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2 Prairie High School staffers test positive for coronavirus

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September 23, 2020, 7:21pm Clark County Health

Two staff members at Prairie High School were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. No students were exposed. Read story

Kindergarten teacher Pam Younkin, center, leads students at the start of class at Sifton Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. Transmission rates in Clark County are again too high for a widespread return to the classroom. While small groups like this are considered safe, state health guidelines recommend that schools with high rates of COVID-19 activity continue virtual learning.

Clark County COVID-19 activity surges, dashing hopes for fast return to classroom

Kindergarten teacher Pam Younkin, center, leads students at the start of class at Sifton Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. Transmission rates in Clark County are again too high for a widespread return to the classroom. While small groups like this are considered safe, state health guidelines recommend that schools with high rates of COVID-19 activity continue virtual learning.

September 22, 2020, 12:16pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County's COVID-19 activity rate has drifted back into the "high" range, dashing hopes for a return to more in-person classes in area schools. Read story

New director sought for Hockinson schools

September 22, 2020, 6:05am Announcements

The Hockinson School District Board of Directors is seeking interested residents to apply for an unexpired term on the board through 2021. Read story

Landscape specialist Terry Flick keeps the lawn at Clark College in top shape as the campus is empty of students.

Clark College continues remote learning

Landscape specialist Terry Flick keeps the lawn at Clark College in top shape as the campus is empty of students.

September 21, 2020, 2:50pm Clark County News

Summer is over for Clark College students, but the campus was nearly deserted Monday as the community college continued its third quarter of remote learning. Read story

A station is set up to screen visitors to Battle Ground High School for symptoms of COVID-19, as seen on Tuesday morning. Districts like Battle Ground are eligible for coronavirus relief funds to help cover the cost of responding to the pandemic, including the purchase of personal protective equipment and technology.

Battle Ground Public Schools announces furloughs for 152

A station is set up to screen visitors to Battle Ground High School for symptoms of COVID-19, as seen on Tuesday morning. Districts like Battle Ground are eligible for coronavirus relief funds to help cover the cost of responding to the pandemic, including the purchase of personal protective equipment and technology.

September 15, 2020, 3:33pm Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools announced furloughs and reductions in hours affecting 152 employees in the district. Read story

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8 virus cases linked to Clark County schools

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September 15, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark County Public Health confirmed eight cases of the novel coronavirus connected to area schools, but officials say there’s no evidence of transmission within the affected campuses. Read story

Volunteers sought for Evergreen Public Schools Equity Advisory Committee

September 12, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools is seeking volunteer applicants for its Equity Advisory Committee. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

Vancouver Public Schools furloughs, reduces hours for hundreds of employees

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

September 8, 2020, 8:20pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools will furlough hundreds of classified employees and reduce hours for others due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Board has decided to retire the Chieftain mascot at Columbia River High school.

Vancouver Public Schools retires chieftain from Columbia River, Minnehaha schools

The Vancouver Public Schools Board has decided to retire the Chieftain mascot at Columbia River High school.

September 8, 2020, 7:51pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors unanimously voted Tuesday to retire the chieftain name and mascot at Columbia River High School and Minnehaha Elementary School. Read story

Seniors from the class of 2021 at Hudson's Bay High School gather for "senior sunrise" at the Vancouver Waterfront amphitheater on Friday morning,. The students are not able to attend classes in person or have the senior sunrise on campus because of COVID-19 concerns.

Hudson’s Bay seniors keep sunrise tradition alive in Vancouver

Seniors from the class of 2021 at Hudson's Bay High School gather for "senior sunrise" at the Vancouver Waterfront amphitheater on Friday morning,. The students are not able to attend classes in person or have the senior sunrise on campus because of COVID-19 concerns.

September 4, 2020, 12:52pm Clark County News

Local high school students may see an unusual cap to their school careers, but a few dozen Hudson’s Bay High School students weren’t going to let one tradition squander. Read story