Crestline kindergartners get a preview of Dozer Day (with video)
A caravan of Evergreen Public Schools buses lurched to a stop in the Cemex/Fisher Quarry in east Vancouver. When the doors opened, four classes of Crestline Elementary School kindergartners tumbled out, ready for the sneak preview of Dozer Day.
Clark County Skills Center's fashion merchandising program a good fit
Students learn ins and outs of industry
"It's way more than a pair of pants."
Clark College fundraising target is $20 million
Ensuring a Bright Future campaign launched; $17M already raised toward goal
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.
Alki students take technology home
Pilot program supplies sixth-graders with tablets
The tools used by sixth-graders in Carolyn Conners' English/world studies classroom at Alki Middle School are a study in contrasts.
State audit finds fault with ESD purchases
It failed to obtain required bids
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.
Battle Ground school staff help second choking child in 16 days
For the second time in 16 days, a Battle Ground Public Schools teacher has used abdominal thrusts to save a choking student.
Summer program gets big boost from generous family
Community Foundation board member, children donate $15,500 to provide supervised summer program at Orchards park for kids in need
After experiencing an "aha" moment, Candace Young felt called to action.
WSUV grad pushes hard for an education
Tanner Roggenkamp, coping with a lifelong learning disability, is finishing college
Becki Roggenkamp knew something was wrong with her toddler. He couldn't carry a two-way conversation, and he made up words for objects. He was at the age to enter preschool, but he couldn't sing a nursery rhyme or say his ABCs.
High-tech skills put on display in Vancouver schools
Local schools 1 of 4 sites in nation picked to show technology in action
To the distinguished panel of observers, something in Katie McMullan's eighth-grade classroom at Discovery Middle School looked different.
Longtime Battle Ground schools chief Bria to retire
Raised in Vancouver, she spent the past 15 years with district
BATTLE GROUND — Longtime Battle Ground Public Schools Superintendent Rochonne "Shonny" Bria, 65, announced her retirement at a special board meeting on Monday afternoon.
Battle Ground teacher saves choking boy
Captain Strong educator uses Heimlich maneuver on kindergartner
BATTLE GROUND — Painted in a hallway just steps from Toni Brammer's kindergarten classroom at Captain Strong Primary are these words: "If it is to be, it's up to me."
Battle Ground levy lead widens further
More than 500 ballots counted today
After more ballots were counted on Thursday for Tuesday's special elections, the Battle Ground district levy lead widened.
Blazing a trail for Andrew
Brush Prairie teen's life with Asperger's syndrome is better since his mom found resources, understanding parents
A barefoot Andrew Price, 16, is hanging out in his Brush Prairie living room, waiting for a chance to play League of Legends on his gaming console. Wearing a "Prairie Wrestling" T-shirt that reads "Practice like a champion," he recently finished his second wrestling season and trimmed 45 pounds from his frame. He flexes his biceps to illustrate the result of his hard work.
Air academy adds railroad program
Northwest Railroad Institute will prepare students for jobs in freight rail industry
The tooting of wood train whistles on Tuesday kicked off the announcement of a new freight railroad operations training program in Vancouver.
Friendship blossoms at annual Sakura Festival
Cherry blooms, ties between Vancouver and Japan feted
Beneath a blossoming pink canopy of 100 Shirofugen cherry trees, the friendship between two cultures was celebrated Thursday in the Royce E. Pollard Japanese Friendship Garden at Clark College. Although gray clouds threatened rain, more than 100 people gathered for the eighth annual Sakura Festival.
A dress for prom, a dream come true
At a special event Saturday, Girls from Vancouver school district high schools can get a gown for $5
Christina Chen is the fairy godmother of Hudson's Bay High School. Unlike Cinderella's fairy godmother, she doesn't wave her magic wand and chant "Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!" to transform ragged, sooty clothing into stunning ball gowns.
Officials: B.G. would survive levy failure
District would face major cuts, but wouldn't be dissolved
Some doomsayers have said that Battle Ground Public Schools will dissolve and its students will be absorbed by adjacent districts if its levy doesn't pass on its second try on April 23. But this is not true, say officials with the district and Educational Service District 112.
Battle Ground staff nervous as levy vote nears
School officials craft who, what would be cut if measure fails at ballot box on April 23
Imagine being the sole administrator responsible for 825 middle school students plus staff. That was Linda Allen's reality the last time Battle Ground had a double-levy failure in 2006-2007.
Spokane group behind anti-levy fliers in Battle Ground
Citizens for Responsible Taxation has history of opposing school-financing measures
A retired tire store owner and conservative activist from the Spokane area is bankrolling a mailing urging Battle Ground voters to reject an April 23 school levy. The fluorescent yellow fliers from his Citizens for Responsible Taxation group hit Battle Ground mailboxes this week.
District works on deal for Crestline
Evergreen, SEH in talks for lease at former HP site
Building 2 of the former Hewlett-Packard campus, now owned by SEH America, most likely will become the temporary home to Crestline Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year.
Battle Ground schools' levy attempt raises some questions
Some constituents concerned about district's finances
About eight weeks after voters in the Battle Ground School District failed to approve a four-year maintenance and operations levy, the district is again asking voters to replace a levy that expires in December. Ballots were mailed last week and are due April 23.
Holocaust survivor will tell story at WSUV remembrance
Both Anne Frank and Anneke Bloomfield were Jewish girls growing up in the Netherlands when World War II erupted and Nazi Germany invaded their country.
Old HP site likely to house Crestline students
School board agenda says members will be asked to approve contract with owner SEH
Crestline students will apparently be moving to the old Hewlett-Packard campus at 18004 S.E. 34th St. next year, as workers rebuild their school that was destroyed in a Feb. 3 fire.
Flood of support follows Crestline fire
Donations from near and far help school's students, staff settle in at temporary sites
An African proverb says it takes a village to raise a child. When that child's school burns down, villages around the country respond.
Crestline student makes his point
4th-grader Payton Rush's sign of encouragement inspires governor, his budget
Wearing a red T-shirt emblazoned with the words "I love Crestline," Payton Rush looks like a regular 9-year-old boy looking forward to spring break.
WSUV honors Women of Distinction
Washington State University Vancouver marked Women's History Month Thursday at its fifth annual Women of Distinction event celebrating women who inspire, mentor and empower others.
Governor inspired by Crestline students
Inslee addresses their resilience at budget press conference
Washington's new governor said his Thursday budget message was inspired by the resilience he witnessed at Crestline Elementary last week.
College Bound Scholarship gives low-income students way forward
The FBI might have been denied a brilliant forensic scientist if not for Washington's College Bound Scholarship program.
Board invalidates WSUV student body election results
Decision follows complaint by losing candidate; new election scheduled
The student body election at Washington State University Vancouver was invalidated Tuesday by the Judicial Board of the Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver.
Local schools feed students in need
Skyview High the latest to open food and clothing pantry
It's hard to concentrate on school work when you're hungry.
Journalist to discuss slow news movement at WSUV
First it was "slow food," the idea that what we eat is best digested slowly. Now it's slow news, the concept that news is better when collected and digested slowly and thoughtfully, says proponent Peter Laufer.
Battle Ground school board to discuss potential cuts Thursday
District looking at $16.4M in reductions if April 23 levy fails
Battle Ground school board members will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday to begin considering where to make $16.4 million in budget cuts in the 2013-14 school year if the April 23 levy fails.
Journalist Pitts to give Clark commencement
Renowned storyteller rose about poverty, illiteracy to be on TV
Clark College has announced that Emmy Award-winning television journalist and author Byron Pitts will present the keynote address at the college's 7 p.m. June 20 commencement exercises at the Sleep Country USA Amphitheater, 17200 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
Health and bioscience high school will offer students state's first simulation pharmacy
When Evergreen Public Schools' Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School opens in the fall, it will house the state's first high school students exploring pharmacy careers in a simulation pharmacy.
Evergreen schools may join K-12 funding call
Board to consider resolution urging adequate dollars for K-12 education
At its Tuesday board meeting, Evergreen Public Schools will bring a resolution urging the Washington State Legislature to address K-12 funding.
Vancouver students dance till they're dizzy
With a $10,000 grant, Vancouver students ages 8 to 13 learn moves in after-school classes
More than 80 children eager to sign up for free after-school dance classes stood in line with their parents Wednesday at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics.
3 women to be honored for works
Annual Iris Awards recognize lasting contributions in Southwest Washington
Dianna Kretzschmar, Lisa Lowe and Jaynie Roberts will be recognized as women of achievement in Southwest Washington at the Iris Awards presented by Clark College on Thursday in the college's Gaiser Student Center. A 5 p.m. reception will be followed by the 6 p.m. awards ceremony.
Supermajority tax-rule decision splits local legislators, officials
Some educators and Democratic legislators from Clark County applauded the state Supreme Court's decision Thursday that ruled a two-thirds voting requirement to raise taxes in the Legislature is unconstitutional.
UPDATE: No bomb found in Battle Ground High School
A bomb threat closed Battle Ground High School at 9:15 a.m. today said Gregg Herrington, Battle Ground Public Schools spokesman.
First-graders mostly enjoy green eggs and ham during event to promote reading
About 120 wiggling first-graders at Harmony Elementary School waited their turn to have tall, striped hats placed on their heads on Wednesday morning. Then the kids and their parents sat down to tuck into a breakfast of green eggs and ham.
Citizens rally to help pass Battle Ground schools levy
District will go to voters for second time on April 23
BATTLE GROUND — An estimated 100 school supporters met Tuesday night to strategize ways to pass the April 23 schools levy.
B.G. schools ask again on levy
District warns of consequences if voters repeat 'No'
BATTLE GROUND -- The Battle Ground School District is taking a second shot at the same levy request that voters rejected this month.
Clark College strives to meet student needs
2012 brought largest graduating class in its history
Clark College continues to evolve by expanding its offerings to meet the community’s needs. Founded in 1933, it is the state’s second-largest community college and supports learning for 26,290 residents. During the 2011-2012 academic year, Clark was the largest single-campus provider of for-credit classes in the state’s community and technical college system.
WSU Vancouver continues to thrive
School boats new STEM building, record number of graduates in 2012
Washington State University Vancouver continues to thrive on its Salmon Creek hillside campus.
Junior ROTC cadets know the drill
Students hope discipline shown in local competition helps them achieve military careers
BRUSH PRAIRIE — With practiced precision and a flick of their wrists, Wade Alfson and Spencer Watson snap their rifles to each other, catch and flip their partners’ rifles 360 degrees through the air and snap them back again.
New Vancouver high school will focus on health, bioscience
Evergreen Public Schools' HeLa High will open in fall
The pharmacy is nearly ready. The state-of-the-art nursing station is down the hall. But this isn't a hospital. It's Vancouver's newest high school.
STEM success charges up local students, mentors
Senator among those to laud program's educational benefits
Southwest Washington's efforts connecting students with professionals in science, technology, engineering and math -- collectively known as STEM -- were celebrated Thursday night inside an nLight Corp. warehouse packed with educators, students and professionals volunteering as mentors.
VIDEO: Programs send local man back to Clark College for retraining
Twenty years ago, as a communications specialist in the Army, Dennis Davis jumped out of planes.
B.G. schools officials say fears of dissolution premature
District board members to discuss second levy attempt Monday
Washington voters approved 49 out of 50 local school levies at the Feb. 12 special election, and most passed with more than 60 percent approval. The only district in the state that didn't pass its maintenance and operations levy was Battle Ground Public Schools.
WSUV's new leader outlines his vision
Six months into tenure, he targets technology, reining in tuition costs
Mel Netzhammer's college team was the Wolf Pack. Now he's a Coug.
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