ESD 112 leader receives state leadership award
ESD 112 Superintendent Tim Merlino and the staff of ESD 112 were honored by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) at their 2020-21 state awards ceremony, held virtually on June 28. Merlino and ESD 112 were presented with the [...]
Quest Academy Finds a Way Through COVID-19
Rewind to Friday, March 12, 2020, when Quest Academy, a therapeutic school program for students with varying degrees of cognition who need behavioral interventions and support located in Cowlitz County, was forced to close its doors because of the global [...]
ESD 112 names Kelso’s Baldwin as 2021 Classified Employee of the Year
Kelso School District’s Nancy Baldwin, ESD 112’s Classified Employee of the Year Kelso School District’s Nancy Baldwin has been announced as ESD 112’s Classified Employee of the Year. Baldwin serves as the McKinney Vento Homeless Liaison and Family [...]
Washougal High School’s Brenda Hitchins named 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112
Washougal High School’s Brenda Hitchins named 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112 Washougal High School’s Brenda Hitchins has been named the 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112. Hitchins is a career and [...]
ESD 112 Communications Team & School Districts earn 12 PR awards
The ESD 112 communications team and partner school districts were awarded 12 state public relations, marketing, graphic design, social media and website awards – including “Best in Category” Perfect Score– at the 2021 Washington School Public Relations Association’s (WSPRA) awards ceremony. [...]
Three region students honored at state Art Show
Three students from school districts in the ESD 112 region were recognized at the 48th Annual Superintendent’s Art Show on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The State Art Show was held virtually for the second year in a row, and [...]
ESD 112 presents 2021 Regional WASA Awards
In the midst of an unprecedented year, Educational Service District 112 presented regional awards on behalf of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) to honor and recognize outstanding educational administrators and community members who have made extraordinary contributions to [...]
Student Transportation Guidelines
The safe transport of students requires using an appropriate type of vehicle and driver for every situation. While the most common and safest mode of school-sponsored transport for students is by school bus with a properly trained driver, numerous alternative [...]
Spring into action to prevent moisture problems
Although this spring has been drier than most so far, wet spring weather can lead to mold and moisture issues in school buildings. Proactive moisture control practices are the key to controlling indoor mold growth. Molds are a major source [...]
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