La Center high losing patron of the arts | May 21

Don Landes-McCullough retiring after three decades of teaching at school

LA CENTER — The halls of La Center High School are like wings of an eclectic museum, where artwork from various periods, of different styles and motifs, mingle.

Battle Ground schools negotiating interim administrator contracts | May 21

After Shonny Bria, superintendent of Battle Ground Public Schools, announced her retirement on April 29, the district appointed Duane Rose as liaison to the school board during the transition. In that capacity, Rose is being paid $10,000 per month for May and June, according to district officials.

State audit faults Evergreen schools | May 21

District received $9,585 in excess funding due to errors

A state audit has found fault in the way Evergreen Public Schools calculated and reported compliance with the national school lunch and school breakfast programs.

Battle Ground school board to discuss transition plan | May 16

The board of directors of Battle Ground Public Schools will hold a special meeting Saturday in the main office conference room at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St.

Clark County Skills Center's fashion merchandising program a good fit | May 16

"It's way more than a pair of pants."

Clark College fundraising target is $20 million | May 15

Jan Oliva is a believer in the vital role Clark College plays in Clark County and Southwest Washington. The community volunteer is leading the college's $20 million fundraising campaign — the most ambitious in the school's 80-year history.

Grief counselors at Camas High School after student's death | May 15

Grief counselors are available to students at Camas High School today to assist those affected by the death of a male senior at the school.

Alki students take technology home | May 15

The tools used by sixth-graders in Carolyn Conners' English/world studies classroom at Alki Middle School are a study in contrasts.

Union High freshmen attend White House Science Fair | May 15

Fisher-Mill Plain — Two Union High School freshmen impressed people with their scientific minds at the White House Science Fair, hosted by President Barack Obama this past month. Sydney Wallace, 13, and Austin Jang, 14, traveled in late April to Washington, D.C., to join nearly 100 other young scientists, mathematicians and engineers who were invited from across the country. Last year, Wallace and Jang were on Shahala Middle School's championship Science Bowl team, which they represented at the White House. Wallace's award-winning, lithium-ion-powered model car — dubbed "Danger Kitty" — was also exhibited at the April 22 fair. "When students excel in math and science, they help America compete for the jobs and industries of the future," Obama said in a press release.

Truman PTA mom elected to state association | May 15

Truman — Truman Elementary PTA member Teri Davis has been elected as the Region 3 director for the Washington State Parent Teacher Association.

La Center schools put on brief lockdown | May 14

A man was found on the La Center High School campus, prompting administration to put all three of the city’s schools on lockdown for about 15 minutes this morning.

Hudson's Bay, Boys & Girls Clubs fight hunger | May 13

Staff from Hudson's Bay High School and staff from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington will square off in a basketball game to support Open House Ministries and New Avenues for Youth, organizations working to assist homeless youths and families.

ESD 112 board seeks candidates for fall elections | May 13

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn will conduct an election Oct. 1-16 for board positions in the state's nine educational service districts. Candidates for three positions are sought for ESD 112, which covers public schools in six Southwest Washington counties: Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Pacific, Skamania and Wahkiakum.

Image Elementary tops state's 'green' schools | May 13

Evergreen Public Schools' Image Elementary will be recognized as the state's first school to receive level 4 certification from the Seattle nonprofit Washington Green Schools. The ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. May 17 at the school, 4400 N.E. 122nd Ave.

State audit finds fault with ESD purchases | May 13

A state audit has found fault in a Educational Service District 112 program that uses U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to pay for food and snacks served at its child care centers.

UW student group backs tuition hike | May 12

SEATTLE — A University of Washington student-led group says if the state doesn't give the school money to give their teachers a raise after four years of frozen salaries, they're willing to pay higher tuition to cover the cost.

Making a mother proud | May 12

Is there any better Mother's Day gift than a cap and gown?

Battle Ground school jazz concert features Mic Gillette | May 11

Professional jazz trumpeter-trombonist Mic Gillette will be featured in a jazz concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Tickets are $5 at the door.