Local prevention groups hosting drive-thru Drug Take-Back events on April 25
Community substance misuse prevention coalitions, law enforcement agencies, and medical providers across Southwest Washington will host drive-through drug take-back events on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing residents a safe, free way to dispose of [...]
ESD 112 announces 2026 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show winners
Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show, highlighting the creativity and talent of student artists across the region. This annual event highlights the powerful [...]
Protect Your Game campaign brings science-based prevention to student-athletes
As spring sports get underway, a new campaign is taking hold in local athletics, aimed at giving student-athletes knowledge that goes beyond the field. The “Protect Your Game” campaign aims to reduce underage substance misuse by connecting athletes, coaches and parents with [...]
ESD 112 Mobile Audiology Clinic selected for Harvard Medical School’s National Mobile Health Accelerator
ESD 112’s Mobile Audiology Clinic has been selected as one of only 14 programs nationwide to participate in the 2026 Mobile Health Impact Accelerator (MHIA) through Harvard Medical School, making it the first mobile audiology clinic in the country to [...]
Kindergarten enrollment open now for the 2026-2027 school year
School districts throughout Southwest Washington are now accepting enrollments for kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Families with children who turn five before September 1, 2026, are encouraged to enroll early to ensure a smooth start for their child and [...]
Record year for ESD 112 Communications bond and levy support across Washington
For many school districts, the holiday season is a time to wrap up before winter break. For the Educational Service District 112 Communications team, it signals something else entirely. It marks the ramp up of Bond and Levy season. This [...]
Rural Network’s inaugural virtual summit strengthens connection, capacity, and hope across rural communities
More than 150 prevention professionals, community leaders, educators, and advocates from across Washington state and beyond gathered in January for the first-ever Virtual Rural Prevention Summit, hosted by Prevent Coalition’s Rural Network. Held on January 20 and 22, the two-day [...]
Navigating AI together: How ESD 112 is creating space for shared learning across the region
When tools like ChatGPT brought artificial intelligence into the spotlight in late 2022, education leaders across the region faced new questions, opportunities, and uncertainties. Rather than navigating those challenges alone, many turned to one another. This led to the creation [...]
Kalama Superintendent Dr. Wesley Benjamin Named NSPRA Superintendent to Watch
The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has named Kalama School District Superintendent Dr. Wesley Benjamin a 2025‑26 Superintendent to Watch, recognizing his dynamic leadership and strong commitment to open, transparent communication. Each year, NSPRA honors a select group of [...]
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