Vancouver iTech’s John Zingale named 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112
ESD 112 is excited to announce that John Zingale, a history and social studies teacher at Vancouver iTech Preparatory, has been named the 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year. Zingale’s dynamic approach to education, which combines civic engagement, hands-on learning, [...]
Kelso School District’s Paul Richie named 2025 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year
Paul Richie, the Facilities and Operations Supervisor for Kelso School District, has been named the 2025 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year by ESD 112. This honor recognizes his transformative leadership, unwavering dedication, and behind-the-scenes efforts that have shaped [...]
Class of 2025 graduation events in the ESD 112 Region
Congratulations, class of 2024-2025! Seniors and their families are celebrating the end of a chapter at high school commencement ceremonies this spring. Find a collection of graduation information for districts across the ESD 112 region below: Click on the district [...]
Southwest Washington educators and community leaders recognized at 2025 WASA Awards
Eye-catching floral arrangements created by talented Mountain View High School students. Educational Service District 112 hosted the 2025 Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Awards Ceremony on May 16, honoring exceptional contributions from educators, students, and community [...]
EPIC Coalition supports student poster contest for National Prevention Week
Each year during the second week of May, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collaborates with individuals, communities, and organizations to observe National Prevention Week. This annual campaign emphasizes the importance of prevention in fostering mental [...]
ESD 112’s Christine Katon receives top honor at ‘Together We Can’ conference
Christine Katon, Youth Workforce Program Manager at ESD 112, received the Sarah Anderson Memorial Outstanding Direct Support Professional Award at the 2025 Together We Can Conference, which took place at the Cowlitz County Expo Center. This annual, free event, sponsored [...]
Erin Lucich honored with 2025 AWSP President’s Award for leadership support
Erin Lucich, a dedicated leader in education, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) President’s Award. Lucich is the Director of School Improvement & Educational Leadership at Educational Service District (ESD) 112 [...]
Educators join forces to combat fentanyl crisis through Friends for Life training
In response to the escalating opioid crisis affecting Washington youth, 25 educators from southwest Washington participated in the Friends for Life campaign training hosted by Educational Service District’s (ESD 112) Prevent Coalition. Conducted virtually on April 23 and April 28, [...]
Southwest Washington students earn top honors at 52nd Annual Superintendent’s Art Show
Four outstanding student artists from Southwest Washington received top honors at the 52nd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, hosted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) on May 14 at the Washington Center for the Performing [...]
