John Deeder elected to ESD 112 Board of Directors
Longtime Southwest Washington education leader John Deeder has been elected to the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Board of Directors. Deeder will officially take the oath of office during the board’s meeting on January 27, 2026, alongside other re-elected board [...]
School leaders call for smarter spending, local flexibility at 2026 ESD 112 Legislative Forum
On November 14, 2025, education leaders and legislators from across Southwest Washington gathered at the annual ESD 112 Legislative Forum to discuss sustainable solutions for K-12 public education funding. The conversation focused on the shared challenge of providing high-quality education [...]
Weathering winter school delays and closures
Winter is approaching, and with it comes the possibility of snow and inclement weather across our ESD 112 region! Just when you think you've settled into a routine, you get thrown a curveball: an early release one day, a [...]
Angela Kruger receives Youth Prevention Leader Award from Washington State Health Care Authority
Angela Kruger, a Student Assistance Professional serving Goldendale Middle and High School, has been named a 2025 Youth Prevention Leader by the Washington State Health Care Authority as part of its annual Prevention Awards of Excellence. This statewide recognition honors [...]
Community members safely dispose of 760 pounds of medications during Drug Take-Back Day
More than 264 residents across Clark, Klickitat, and Cowlitz counties safely disposed of 760 pounds of unwanted medications during a regional Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The free, drive-thru disposal event was held at 11 locations, [...]
School and community leaders unite for student wellness at Annual Principals’ Breakfast and Resource Fair
On October 13, Educational Service District (ESD) 112 hosted the Principals’ Breakfast followed by the annual Resource Fair, connecting school and community leaders from across the region to support student well-being. At the Principals’ Breakfast, Clark County Public Health representatives [...]
ESD 112 announces preliminary board election results and upcoming runoff election details
Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) announced the preliminary results of its 2025 board elections, reaffirming the leadership of two longtime board members and one first-time elected, previously appointed, nominee. A runoff election will be held for the ESD [...]
Ridgefield fifth graders explore the outdoors at CISPUS
Every year, it’s a Ridgefield School District tradition for fifth graders to pack their sleeping bags, lace up their hiking boots, and head to CISPUS Outdoor Learning Center for an overnight adventure filled with hands-on learning and connection. In previous [...]
Horizons advisors reflect on successful first year of partnership
In August, College and Career Readiness Advisors (CCRAs) gathered for a week-long retreat to reflect on their first year with the Horizons Advising Partnership and prepare for the year ahead. Generously funded by the Gates Foundation, this collaborative effort [...]
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