ECE Child care in the community
Students who participate in the ESD 112 child care program at Sunset Elementary took advantage of a sunny day to take a “stewardship walk” to a local park near the school. The students and their teachers engaged in conversation about [...]
Summer interns are a win-win-win
“Honestly, it was a great experience. This was my first time working in an office and it taught me a lot about organization. I think I can put this experience to good use.” That’s how recent Columbia River High School [...]
Volunteer Appreciation: Books that make cents!
This summer, Umpqua Bank reached out to our Early Care & Education Department about bringing their new summer reading initiative to some of our pre-school classes. The Books that Make Cents program helps Umpqua Bank associates link together financial education [...]
Back to School Bash at Woodland High School provides free backpacks and school supplies for students
Woodland Public Schools announces the return of the Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Woodland High School. The Back to School Bash is open to all students of all ages attending [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Making mini piñatas with Jessica
This summer, Early Care and Education began hosting a new internship collaboration with two community organizations: Partners in Careers and Summer Works! Some of our child care centers are welcoming students ages 16-24 to come learn from our amazing early [...]
Dr. Gene Sharratt receives the 2019 WASA Golden Gavel Award
Dr. Gene Sharratt is the recipient of the 2019 WASA Golden Gavel Award. Dr. Sharratt received the award at the summer conference of the Association of the Washington School Principals and the Washington Association of School Administrators, held in Spokane [...]
ESD 112 board member and statewide AESD President to leave board
Rainer Houser, who has served on the Board of Directors for Educational Service District 112 for the past five years, has resigned from the board, effective July 31, 2019. Rainer and wife, Darlene, are moving to Oregon to be closer [...]
Keep cool when things heat up
Those school district employees working outdoors in hot weather and direct sun may be at higher risk of heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Train all employees and supervisors in identifying and preventing heat illness, and teach them how to [...]
School Nurse Corps celebrates 20 years in Washington
School nurses are unsung heroes in Washington state’s effort to ensure that all students receive equal access to education. Serving as a bridge between healthcare and education, school nurses support students’ physical, mental, emotional and social health needs through in-school [...]
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