Kelso High School’s Tammy Smith named 2027 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112
ESD 112 is excited to announce that Tammy Smith, a special education teacher and department chair at Kelso High School, has been named the 2027 Regional Teacher of the Year. Smith's unwavering commitment to inclusion, student advocacy and meaningful learning [...]
Washougal School District’s Dana Wilson named 2026 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year
Dana Wilson, a Multilingual Learner Paraeducator with the Washougal School District, has been named the 2026 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year by ESD 112. The award recognizes her dedication to student success, her commitment to serving multilingual learners [...]
ESD-U candidates showcase growth, leadership at annual Capstone Conference
On May 30, aspiring educators from across Washington gathered at the ESD 112 Conference Center for ESD-U’s annual Capstone Presentations Event, a culminating experience showcasing the knowledge, growth, and professional expertise candidates developed throughout the program’s intensive teacher preparation. Designed [...]
Class of 2026 graduation events in the ESD 112 Region
Congratulations, class of 2025-2026! Seniors and their families are celebrating the end of a chapter at high school commencement ceremonies this month. Find a collection of graduation information for districts across the ESD 112 region below: Click on the district [...]
EPIC Coalition’s Cap and Gown Initiative ensures No Cowlitz County senior is left behind
What started as a simple idea has grown into a countywide effort to ensure that dozens of local students will walk across the graduation stage this spring with pride, and without financial barriers standing in their way. Over the past [...]
Students explore dual credit and career opportunities at Purposeful Pathways Summit
On May 19, industry leaders, educators and students came together for the Purposeful Pathways: Student Voice & Career Opportunities Summit at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver, hosted by Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112). The event provided students with insights [...]
WASA Awards honor educators and community at ESD 112
On May 15, Educational Service District (ESD) 112 gathered educators, administrators and community leaders to present the annual Washington Association of School Administrators awards, honoring individuals and organizations that made a significant difference in K-12 education across the southwest [...]
Southwest Washington students earn top honors at 53rd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show
Three talented student artists from Southwest Washington earned state-level recognition at the 53rd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, which celebrated the creativity and artistic achievements of high school students from across Washington state. The annual awards presentation, hosted [...]
STEPS teacher Mallory Fleshman honored at Together We Can conference
For the first time, a teacher from ESD 112’s Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) has been named Teacher of the Year at a regional conference. Teacher Mallory Fleshman received the award on April 24 at the Together We Can [...]
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