Ten winter driving tips
Are you planning any long drives during the cold-weather months? Follow these winter driving tips to ensure you arrive safely: Get a grip. With good tires, that is. Tires should have at least 6/32-inch tread depth and be properly inflated. [...]
Kindergarteners in Clark County report on the weather to Florida peers
Kindergarteners from Hockinson Heights Elementary in Brush Prairie will get on a ZOOM video call from a class of their peers across the country in St. Petersburg, Florida, Wednesday morning to talk about weather science. The groups of five-year-olds have [...]
Making your safety committee work
A safety committee can be an important tool in your district’s overall safety program. The committee provides a forum for employees and administration to work together to solve health and safety problems. An effective committee can help prevent injury and [...]
Clark County high school football teams dominate at 2A and 4A State Championships
Evergreen Public Schools' Union High School Titans and Hockinson School District's Hockinson High School Hawks are celebrating this week after a triumphant Saturday at the Tacoma Dome. The Hawks celebrate their victory. Photo by Jenny Ristau. The Hockinson [...]
Innovative climate science grant connects classroom instruction to real-world issues
Teachers at Goose Point Oysters in October learning how our changing climate is effecting this local oyster farm With the recently released U.S. Climate Report containing alarming data about climate change, ESD (Educational Services District) 112 is working [...]
What does an effective school safety and health program look like?
The key to preventing harm to school employees (and students) is to establish a good safety program. An effective safety program addresses the specific needs of your school and meets established compliance standards. Experience shows that school districts that have [...]
Evergreen Board of Directors honored once again as Board of Distinction
The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors have been honored at the state level by the Washington State School Directors' Association as a Board of Distinction. That's the fifth time in nine years they have been recognized for doing exemplary work on behalf [...]
Solving “Puzzle Boxes” at Sifton Elementary School
Students at Sifton Elementary School are using project-based learning and technology to learn about legendary explorers.
Winter weather is on the way! Are you ready?
Winter will be here soon. Now is the time to begin preparing your school buildings to protect them during harsh weather conditions. Have emergency telephone numbers readily available. Visually Inspect exposed plumbing to check for leaks and potential cold spots. [...]
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