Southwest Washington educators attend first-of-its-kind ESD 112 training to better serve all students
Kicking off the 2019-2020 school year with a powerful training designed to best support student needs, 128 Southwest Washington school district leaders gathered at Alki Middle School to reflect on their existing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). The August training [...]
Camas teacher wins state “Teacher of the Year” award
Teacher of the Year, Amy Campbell A local teacher has received the highest state honor bestowed upon an educator. Amy Campbell, a Camas School District special education teacher and ESD 112’s Regional Teacher of the Year, has been [...]
National Preparedness Month: Be Prepared, Not Scared
National Preparedness Month, is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The following resources will help you and your family to “Be Informed”, “Plan Ahead” and “Take Action”. Be Informed [...]
Woodland Public Schools’ Back to School Bash a success
Woodland Public Schools' Back to School Bash gave away more than 600 free backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need More than 600 students from Woodland, Kalama, La Center, and other local school districts received free backpacks filled [...]
Construction Begins on Lexington Elementary with Groundbreaking Ceremony on September 18
Rendering of new Lexington Elementary School After more than a year of planning, construction on the new Lexington Elementary School is beginning. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 18th where the new school, which is [...]
Retired educator Mark Hottowe appointed to ESD 112 Board
Mark Hottowe is the newest member of the Board of Directors for Educational Service District 112. Hottowe, who has held numerous education leadership positions throughout Southwest Washington, was sworn in by Superintendent Tim Merlino at the board’s regular monthly meeting [...]
Bus drivers’ job much bigger than the buses they drive
ESD 112 school bus drivers carry precious cargo every day – transporting more than 1,000 students across 23 school districts in Southwest Washington. Each year, the drivers gather for a day-long inservice at ESD 112 where they continue to [...]
Ridgefield High School Cheerleaders Win All-American Honors at Varsity NCA Camp
Ridgefield High School cheerleaders (L-R) Joslyn Mayberry, Mia Tomillo, and Amaya Socha received All-American Cheerleader honors at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Varsity Camp in Olympia Congratulations to Amaya Socha (senior), Mia Tomillo (senior) and Joslyn Mayberry (sophomore) [...]
Woodland Public Schools introduces new programs for 2019-20 school year
Woodland Public Schools introduces Career-Life-College initiative, Digital Learning at Woodland High School, plus Beaver Camp and Lunch & Lockers ease students back to school Career-Life-College: Preparing students to succeed in life after school At Woodland Public Schools’ annual kick-off staff [...]