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.

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.

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.

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.

Ridgefield school renovation, building project starts | May 11

The Ridgefield School District broke ground Thursday on a project that will build roughly $49 million worth of new facilities.

Final results for special election announced | May 10

After the April 23 special levy election in Battle Ground, the gap between the "yeas" and "nays" widened slightly as the final ballots were counted, according to the Clark County Elections Office.

Battle Ground school staff help second choking child in 16 days | May 10

For the second time in 16 days, a Battle Ground Public Schools teacher has used abdominal thrusts to save a choking student.

CAM hosts Washington Business Week program | May 9

CAM Academy Future Business Leaders of America Club is bringing the Washington Business Week In-school Program to the school from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday for a day of business exploration. This is the first year the school will host the program introducing students to life skills and the fundamentals of business.

Clark County Skills Center plans to add a new building | May 9

The Clark County Skills Center is preparing to add a new building to its campus to house both its cosmetology program and a new program to train students for jobs in the aviation industry, in anticipation of $7.15 million in state construction dollars.