Students in ESD 112: Art Can Change Lives
“Through photography, I can just look through a lens and capture the moment right there and save that moment for life.” For some students, art is more than a fun class or a casual pastime. It’s a way to build [...]
Kalama Chamber of Commerce names ESA teacher Tammy Smith Educator of the Year
Tammy Smith, a Kalama Life Skills teacher who is part of the ESD 112 ESA team, was recognized for her outstanding teaching by the Kalama Chamber of Commerce this spring. Her family and colleagues came out to see her receive [...]
ArtsWA funds new art at Washougal schools
Art can tell a story. It can inspire, move or add beauty and interest to a place. The new metal sculpture panels installed on the wall of the shared courtyard at Jemtegaard Middle School and Columbia River Gorge Elementary School [...]
Students learn proper table etiquette and try new foods at Woodland Intermediate School
Third graders at Woodland Intermediate School learned proper table manners and how to use a full set of dining utensils while enjoying a multi-course meal during the annual Fine Dining Event sponsored by Sodexo Dining Services, provider of food services [...]
Helping 16 to 24-year olds in Clark County find what’s next for them
Next, where ESD 112 Clark County youth workforce development programs are housed, helps young adults ages 16-24 obtain skills, education and vocational training to help them get jobs. Next provides 16-24 year olds, who have dropped out of school, with employment [...]
Every Step Matters
Every year over 100 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. March is National Ladder Safety Month and is intended to raise awareness of ladder safety and to decrease the number of ladder-related injuries and fatalities at [...]
Prevent Coalition-trained youth advocate for legislation
Two days after more than 40 student and adult prevention advocates from Southwest Washington rallied and met with legislators at the Washington state capitol, the House passed a measure raising the smoking and vaping age to 21. They now are [...]
Hathaway ECEAP Center Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Last week we celebrated Dr. Seuss’s 115th Birthday! Our Hathaway ECEAP center welcomed their new classroom volunteer to come play and read some of his favorite Dr. Seuss stories. He even dressed up for the occasion! If you are interested [...]
Washougal’s Gause Elementary joins other Clark County schools piloting milk dispensers
Gause principal Tami Culp watches students use the new dispenser at lunch. Gause Elementary School in the Washougal School District is the latest area school to install new milk dispensers to reduce both food and packaging waste. “Clark [...]
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