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Woodland Intermediate School students/staff created 1,000 paper cranes to rally support for third grader
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Woodland Intermediate School students/staff created 1,000 paper cranes to rally support for third grader

When one of their own third-graders suffered a life-threatening medical condition and underwent surgery, the entire staff and all of the students at Woodland Intermediate School rallied to provide…

Jul 11, 2017

Battle Ground teacher named 2017 Washington History Teacher of the Year
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Battle Ground teacher named 2017 Washington History Teacher of the Year

Chief Umtuch Middle School teacher Beth Doughty was named Washington’s 2017 History Teacher of the Year.

Jun 27, 2017

Battle Ground’s free summer playground program begins this week
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Battle Ground’s free summer playground program begins this week

Battle Ground’s Summer Playground program is in session. The free program, designed for children aged 4-10, brings recreational activities to Battle Ground parks each Wednesday and Thursday.

Jun 27, 2017

Woodland Middle School students develop life skills by learning to juggle
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Woodland Middle School students develop life skills by learning to juggle

Students at Woodland Middle School joined an eight-week club to learn how to juggle, but ended up learning much more.

Jun 27, 2017

Free Summer Meals Program offers nutritious meals to kids
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Free Summer Meals Program offers nutritious meals to kids

Children and teens ages 1-18 can enjoy a free lunch this summer through the Simplified Summer Food Program (SSFP) for children.

Jun 22, 2017

Ridgefield School District names new high school principal
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Ridgefield School District names new high school principal

Ridgefield School District has named Christen Palmer as the new principal of Ridgefield High School, replacing Tony VanderMaas.

Jun 21, 2017

Battle Ground teacher named Elementary Art Educator of the Year
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Battle Ground teacher named Elementary Art Educator of the Year

Andrea Johnston, an art teacher at Tukes Valley Primary School, has been named the Washington Art Education Association’s 2017 Elementary Art Educator of the Year.

Jun 19, 2017

Service leads to scholarships
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Service leads to scholarships

Once Mitchell Leon started applying for scholarships, he could not stop. He now has more than $70,000 for his studies at Creighton University in Nebraska.

Jun 16, 2017

Fire cadet receives prestigious award from Cascadia Technical Academy
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Fire cadet receives prestigious award from Cascadia Technical Academy

Clark County Fire District 6 fire cadet Nathan Holmgren recently received a prestigious award from Cascadia Technical Academy.

Jun 14, 2017

The Walk of her life
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The Walk of her life

Jessica Beckman of Fort Vancouver surprised the student body and guests at the school’s graduation ceremony Saturday when she walked across the stage. She has been in a wheelchair since suffering f…

Jun 12, 2017

A passion found and followed
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A passion found and followed

How one Battle Ground graduate is fulfilling his love of computer programming and planning for the future.

Jun 9, 2017

The power of perseverance
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The power of perseverance

Zaleayah Blancas was nearly done with school a couple years ago. But something clicked, she dedicated herself to her education, and she has earned a diploma from Fort Vancouver High School.

Jun 8, 2017

From La Center to West Point
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From La Center to West Point

Two La Center High School students, Jeffrey Mayolo and Megan Muffett, have earned and accepted appointments to the United States Military Academy.

Jun 7, 2017

Battle Ground kindergarten class spreads warmth with quilt project
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Battle Ground kindergarten class spreads warmth with quilt project

The Older-Younger kindergarten program at Battle Ground High School has been a part of Battle Ground Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) program for more than 30 years.

Jun 7, 2017

Free family fun offered to area residents on National Get Outdoors Day
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Free family fun offered to area residents on National Get Outdoors Day

Clark County residents can experience free outdoor activities and family fun at the ninth annual National Get Outdoors Day on Sat. , June 10 at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

May 31, 2017

Technology shapes learning for Battle Ground students
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Technology shapes learning for Battle Ground students

In January, Battle Ground launched a 1:1 (one-to-one) computing initiative to put a Chromebook into the hands of every student in grades 3-12 for use at school and at home.

May 30, 2017

Author presents to Woodland Middle School students about real-life mysteries
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Author presents to Woodland Middle School students about real-life mysteries

Chad Trisef, co-writer of the fictional book series “Oracle,” spoke to Woodland Middle School students recently to promote childhood literacy and the importance of helping others.

May 30, 2017

Woodland Primary School uses data analysis, teamwork, engaging events to improve student learning
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Woodland Primary School uses data analysis, teamwork, engaging events to improve student learning

The staff at Woodland Primary School uses teamwork, data analysis, and planned engaging events to involve all students in their own learning.

May 19, 2017