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ESD 112 seeking board director applicants

August 29, 2024, 11:17am Clark County News Free

Educational Service District 112 is seeking applicants to fill its District 5 board director vacancy following the resignation of Nancy Miller. Read story

The Vancouver Education Association confirmed Wednesday morning that the union has a tentative agreement with Vancouver Public Schools and will vote Thursday.

Vancouver teachers union says they have agreed on a tentative deal, likely avoiding a strike

The Vancouver Education Association confirmed Wednesday morning that the union has a tentative agreement with Vancouver Public Schools and will vote Thursday.

August 28, 2024, 2:29pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Education Association reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with Vancouver Public Schools late last week, according to union leaders and a district official. Read story

Second-grader Avery Harrington, 7, left, and her sister, third-grader Addison Harrington, 8, in purple, get a warm welcome from bilingual staff member Maria Vasquez, yellow vest, while arriving on the first day of school at Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School on Wednesday morning.

Vancouver students, parents, teachers celebrate first day of school

Second-grader Avery Harrington, 7, left, and her sister, third-grader Addison Harrington, 8, in purple, get a warm welcome from bilingual staff member Maria Vasquez, yellow vest, while arriving on the first day of school at Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School on Wednesday morning.

August 28, 2024, 12:58pm Clark County News

The first day of school dredges up lots of mixed emotions for kids, parents, staff — just about everybody. Staff and parent volunteers at Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School in Hazel Dell opted to treat their first day like a party Wednesday morning. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer joins faculty and supporters in celebrating a new school year Aug. 19. Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning he will step down from his position next summer after 13 years on the job.

WSU Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer says he will retire next year

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer joins faculty and supporters in celebrating a new school year Aug. 19. Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning he will step down from his position next summer after 13 years on the job.

August 28, 2024, 8:00am Business

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning that this year will be his last after 13 years at the school’s helm. Read story

The Wisdom Ridge Business Park sits Tuesday in Ridgefield. The Port of Ridgefield has approved a lease with Evergreen Public Schools for space within Wisdom Ridge to house an expansion of programs at Cascadia Technical Academy.

Evergreen’s Cascadia Tech Academy expanding electrical program to Port of Ridgefield

The Wisdom Ridge Business Park sits Tuesday in Ridgefield. The Port of Ridgefield has approved a lease with Evergreen Public Schools for space within Wisdom Ridge to house an expansion of programs at Cascadia Technical Academy.

August 28, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

Cascadia Technical Academy is opening a new space for its pre-electrical program next year at the Wisdom Ridge Business Park in Ridgefield. Read story

Former Ridgefield School District superintendent Nathan McCann is pictured at Ridgefield High School on August 26, 2019. McCann, who resigned in August 2023, was the subject of a Title IX investigation last year after an employee filed a complaint describing an angry outburst about a school policy. The investigation found McCann was not guilty of committing acts of gender discrimination or sexual harassment, but interviews with staff included in investigation documents revealed many female employees felt he displayed a pattern of unprofessional behavior toward them during his nine-year tenure.

Investigation into former Ridgefield schools chief found pattern of mistreatment after female employees speak out

Former Ridgefield School District superintendent Nathan McCann is pictured at Ridgefield High School on August 26, 2019. McCann, who resigned in August 2023, was the subject of a Title IX investigation last year after an employee filed a complaint describing an angry outburst about a school policy. The investigation found McCann was not guilty of committing acts of gender discrimination or sexual harassment, but interviews with staff included in investigation documents revealed many female employees felt he displayed a pattern of unprofessional behavior toward them during his nine-year tenure.

August 26, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

A 2023 investigation into former Ridgefield School District Superintendent Nathan McCann found he exhibited a pattern of mistreating female employees throughout his nine-year tenure, but that such behavior did not amount to a violation of Title IX. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, left, details proposed budget cuts to the district Tuesday, March 12, 2024, during a Vancouver Public Schools board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership.

Still no deal on new contract for Vancouver Public Schools teachers

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, left, details proposed budget cuts to the district Tuesday, March 12, 2024, during a Vancouver Public Schools board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership.

August 22, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

The Vancouver Education Association and Vancouver Public Schools have still not reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, according to union leadership. Read story

Washington State University fan Will Fisher, left, joins his dad, P.J. Fisher, who is a member of the class of 2003, and other supporters while greeting students on the first day of classes at Washington State University Vancouver on Monday morning.

Monday marks first day of classes for WSU Vancouver’s fall term

Washington State University fan Will Fisher, left, joins his dad, P.J. Fisher, who is a member of the class of 2003, and other supporters while greeting students on the first day of classes at Washington State University Vancouver on Monday morning.

August 19, 2024, 1:13pm Clark County News

Fatimah Diallo’s first day of the school year is a busy one. Among her biggest battles Monday was the unexpected challenge of assembling a mini golf putting green. Read story

A vial of the measles vaccine is displayed at the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office in Vancouver.

Sea Mar, Clark County schools host vaccine clinics across the county

A vial of the measles vaccine is displayed at the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office in Vancouver.

August 19, 2024, 7:26am Clark County Health

Schools across Clark County are hosting immunization clinics at district locations this week as the start of the 2024-2025 school year draws nearer. Read story

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files A crowd of thrill seekers enjoy rides and games at the Clark County Fair on Aug. 5.

Clark County Fair sees an increase in fairgoers and success with dinosaurs and a new app

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files A crowd of thrill seekers enjoy rides and games at the Clark County Fair on Aug. 5.

August 16, 2024, 1:17pm Clark County News

Attendance at the 2024 Clark County Fair rose slightly this year thanks to high interest in motor sports events on the fair’s closing weekend, organizers said. Read story