Glenwood School students donate fundraiser money
When members of the Glenwood School Associated Student Body (ASB) approached Superintendent Heather Gimlin about donating their fundraiser money, she told them that the students decide where the ASB money goes, so it was up to them. Those students then [...]
ESD 112 hosts job fair for high demand jobs
On March 9, over 100 education job seekers attended the Take Root Job Fair hosted by ESD 112. 12 Southwest Washington school districts and the ESD were represented with booths at the event where prospective employees could ask questions, get [...]
Focus fuels Hockinson’s first champion wrestler
When Cameron Loos pinned his opponent at the state wrestling tournament Feb. 20, Hockinson High School earned its first-ever state wrestling championship. But this story is less about one big win than about a young man’s determination and focus. Let’s [...]
ESD 112 Selects Mike Nerland as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Vancouver, WA—Monday, March 7, 2016—MikeNerland, current superintendent of the Camas School District, has been selected as Educational Service District 112’s next Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning effective July 1, 2016. Mike brings significant leadership experience to the job having [...]
Regional representatives attend AGRiP Conference in Nashville
White Salmon Superintendent Dr. Jerry Lewis (left) and Glenwood Superintendent Heather Gimlin accept an award in recognition for compliance with the AGRiP Advisory Standards for the Risk Cooperative at the annual Governance and Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The focus of this [...]
2016 Regional High School Art Show winners announced
March 8, 2016 – The Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show has named the award recipients for 2016. The show received a record 267 entries from 223 students at 26 high schools across 17 districts. There were a [...]
State AP Scores and Participation Rate Rise Again
College Board estimates Washington state AP test takers could save more than $53 million in college costs. OLYMPIA — February 24, 2016 — More Washington students are taking and passing Advanced Placement (AP) exams with a score of 3 or [...]
Kelso TPEP Team sets the bar high
The Kelso TPEP (Teacher/Principal Evaluation Project) team recently presented at ESD 112 and was then invited to speak at the state TPEP Colloquium on February 24 in Seattle. Kelso is leading the way and setting the standard for this type [...]
Local Program Helps Students Explore Career Opportunities
Vancouver, WA – With ever-increasing pressure placed upon middle and high school students to succeed in school and continue immediately into college, a local organization is working with students and schools to help pupils learn about various educational and career [...]
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