Educators join forces to combat fentanyl crisis through Friends for Life training
In response to the escalating opioid crisis affecting Washington youth, 25 educators from southwest Washington participated in the Friends for Life campaign training hosted by Educational Service District’s (ESD 112) Prevent Coalition. Conducted virtually on April 23 and April 28, [...]
Southwest Washington students earn top honors at 52nd Annual Superintendent’s Art Show
Four outstanding student artists from Southwest Washington received top honors at the 52nd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, hosted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) on May 14 at the Washington Center for the Performing [...]
Elevate Summit inspires young leaders, supports youth wellness
On April 25, 2025, more than 90 teens and youth leaders from across Southwest Washington gathered at the Water Resources Education Center in Vancouver for the Elevate Youth Prevention Summit. The annual summit is a day-long event focused on [...]
Project VOICE celebrates student leadership and community impact
Project VOICE culminated in the Community Share event on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Fort Vancouver High School, where students presented their ideas and discoveries about what makes a healthy, vibrant community. Students projects were on display for others [...]
Building a brighter future: DCYF honors ESD 112’s MyJOB program staff
In April, three ESD 112 employees were recognized with a commendation and coin on behalf of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) for providing exemplary support to programs improving the lives of incarcerated youth through the [...]
Educators unite to support multilingual learners at regional professional learning event
More than 100 educators from across Southwest Washington gathered on April 16 for a day of collaboration and professional growth at the Multilingual Learning Network’s Regional Professional Learning Community event, hosted by ESD 112 and SAVVAS Learning Company, in partnership [...]
Grant advances math teaching strategies at Hockinson High School
A new hands-on professional development program at Hockinson High School prepares math teachers with techniques to engage students at all levels in meaningful discussions about math. The work is funded by a two-year, $50,000 grant from the College Preparatory Math [...]
Announcing the 2025 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show Winners
On April 9, Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) hosted the 2025 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show. Presented on YouTube, ESD 112 Superintendent Tim Merlino welcomed guests and participants in this year’s online showcase. “To the students, [...]
Cowlitz County youth learn leadership skills at annual Prevention Summit
On March 21, 2025, more than 250 sixth graders from Cowlitz County public schools gathered at the Longview First Baptist Church for the annual Youth Leadership and Prevention Summit, a full-day conference designed to build leadership skills, confidence, and promote [...]
