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Evergreen Public Schools

Cars sit in a parking lot Tuesday at the former Image Elementary in east Vancouver. SEH America purchased the former school property at the end of August. Plans are for Southwest Washington's regional law enforcement training academy to continue operating there.

SEH America buys old Image Elementary building from Evergreen Public Schools for $5.7M

Cars sit in a parking lot Tuesday at the former Image Elementary in east Vancouver. SEH America purchased the former school property at the end of August. Plans are for Southwest Washington's regional law enforcement training academy to continue operating there.

September 12, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

For years, the old Image Elementary building served as a “houser” school for students and teachers whose buildings were being reconstructed and then as a storage site. But Evergreen Public Schools never intended to keep the property once it was no longer needed, a district spokesman said. Read story

Mekhi J. Parker, 18, of Vancouver appears Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of attempted first-degree assault, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, felony harassment and possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds. He’s accused of threatening a shooting at Mountain View High School to target a student who’d talked to his girlfriend.

Bail $250K each for two Vancouver men accused of bringing guns to Mountain View High School

Mekhi J. Parker, 18, of Vancouver appears Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of attempted first-degree assault, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, felony harassment and possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds. He’s accused of threatening a shooting at Mountain View High School to target a student who’d talked to his girlfriend.

September 10, 2024, 5:03pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $250,000 each for two 18-year-old men accused of bringing loaded guns to Mountain View High School on Monday after threatening a shooting to target a student there. Read story

A gun the Vancouver Police Department said officers seized from an 18-year-old who was seen approaching Mountain View High School following reports to officers of an online threat.

Vancouver police arrest two 18-year-olds with guns outside Mountain View High School

A gun the Vancouver Police Department said officers seized from an 18-year-old who was seen approaching Mountain View High School following reports to officers of an online threat.

September 9, 2024, 5:41pm Clark County News

Vancouver police arrested two teens with loaded guns outside of Mountain View High School on Monday after responding to reports of an online threat. Read story

School board meetings across Clark County have become more contentious in recent years, with parents squaring off with boards on budget cuts, priorities and unions. But an Evergreen parent group is working with the League of Women Voters to make communication better.

League of Women Voters partners with Evergreen parent group to raise the bar on communication

School board meetings across Clark County have become more contentious in recent years, with parents squaring off with boards on budget cuts, priorities and unions. But an Evergreen parent group is working with the League of Women Voters to make communication better.

September 5, 2024, 5:13pm Clark County News

Post-pandemic education chaos has rendered school board meetings across Clark County hotbeds of emotion. Students are more stressed than ever, and districts struggle to pay for services they never had to provide before. Read story

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 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

Yvonne Gaylord, a driver trainer and safety person with Evergreen Public Schools, directs bus drivers outside Evergreen High School on Dec. 12, 2012, in Vancouver. Clark County school districts are still working to develop a larger, consistent pool of regular and substitute bus drivers as the school year draws near.

School bus drivers still in short supply in Clark County: ‘Anyone who comes to us doesn’t become a sub. They get a route’

Yvonne Gaylord, a driver trainer and safety person with Evergreen Public Schools, directs bus drivers outside Evergreen High School on Dec. 12, 2012, in Vancouver. Clark County school districts are still working to develop a larger, consistent pool of regular and substitute bus drivers as the school year draws near.

August 1, 2024, 6:06am Business

Garnering a consistent pool of school bus drivers remains challenging in Clark County, transportation directors report. In recent years, driver absences resulting from the shortage have created substantial delays in several school districts. Read story

Stephanie Bradshaw, right, gets into her car with her daughter Olivia, 13, on Wednesday at Bradshaw’s apartment complex in east Vancouver. Bradshaw is a special education paraeducator in Evergreen Public Schools and drives for Uber and Lyft on the side to make extra money. During the summer, driving is the main source of income that helps pay for rent and bills. Recently, she was rear-ended — taking her car out of commission for ride-sharing until it is repaired.

Money is tight for Clark County paraeducators; some opt for second jobs instead of vacations

Stephanie Bradshaw, right, gets into her car with her daughter Olivia, 13, on Wednesday at Bradshaw’s apartment complex in east Vancouver. Bradshaw is a special education paraeducator in Evergreen Public Schools and drives for Uber and Lyft on the side to make extra money. During the summer, driving is the main source of income that helps pay for rent and bills. Recently, she was rear-ended — taking her car out of commission for ride-sharing until it is repaired.

July 26, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News

Stephanie Bradshaw never expected her job to be easy. Adding a second one to pay the bills hasn’t been easy either. Read story

Treehouse, a Washington nonprofit that supports foster youth in Clark County, is launching its annual Back-to-School Campaign, to help collect enough supplies for foster youth.

Washington nonprofit gears up to help Clark County foster youth with school supples

Treehouse, a Washington nonprofit that supports foster youth in Clark County, is launching its annual Back-to-School Campaign, to help collect enough supplies for foster youth.

July 19, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

For many students immersed in summer fun, the first day of school is the furthest thing from their minds. But Washington nonprofit Treehouse is gearing up for another academic year of supporting foster youth. Read story

The Chase family — clockwise from bottom left, Otis, 9, Jason, 14, Nate, 11, and Lisa — eat together on Tuesday during a Share Vancouver Summer Meals Program service at Cascade Park Community Library in east Vancouver. The program provides daily free lunches to youth 18 and younger between June 24 and Aug. 9.

Share’s Summer Meal Program moves into apartment complexes to feed more Clark County children

The Chase family — clockwise from bottom left, Otis, 9, Jason, 14, Nate, 11, and Lisa — eat together on Tuesday during a Share Vancouver Summer Meals Program service at Cascade Park Community Library in east Vancouver. The program provides daily free lunches to youth 18 and younger between June 24 and Aug. 9.

July 17, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Nine-year-old Otis Chase was excited to reread one of his favorite books, Pablo Cartaya’s “The Last Beekeeper.” But he needed to wolf down his lunch first. Read story