Southwest Washington high school artists recognized across the state
The results of three high school art competitions from around the state have been announced this May, and Southwest Washington art teachers and their students have a lot to be proud of. The Superintendent's High School Art Show Now in [...]
Videos highlighting the impact of educational programs and communications win awards for ESD 112
Videos highlighting programs and creative communications from the Teaching and Learning division of Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) were recently honored with Merit Awards from the Washington School Public Relations Association. Entries were judged by a panel of communications [...]
Drug Take Back event collects 4,683 pounds of pills
On Saturday, 1,451 Clark and Skamania County residents dropped off a total of 4,683 pounds of unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications with local law enforcement officers, pharmacists, coalition staff and community volunteers. The medication disposal event was held [...]
Prevent Coalition hosts public forum on youth opioid use
The Prevent Coalition made youth opioid use the focus of its spring meeting, and hosted a free public forum on the topic on April 19, 2018. Community members and a panel of experts from public health, neuroscience, prevention, intervention and [...]
Diversity class creates positive change at Kelso High
“There’s stuff going on and we can’t ignore it,” said Zoe when asked why the diversity class she’s in at Kelso High School is important. Andrew Gragg, dean of students and facilitator of the class, agrees. He’s been troubled by [...]
Hough Elementary staff and students collaborate with ESD 112 for fun academic testing video
As students enter a season of state-mandated testing, Educational Service District 112 has released a catchy music video that takes some of the mystery out of the process. “Teacher’s got SBAC”—pronounced “S-BAC”—is a rap performed by staff and students at [...]
Clark County students head to world robotics competition
A robot named Atlas is taking some Clark County students to Houston, Texas this week. After winning the Pacific Northwest District FIRST Robotics Championship over spring break, Team Mean Machine emerged undefeated this year in district competition. Now the team, [...]
Governor Inslee visits ESD 112 to learn more about successful STEM Network
Governor Jay Inslee and his wife Trudy visited with school, business and community leaders to learn more about the Southwest Washington STEM Network, a transformative public-private initiative that brings K-12, higher education and business together to address Career Connected Learning. [...]
Kelso’s John Gummel named Washington High School Principal of the Year
In front of a school full of students and staff, Kelso High School Principal John Gummel was awarded the 2018 High School Principal of the Year by the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP). Gummel’s devotion to student achievement, making [...]