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Battle Ground High School's Air Force Junior ROTC Marksmanship team took home the top honors at a regional event in Sandy, Utah, earlier this month.

Battle Ground High School marksmanship team tops in the West

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Battle Ground High School's Air Force Junior ROTC Marksmanship team took home the top honors at a regional event in Sandy, Utah, earlier this month.

February 25, 2023, 5:58am Community

Battle Ground High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC Marksmanship team took home the top honors at a regional event in Sandy, Utah, earlier this month. Read story

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. recognized Alice Yang, art teacher at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary and Canyon Creek Middle School, as Teacher of the Year on Jan. 17.

Washougal art teacher recognized as VFW Teacher of the Year

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. recognized Alice Yang, art teacher at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary and Canyon Creek Middle School, as Teacher of the Year on Jan. 17.

February 25, 2023, 5:57am Community

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. recognized Alice Yang, art teacher at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary and Canyon Creek Middle School in Washougal, as a Smart/Maher Teacher of the Year at an assembly on Jan. 17. Yang is one of two teachers in Southwest Washington this year to be honored… Read story

Although there are still disparities in high school graduation rates for students of color, students in foster care, and those experiencing homelessness, the state has seen significant improvements in the last few years.

Washington high school graduation rates are up; who saw the biggest gains?

Although there are still disparities in high school graduation rates for students of color, students in foster care, and those experiencing homelessness, the state has seen significant improvements in the last few years.

February 23, 2023, 8:05am Latest News

Although there are still disparities in high school graduation rates for students of color, students in foster care, and those experiencing homelessness, the state has seen significant improvements in the last few years. Read story

River Online, a program within River HomeLink School in Battle Ground, is becoming an independent school for all online learning in the district. The change will open enrollment to students anywhere in the state and is expected to add new staff members.

Internet learning options growing at Battle Ground Public Schools

River Online, a program within River HomeLink School in Battle Ground, is becoming an independent school for all online learning in the district. The change will open enrollment to students anywhere in the state and is expected to add new staff members.

February 23, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools is changing the landscape of its online education options next year in an effort to streamline remote learning and access a larger pool of students. Read story

La Center Elementary School fifth-graders Carter Sherry, 10, left, and Jackson Simmonds, 11, catch a ride on the swings during recess near two of the nine portable classrooms at K-8 campus in 2018.

Washington may require 30-minute recess at all schools

La Center Elementary School fifth-graders Carter Sherry, 10, left, and Jackson Simmonds, 11, catch a ride on the swings during recess near two of the nine portable classrooms at K-8 campus in 2018.

February 22, 2023, 9:28am Latest News

Kids may soon have more recess during their school days, if a bill that passed the state Senate on Monday becomes law. Read story

Transitional kindergarten teacher Shawn Sears, back right, asks student Claire Lindelien, back left, to draw a letter while paraeducator Lauren Rhew, front right, arranges dinosaur toys for student Valen Neufeld on Tuesday during class at Hockinson Heights Elementary School. Transitional kindergarten programs provide a year of pre-K style learning for students who missed the age cutoff for kindergarten and have limited access to early learning options.

Early learning is child’s play at Hockinson pre-kindergarten classes

Transitional kindergarten teacher Shawn Sears, back right, asks student Claire Lindelien, back left, to draw a letter while paraeducator Lauren Rhew, front right, arranges dinosaur toys for student Valen Neufeld on Tuesday during class at Hockinson Heights Elementary School. Transitional kindergarten programs provide a year of pre-K style learning for students who missed the age cutoff for kindergarten and have limited access to early learning options.

February 22, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

In groups of four, Shawn Spears ushered his young students to choose their adventure in the classroom Tuesday afternoon. Drawing, playing with dinosaurs, practicing cutting shapes — it didn’t matter, so long as they were engaging in what most piqued their interest. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

Vancouver Public Schools plans to hire 14 mental health providers with help of $1.7 million grant

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

February 17, 2023, 5:19pm Clark County Health

Vancouver Public Schools will hire mental health providers for each of its secondary schools using a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the district announced Friday. Read story

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

Vancouver affordable housing, school levies pass

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

February 15, 2023, 6:21pm Clark County News

Voters in Vancouver have given their support to an ambitious expansion of the city’s affordable housing program, approving a property tax levy to fund those programs for the next 10 years. Read story