The Columbian

Summer school will be hot this year in some Clark County districts

In an effort to tackle unfinished learning, many Clark County school districts are preparing for large summer school offerings in an effort to reconnect with students and make up for lost instructional time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Expanded summer programs are part of several districts' Academic and Student Well-Being Plans meant to address student needs as a result of COVID-19.

June 14, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

After a school year of virtual lessons, hybrid instruction, various pickup and drop-off schedules for her children in Evergreen Public Schools, Justine King is just as ready for summer vacation as her children. Read story

Clark County Class of ’21: 6 feet of separation

The Class of 2021 never had a single day of normalcy this school year. They were masked, socially distanced and steeped in the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet among the challenges, they proved resourceful and resilient, reflecting sacrifice and strength. Read story

Union High School players and fans hoist Izaiah Vongnath after Vongnath cut down the net following Union's 61-60 victory over Skyview in Friday's 4A/3A GSHL district championship in boys basketball.

Clutch FTs in final possession helps Union edge Skyview for 4A/3A district title

June 4, 2021, 9:15pm Prep Sports

Bryson Metz’s two free throws with 11.2 seconds to play gave Union the lead for good and its defense held off two Skyview potential game-winning attempts on its final possession for a 61-60 victory at Union High School to close out the COVID-19-condensed season. Read story

Fort Vancouver senior Kristi Khaopraseuth, 18, left, and junior Ryley Nelsen, 17, pause to have their prom picture taken by photo teacher Dean Dickinson before hitting the dance floor May 22 for the school's "Dreaming of a Fairytale" prom. Photos cost $1.

Prom with virus protocols still sweet for Clark County students

May 28, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Jamie Ueda wasn’t about to miss a time-honored high school tradition of prom — even if a mask concealed her carefully applied makeup and no high heels were allowed on Fort Vancouver High School’s gymnasium floor. Read story

Protesters with opposite points of view on COVID-19 vaccination face off outside Ridgefield High School on Wednesday. Students at the high school helped organize a vaccination clinic in their school's gym.

Ridgefield’s student-organized COVID clinic administers vaccines, draws protesters

May 26, 2021, 6:01pm Clark County News Free

Student-body president Shelby Fisher is no stranger to helping plan memorable events at Ridgefield High School. Read story

Parents gather outside the Washougal School District headquarters Tuesday night before a school board meeting.

Hundreds rally at Washougal schools meeting against masks, equity policy change

May 25, 2021, 8:22pm Clark County News

Hundreds gathered outside of the Washougal School District headquarters ahead of Tuesday’s school board meeting to rally against masks in schools, a proposed change to the district's equity policy and other topics related to a board meeting held earlier this month. Read story

Clark County school districts plan outdoor graduations

May 25, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

An added bonus to planning an outdoor graduation ceremony for the first time at Hockinson High School means keeping one time-honored tradition alive. Read story

Stories by Meg Wochnick

Columbian staff writer

Green Mountain School chief bids farewell to students at end of a year like no other