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Vadim Zalyashko, left, and Jasmine John, who both work in technology services for Battle Ground Public Schools, set up a new computer to be used by a Battle Ground High School teacher remotely in the fall Tuesday morning. Clark County school districts are eligible for more than $13 million in federal coronavirus relief funds.

Clark County school districts begin to receive CARES Act reimbursements

Vadim Zalyashko, left, and Jasmine John, who both work in technology services for Battle Ground Public Schools, set up a new computer to be used by a Battle Ground High School teacher remotely in the fall Tuesday morning. Clark County school districts are eligible for more than $13 million in federal coronavirus relief funds.

August 19, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

As Clark County school districts prepare for another year of virtual learning, they continue to bear the costs of moving online in the spring. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb, waits for election results with other VPS administrators at the VPS district offices in 2019. Webb announced plans to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Webb to retire

Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb, waits for election results with other VPS administrators at the VPS district offices in 2019. Webb announced plans to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

August 17, 2020, 5:19pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb will retire at the end of the 2021-2022 school year, the district announced Monday. Read story

Members of the Evergreen School District Board of Directors Ginny Gronwoldt, from left, Rob Perkins, Victoria Bradford, and Julie Bocanegra meet for an emergency meeting at the Evergreen School District offices in Vancouver on Feb. 25, 2019.

Evergreen district schools will start year remotely

Members of the Evergreen School District Board of Directors Ginny Gronwoldt, from left, Rob Perkins, Victoria Bradford, and Julie Bocanegra meet for an emergency meeting at the Evergreen School District offices in Vancouver on Feb. 25, 2019.

August 12, 2020, 5:04pm Clark County News

Students in Clark County’s largest school district will start the year at a distance, after the Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors on Tuesday unanimously adopted a remote learning plan. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

Vancouver district also OKs remote reopening

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

August 12, 2020, 4:05pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors also voted unanimously to approve a remote reopening plan on Tuesday. Read story

The Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center is pictured Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020.

Camas School District adopts, outlines remote start for classes

The Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center is pictured Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020.

August 11, 2020, 5:07pm Clark County News

The Camas School District Board of Directors unanimously approved its remote learning plan Monday night. Here are the highlights: Read story

Battle Ground Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Denny Waters speaks during a district meeting on Jan. 14, 2018.

Battle Ground district details remote start plans for school year

Battle Ground Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Denny Waters speaks during a district meeting on Jan. 14, 2018.

August 11, 2020, 12:23pm Clark County News Free

The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved a remote start to the 2020-2021 school year — albeit with reservations. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools district staff meet on Tuesday afternoon to talk about the 2020-21 school year.

Vancouver Public Schools officials say remote learning will be better in fall

Vancouver Public Schools district staff meet on Tuesday afternoon to talk about the 2020-21 school year.

August 4, 2020, 8:33pm Clark County News

Clark County students are unlikely to see the inside of a classroom for some time as districts prepare their remote learning plans for the start of the school year. Read story

Clark County school districts are pushing for online school when classes begin in the fall for the 2020-21 school year.

8 Clark County school districts push for online classes in fall

Clark County school districts are pushing for online school when classes begin in the fall for the 2020-21 school year.

July 29, 2020, 4:04pm Clark County News Free

Eight Clark County school districts have collectively recommended a remote start to the 2020-2021 school year as cases of the novel coronavirus continue to spread. Read story

Pioneer Elementary School first-grader Andria Gruetske listens to his teacher, Melisa Troche, as the class joins in on a teleconference call in Vancouver on Monday.

Clark County school districts weigh remote learning for fall

Pioneer Elementary School first-grader Andria Gruetske listens to his teacher, Melisa Troche, as the class joins in on a teleconference call in Vancouver on Monday.

July 29, 2020, 10:26am Clark County News

Two of Clark County’s largest districts are gearing up to start the school year remotely, a move that now seems all but inevitable as districts in the region announce their plans to do so. Read story

Students wave as their bus pulls away from Covington Middle School on March 13, the final day of in-person school for the 2019-2020 school year. Plans for fall at Clark County school districts are still unsettled.

Pressure builds as Clark County school districts consider safety, needs of students

Students wave as their bus pulls away from Covington Middle School on March 13, the final day of in-person school for the 2019-2020 school year. Plans for fall at Clark County school districts are still unsettled.

July 22, 2020, 7:39pm Clark County Health

As coronavirus cases in Clark County and across the state rise, pressure is mounting for school districts to issue a decision about how — and if — students can safely return to the classroom in the fall. Read story