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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

Camas School District: Budget cuts forced combination of schools

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

April 16, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

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

Jason Lee Middle School

Sheriff: Threat to Jason Lee Middle School not credible

Jason Lee Middle School

April 13, 2023, 10:46am Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said investigators determined a report of a student threatening violence Wednesday at Jason Lee Middle School was unfounded. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools board of directors recommended a handful of Vancouver Education Association union contract changes for approval at its meeting Tuesday night. The changes are part of a drawn-out 2022 interim bargaining process and focus on protecting educator time and adding clarity to student discipline processes.

Vancouver Public Schools board backs changes to Vancouver Education Association contract

The Vancouver Public Schools board of directors recommended a handful of Vancouver Education Association union contract changes for approval at its meeting Tuesday night. The changes are part of a drawn-out 2022 interim bargaining process and focus on protecting educator time and adding clarity to student discipline processes.

April 12, 2023, 5:57pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors endorsed a handful of changes to the district’s 2021-2024 contract with the Vancouver Education Association in its meeting Tuesday night. Read story

After sweeping the board at their first competition of the season on Feb. 16, taking first through third places, Jemtegaard Middle School Knowledge Bowl teams look forward to a successful and fulfilling remainder of the season.

Knowledge Bowl competitions ramp up at Jemtegaard Middle School in Washougal

After sweeping the board at their first competition of the season on Feb. 16, taking first through third places, Jemtegaard Middle School Knowledge Bowl teams look forward to a successful and fulfilling remainder of the season.

April 8, 2023, 5:58am Community

Knowledge Bowl competitions are in full swing at Jemtegaard Middle School in Washougal. Knowledge Bowl is an academic sport; students compete in weekly after-school trivia tournaments against schools across Clark County. After sweeping the board at their first competition of the season on Feb. 16, taking first through third places,… Read story

Nick Mancillas recently stepped down after three seasons as the head football coach at King's Way Christian to help launch a high school athletic program at Agape Christian Academy in Camas.

Mancillas starting from scratch with Agape Christian Academy

Nick Mancillas recently stepped down after three seasons as the head football coach at King's Way Christian to help launch a high school athletic program at Agape Christian Academy in Camas.

April 6, 2023, 6:04am Newsletter

Nick Mancillas is back in the building mode, except this time it will be from scratch. Read story