Southwest Washington students earn top honors at 53rd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show
Three talented student artists from Southwest Washington earned state-level recognition at the 53rd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, which celebrated the creativity and artistic achievements of high school students from across Washington state. The annual awards presentation, hosted [...]
STEPS teacher Mallory Fleshman honored at Together We Can conference
For the first time, a teacher from ESD 112’s Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) has been named Teacher of the Year at a regional conference. Teacher Mallory Fleshman received the award on April 24 at the Together We Can [...]
Dallesport Elementary first graders deepen ASL learning during visit to Washington School for the Deaf
For Dallesport Elementary first graders in the Lyle School District, a visit to Washington School for the Deaf brought months of classroom learning into a new setting, one where American Sign Language (ASL) was not just something they practiced, but [...]
Regional educators unite to support multilingual learners at ESD 112
On May 6, educators from across Southwest Washington came together for a day of learning and collaboration at the Multilingual Learning Network's Regional Professional Learning Community event, held at Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112). The event offered rotating presentations [...]
Community members safely dispose of 1,077 pounds of medications during Drug Take-Back Day
More than 300 residents across Clark and Cowlitz counties safely disposed of 1,077 pounds of unwanted medications during a regional Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The free, drive-thru disposal event was held at six locations, including [...]
Florens Academy student artwork takes center stage at ESD 112
For the first time, students attending Educational Service District 112’s Florens Academy therapeutic programs had their artwork showcased beyond classroom walls. The ESD 112 Therapeutic Programs Student Art Show debuted their one-day show on April 30 in the Cowlitz Room [...]
Elevate Youth Prevention Summit inspires young leaders, supports youth wellness
On April 21, 112 attendees from across Southwest Washington gathered for the Elevate Youth Prevention Summit. The annual summit is a daylong event focused on youth leadership, wellness and substance use prevention. ESD 112’s Prevent Coalition hosts the Elevate Youth [...]
ESD 112 celebrates National School Nurse Day, honoring the heart of healthy school communities
On May 6, ESD 112 proudly joins schools across the country in celebrating National School Nurse Day, recognizing the dedicated professionals who care for students, families, and staff each day. Throughout the region, ESD 112’s school nurses serve as a critical foundation for safe, healthy, and [...]
Emergency exercise strengthens school safety coordination across Clark County
Educational Service District 112, in partnership with Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency and Ridgefield School District, brought together school districts and emergency response partners from across Clark County for a full-scale, multi-agency emergency exercise on April 24. Hosted at Ridgefield High School, the [...]
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