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Stories by Griffin Reilly

Columbian staff writer

New Clark County charter school to host information events

June 29, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

Rooted School Vancouver, Clark County’s first charter school, has opened enrollment for ninth-graders ahead of its inaugural 2023-2024 school year. The school, which is free, nonsectarian and focuses on project-based learning, will support 35 students next year and is hosting a series of events this summer to introduce the school… Read story

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Evergreen Public Schools’ deputy superintendent tapped to lead Oregon Department of Education

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June 28, 2023, 5:56pm Clark County News

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Charlene Williams, Evergreen Public Schools’ deputy superintendent, to serve as the next director of the Oregon Department of Education and deputy superintendent of Public Instruction. Read story

A state audit of Battle Ground Public Schools released Monday found that the district "did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with allowable activities and costs and restricted purpose requirements" regarding funding received from the Emergency Connectivity Fund, a pandemic-era program intended to aid districts in providing tech and internet connectivity resources to families.

State auditor dings Battle Ground Public Schools

A state audit of Battle Ground Public Schools released Monday found that the district "did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with allowable activities and costs and restricted purpose requirements" regarding funding received from the Emergency Connectivity Fund, a pandemic-era program intended to aid districts in providing tech and internet connectivity resources to families.

June 28, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools failed to maintain proper records of how it allocated funds from the federal Emergency Connectivity Fund, according to findings in a routine audit released Monday by the Washington State Auditor’s Office. Read story

Mature fruit, left, growing spadix, center, and mature leaf sprout from Titan VanCoug, Washington State University Vancouver's resident corpse flower, grow out of a pot Monday at the WSUV Science and Engineering Building.

WSUV’s corpse flower ready to raise a stink — again

Mature fruit, left, growing spadix, center, and mature leaf sprout from Titan VanCoug, Washington State University Vancouver's resident corpse flower, grow out of a pot Monday at the WSUV Science and Engineering Building.

June 27, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Life

Sound the alarms! It’s almost time for Vancouver’s favorite new holiday: a corpse flower bloom. Read story

A number of schools and community groups will offer breakfast and lunch to children younger than age 18 during the summer months.

Summer meals available to Clark County kids at multiple locations

A number of schools and community groups will offer breakfast and lunch to children younger than age 18 during the summer months.

June 24, 2023, 6:10am Clark County News

While Friday marked the end of the 2022-2023 school year for school districts in Clark County, a handful of key services will continue to be available through the summer. Read story

Clark College board welcomes new member

June 24, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

The Clark College Board of Trustees added Marilee Scarbrough to its governing board to replace Rekah Strong, who stepped down June 7. Strong serves as the executive director of Educational Opportunities for Children and Families, a Southwest Washington-based provider of Head Start and early learning programs. Read story

Washougal High School teacher Donna Schatz isn't afraid to pull out the blender or talk about emotions to get lessons across. Her approach has earned her regional Teacher of the Year honors from Educational Service District 112.

Washougal educator credits support of teachers as she receives regional honors

Washougal High School teacher Donna Schatz isn't afraid to pull out the blender or talk about emotions to get lessons across. Her approach has earned her regional Teacher of the Year honors from Educational Service District 112.

June 23, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

In the nine years Donna Schatz has been a teacher, the world of education has expanded and adapted to an almost unending list of obstacles. Read story

Service for late Vancouver Public Schools teacher Adam Joy set for June 30

June 22, 2023, 5:56am Clark County News

A celebration of life event for the late Adam Joy, a longtime teacher in Vancouver Public Schools, will be held at 5 p.m. June 30 at the Unity Center of Portland, 4525 Southeast Stark St., Portland. Read story

WSU Vancouver corpse flower to bloom again

June 21, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Washington State University Vancouver professors expect the famed corpse flower “Titan VanCoug” to bloom once again — either late this month or on July 1. Read story

Students wave goodbye to faculty and staff as their bus drives away Tuesday following the last day of school at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School.

All smiles for summer: Vancouver Public Schools students get happy send-off

Students wave goodbye to faculty and staff as their bus drives away Tuesday following the last day of school at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School.

June 20, 2023, 5:14pm Clark County News

The last of Vancouver’s schools bid goodbye to the 2022-2023 school year Tuesday, with the final day largely spent celebrating another year of pandemic recovery. Read story