Schools

Flyers detailing proposed cuts to Washougal School District if voters do not approve a replacement levy sit on a table Tuesday at Washougal High School.

Washougal, Woodland school levies on Tuesday’s ballot

April 23, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Voters in Washougal and Woodland, heads up: The deadline to get special election ballots for local schools funding measures is right around the corner. Read story

Ridgefield High School history teacher David Jacobson, left, works with knowledge bowl students as they prepare for their national competition this weekend in Georgia, as seen at Ridgefield High School on Wednesday afternoon.

Ridgefield Knowledge Bowl flexes mental muscles, prepares for national tournament

April 22, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

When the chance of winning a national championship is on the line, things get tense. Tempers flare, egos clash and coaches hold on for dear life. Read story

Members of the Clark College Japanese Club greet the audience while taking part in a fashion show during the annual Sakura Festival on Thursday afternoon. More than 30 years ago, the city of Vancouver received a gift of friendship: 100 Shirofugen cherry trees, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Washington's statehood.

Sakura Festival celebrates blossoms, Vancouver connection to Japan

April 20, 2023, 7:47pm Clark County News

Joyo, Japan, is a small city on the outskirts of Kyoto 5,000 miles from Vancouver. But each spring, Clark College’s Sakura Festival plays a part in making that distance feel smaller. Read story

OSPI confirmed last week that they are investigating La Center Schools superintendent Pete Rosenkranz and the district's new gender-inclusive schools policy, which restricts the use of pronouns and requires staff to report changes in uses of pronouns to admin and families.

La Center gender policy focus of probe by state

April 18, 2023, 5:51pm Clark County News

The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has opened an investigation into the La Center School District and Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz regarding complaints from district staff that a new policy violates state guidelines around students’ freedom of expression. Read story

Register now for Ridgefield kindergarten

April 18, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News Free

The Ridgefield School District has opened kindergarten enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. Any child living in the district who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1 is eligible to enroll. Read story

Vancouver drummer keeps the beat on musical legacy

Senior Mei Schillen, 18, listens to some drumming tips from longtime pro Gary Hobbs, who volunteers occasionally at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. "The vibe here is so healthy, and they are such talented kids," Hobbs said.

April 16, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

While pro drummer and music educator Gary Hobbs is an expert at keeping time in the present, the longtime Vancouver resident is also steeped in the past. He’s a big fan of the Clark County Historical Museum and an energetic administrator of the nostalgic Facebook page “Growing Up in Clark… Read story

Camas School District: Budget cuts forced combination of schools

A sign asking the community to "Fight for Discovery" hangs April 7 in downtown Camas.

In 2020, Camas School District leaders tried to warn the community that the district’s lower enrollment rates, combined with less money from the state, would force budget cuts in 2023-24. But the news still came as a shock to those most affected by the district’s $6 million cuts. Read story