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Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center is home to the Ridgefield School District central office.

Parents to hold ‘Ridgefield Rally to Open Schools’ event today

Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center is home to the Ridgefield School District central office.

December 8, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News

Concerned Ridgefield parents plan to hold a “Ridgefield Rally to Open Schools” outside the school district’s headquarters today. Read story

Next Vancouver Public Schools superintendent could be named by March

December 6, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools is expected to announce its new superintendent as soon as March, according to a timeline laid out by the search firm hired to recruit candidates to replace Dr. Steve Webb, who retires in 2022. Read story

Discovery High School junior Jordan Ruseoliver uses a router to finish up the pieces of the base of a stanchion at the Camas high school. Discovery High engineering students designed and built stanchions for the area schools to help ease traffic flow when schools return to in-person learning. With a part in the process from design to finished product, Discovery students get real-world experience out of a state-of-the-art lab at the school.

Camas’ Discovery High School students create stanchions, desk shields in class

Discovery High School junior Jordan Ruseoliver uses a router to finish up the pieces of the base of a stanchion at the Camas high school. Discovery High engineering students designed and built stanchions for the area schools to help ease traffic flow when schools return to in-person learning. With a part in the process from design to finished product, Discovery students get real-world experience out of a state-of-the-art lab at the school.

December 3, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

Whatever needs are next in the pandemic, Bruce Whitefield knows his engineering students at Camas’ Discovery High School will meet it by continuing to develop innovative solutions. Read story

Koenninger appointed to fill ESD 112 vacancy

December 3, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News

Marilyn Koenninger, a longtime ESD 112 board member, was re-appointed to the ESD 112 Board of Directors last week following the resignation of Jennifer Hawks-Conright. Read story

Evergreen Public Schools wins share of federal grant

December 3, 2020, 6:03am Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools is one of 10 districts statewide to take part in a $20 million GEAR UP One Vision Partnership grant, aimed at providing sixth-grade students with college readiness resources, mentorship, advising, and professional development and tutoring. Read story

The CASEE building houses the district office for Battle Ground Public Schools.

Battle Ground Public Schools replacement levy to go to voters

The CASEE building houses the district office for Battle Ground Public Schools.

November 29, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Voters in Battle Ground will decide in February whether to approve a four-year Educational Programs and Operations levy to replace the current levy that expires at the end of 2021. Read story

Christine Olsen, left, and Carl Olsen look for Christmas gifts for their kids on Saturday at Kazoodles toy store at Columbia Square in Vancouver. They went to Kazoodles to support small businesses.

Small Business Saturday offers Clark County retailers chance for holiday boost

Christine Olsen, left, and Carl Olsen look for Christmas gifts for their kids on Saturday at Kazoodles toy store at Columbia Square in Vancouver. They went to Kazoodles to support small businesses.

November 28, 2020, 3:00pm Business

In a difficult 2020, small businesses are hopeful for more upbeat moments in the spotlight. Read story

The Ridgefield School District has decided to postpone bringing kindergarteners into the classroom at Union and South Ridge elementary schools.

Ridgefield delays hybrid in-person learning for kindergartners

The Ridgefield School District has decided to postpone bringing kindergarteners into the classroom at Union and South Ridge elementary schools.

November 23, 2020, 4:58pm Clark County News

Kindergarten students in Ridgefield will have to wait until January to see their classrooms for the first time. Read story

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center is pictured Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020.

Evergreen district: Remote school will continue through Jan. 28

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center is pictured Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020.

November 18, 2020, 12:33pm Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools announced Wednesday that emote learning will continue for all grades through Jan. 28, the end of the first semester in Clark County’s largest district. Read story

Jade Westbrooks, 5, stomps her feet as part of a counting exercise in Molly Davenport&#039;s kindergarten class Tuesday morning at Marshall Elementary in Vancouver. Kindergartners recently began in-person learning in Vancouver Public Schools.

Vancouver Public Schools kindergartners step into class for first time

Jade Westbrooks, 5, stomps her feet as part of a counting exercise in Molly Davenport&#039;s kindergarten class Tuesday morning at Marshall Elementary in Vancouver. Kindergartners recently began in-person learning in Vancouver Public Schools.

November 18, 2020, 6:01am Clark County News

In 30 years as a Vancouver Public Schools educator, Marshall Elementary principal Bobbi Geenty had what she called the “best day ever” welcoming kindergarten students this week to her school. Read story