Schools

First-graders Arashi Buell, left, and Temour Pashigorev enjoy playtime at Gardner School of Arts & Sciences in Mount Vista during recess on Monday afternoon. Gardner is a local nonprofit school based in experiential learning. School leaders announced Wednesday they are acquiring Country Friends Child Care Center in Hockinson, which will double their total enrollment.

Mount Vista’s Gardner School of Arts & Sciences to acquire Hockinson day care

May 3, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

An elementary school recess on a sunny day is total euphoria, perhaps with a bit of chaos tossed in for good measure. Read story

Woodland High School pulled out all the stops this year with its It's Good to Be Home homecoming event held on Oct. 13.

Woodland School District prepares to cut staff after levy failure

May 2, 2024, 2:14pm Clark County News

With a gap in the budget thanks to 2023’s failed levy and the end of federal COVID-19 relief funds, the Woodland School Board is determining what cuts will need to be made for the 2024-25 school year. Read story

A national report ranks Washington 33rd in the nation for preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds.

Washington 33rd in U.S. on preschool access, reinforcing assertions of Clark County education leaders

May 2, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

A recent national study found Washington falls behind in preschool access compared with other states, reinforcing the assertion from local education leaders that the demand for early-learning programs has far outpaced funding. Read story

Washougal School District appoints interim superintendent

May 2, 2024, 5:56am Clark County News

The Washougal School District’s board of directors named Aaron Hansen the district’s interim superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year. Read story

Fort Vancouver High School counselor Jennifer Pongracz, from left, the governor’s senior education and college access policy advisor Maddy Thompson, Washington State University Vancouver representative Edward Esparza, Washington Student Achievement Council’s Sam Washington, and Gov. Jay Inslee sit on a panel Wednesday about the federal application for college aid at Fort Vancouver High School.

FAFSA delays put Clark County students in a bind; without financial aid amounts, school choices delayed

May 1, 2024, 6:19pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

May 1 each year is National College Decision Day — an unofficial holiday when high school seniors announce or celebrate what university or technical college they plan to attend in the fall. Read story

Vancouver schools celebrate future of trades education with new building at Hudson’s Bay

Sophomore Charles Paulin, 15, from left in white helmet, joins junior Aileene Villegas, 17, pink hat, senior Carl Steele, 18, and senior Maxx Van Hoomissen, 18, during the groundbreaking on a new building to support construction trades and maritime pathways for Vancouver students at Hudson’s Bay High School on Tuesday morning.

April 30, 2024, 2:58pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver dignitaries, school staff and students weathered relentless showers to celebrate Southwest Washington’s newest investment in trades education at Hudson’s Bay High School on Tuesday morning. Read story