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, [...]
From high school to independence: Celebrating six STEPS graduates
ESD 112's Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) celebrated the achievements of six 2025 STEPS graduates at a meaningful ceremony on June 13. This milestone marked the culmination of years of dedicated learning and growth for students with disabilities who [...]
ESD 112 Communications & Regional School Districts honored with 2025 National School Communications Awards
In May, several school districts and education leaders from Southwest Washington received 2025 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Awards, recognizing their excellence in strategic school communication and drawing national attention to the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 region. NSPRA [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.