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

Candidates for Battle Ground school board say district should reflect community values

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

October 19, 2021, 7:07pm Clark County News

Three spots on the Battle Ground school board are up for election – all while the district faces an important decision on a replacement levy that will shape the community’s next four years of public education. Read story

Community Education registrants test out Ridgefield's new indoor pickleball court.

Courts open for pickleball in Ridgefield

Community Education registrants test out Ridgefield's new indoor pickleball court.

October 19, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports across the country that nearly anyone can quickly learn to play. Thanks to new indoor and outdoor courts, Ridgefield residents have year-round options to satisfy their pickleball cravings. Read story

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Clark County school districts see strong vaccine response

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October 18, 2021, 7:22pm Clark County News

Monday marked the deadline for public, private and charter school employees in Washington to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. Those who failed to do so must either have filed for a medical or religious exemption prior to the deadline in order to maintain employment. Read story

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall.

Employee vaccination rates are high at Washington state’s public universities

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall.

October 18, 2021, 7:39am Latest News

There is high anticipation over whether Washington State University will allow its head football coach, the highest paid state employee, to bypass getting a coronavirus vaccine by qualifying for a religious exemption. Read story

Above, seventh-grader Dezmynd Cantu, left, kneels to snap a photo while touring the bastion at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with classmate Brianna Hoefliner and paraeducator Jared Miller-Price.

Students at Washington State School for the Blind celebrate independence

Above, seventh-grader Dezmynd Cantu, left, kneels to snap a photo while touring the bastion at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with classmate Brianna Hoefliner and paraeducator Jared Miller-Price.

October 15, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

White Cane Day was first established as a holiday to promote the cane as a symbol of safety for the blind and visually impaired. Today, it’s become a symbol of independence. Read story

Kindergarten teacher Chelsea Hendryx shows incoming kindergartner Hakeem Hardnett, how to use the swings during recess at Hazel Dell Elementary School as part of Vancouver Public Schools' Jump Start program. Roughly 900 students across the distric attended Jump Start, a two-week program for students to familiarize themselves with rules and routines of school.

Seattle schools may seek statewide vaccine mandate for all Washington students

Kindergarten teacher Chelsea Hendryx shows incoming kindergartner Hakeem Hardnett, how to use the swings during recess at Hazel Dell Elementary School as part of Vancouver Public Schools' Jump Start program. Roughly 900 students across the distric attended Jump Start, a two-week program for students to familiarize themselves with rules and routines of school.

October 14, 2021, 8:27am Health

The largest school district in the state is considering asking the state Department of Health to require all Washington students to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Read story

Woodland Public Schools' Woodland Child Care program received a $50,000 grant from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

Washington’s ‘huge investments’ in early childhood development praised in national report

Woodland Public Schools' Woodland Child Care program received a $50,000 grant from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

October 13, 2021, 7:44am Latest News

Washington is emerging as a leader in adopting effective early childhood policies and strategies over the past year, according to a new national report. Read story

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, left, holds up a face mask as he speaks at a news conference, along with Gov. Jay Inslee, center, and Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah, right, at the Capitol, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Olympia, Wash. Inslee announced that Washington state is expanding its vaccine mandate to include all public, charter and private school teachers and staff, as well as those working at the state's colleges and universities. The Governor also expanded the statewide indoor mask mandate in place for non-vaccinated individuals to include those who are vaccinated. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Washington state schools using historic amount of federal aid to operate during pandemic

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, left, holds up a face mask as he speaks at a news conference, along with Gov. Jay Inslee, center, and Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah, right, at the Capitol, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Olympia, Wash. Inslee announced that Washington state is expanding its vaccine mandate to include all public, charter and private school teachers and staff, as well as those working at the state's colleges and universities. The Governor also expanded the statewide indoor mask mandate in place for non-vaccinated individuals to include those who are vaccinated. (AP Photo/Ted S.

October 11, 2021, 6:00am Latest News

Over the past year, Washington state schools have received a historic amount in federal funding to weather the expenses of educating kids in a pandemic. Read story