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Graduating music student and composer Connor Wier revisits the courtyard at Clark College, where he was inspired to write an award-winning piece called “The Square.” Wier’s new composition, “The Oceans of Time,” gets its world premiere at a June 14 concert by the Clark College Concert Choir.

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Graduating music student and composer Connor Wier revisits the courtyard at Clark College, where he was inspired to write an award-winning piece called “The Square.” Wier’s new composition, “The Oceans of Time,” gets its world premiere at a June 14 concert by the Clark College Concert Choir.

June 7, 2019, 6:03am Clark County Life

Composer Connor Wier feels the magic hidden in a mundane spot like Clark College’s busy central courtyard. Read story

Charles Chandler, 17, was barred from graduation ceremonies after a speech in which he accused school officials of failing to respond to bullying, harassment and sexual of students at Heritage High School.

Heritage senior barred from ceremony after remarks

Charles Chandler, 17, was barred from graduation ceremonies after a speech in which he accused school officials of failing to respond to bullying, harassment and sexual of students at Heritage High School.

June 6, 2019, 1:46pm Clark County News

A Heritage High School senior was banned from participating in Saturday’s graduation after going off-script in a speech at an assembly and accusing school staff of failing to respond to bullying, harassment and sexual violence against students. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools announced personnel changes for next year, including restored positions because of new state money.

Vancouver Public Schools announces personnel changes

Vancouver Public Schools announced personnel changes for next year, including restored positions because of new state money.

June 3, 2019, 8:13pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools on Monday announced personnel changes for the 2019-2020 school year, including the restoration of dozens of staff who had received preliminary layoff notices due to since scaled-back budget cuts. Read story

a graduation tassel with the year 2019 on it.

Graduation 2019: Not all heroes wear capes

a graduation tassel with the year 2019 on it.

June 3, 2019, 6:02am Clark County News

Our high schools are full of heroes. In addition to the five graduating seniors promoted in Sunday’s Columbian, we asked staff at every local high school to nominate a senior hero, using the broadest sense of the word. All the responses we received are listed below, and have been edited… Read story

Graduation 2019: Superheroes in the halls

June 2, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Graduates, assemble! Read story

Clark County Public Health and Vancouver Public Schools are investigating the presence of lead paint at Hough Elementary School, pictured here in 2018. A parent made a citizen complaint to Public Health reporting mold, and while staff were investigating, discovered paint chips later revealed to contain lead.

Hough Elementary gets deep-cleaning for lead, mold

Clark County Public Health and Vancouver Public Schools are investigating the presence of lead paint at Hough Elementary School, pictured here in 2018. A parent made a citizen complaint to Public Health reporting mold, and while staff were investigating, discovered paint chips later revealed to contain lead.

June 1, 2019, 5:02pm Clark County News

Two weeks after Vancouver Public Schools announced the discovery of lead paint and mold at Hough Elementary School, crews are spending the weekend giving the campus a deep-cleaning. Read story

Former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard voices his opposition to the oil terminal at a rally in 2016.

Clark College trustee Royce Pollard resigns

Former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard voices his opposition to the oil terminal at a rally in 2016.

May 31, 2019, 9:06pm Clark County News

Former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard is stepping down from the Clark College Board of Trustees. Read story

Clark County high school Class of 2019 graduation ceremonies

May 31, 2019, 5:00am Clark County News

Battle Ground High School Graduation: 7 p.m. June 10 at Battle Ground High School Gym, 300 N. Parkway Ave., Battle Ground, with 440 graduates. Honors: Valedictorians are Julie Koskiniemi, Montzerrat Pantoja, Linnea Peldo, Anna Sarkinen, Anthony Tobias and Zachary Walters. Salutatorian is Samantha… Read story