice for Educational Service District Board of Directors
The Washington State School Directors’ Association will conduct an election in October for board positions across the nine Educational Service Districts (ESDs) in the state. Community members interested in helping shape regional educational policy and support services are encouraged to [...]
LeAnne Bremer retires from ESD 112 Board after six years of service
LeAnne Bremer, vice president of the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Board of Directors, will retire at the end of August after serving more than six years. Appointed in May 2019, Bremer represented District 4, which includes Ridgefield, North Vancouver, [...]
2025 School Safety Summit strengthens prevention, response, and recovery
The 2025 School Safety Summit gathered school district staff and partners to share best practices, develop skills, and enhance collaboration in creating safer learning environments. This year’s theme, Building a Safer Tomorrow: Strengthening Prevention, Mitigation, Response & Recovery, emphasized a [...]
Majestic Farms donates blueberries to area school districts for farm-to-school student meals
On August 1, Majestic Farms hosted its annual Community Gleaning Event, where families helped harvest 600 pounds of blueberries for student meals in Hockinson School District, Battle Ground Public Schools, Camas School District, Evergreen Public Schools, Ridgefield School District and [...]
Back-to-school dates by district
Our Southwest Washington school districts are getting ready to head back to school! Below is the first day of school for each district or state school, along with a link to more 2025-2026 back-to-school dates and events. Battle Ground Tuesday, [...]
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