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Camas’ newest school breaks from tradition, focuses on collaborative learning
CAMAS — The girls are hunched over potted plants inside Camas’ newest middle school, pulling out measuring tape and calling out numbers. “What are you doing?” a visitor asks the sixth-graders. “Mea…
Future U Fair explores wealth of post-high school possibilities
VANCOUVER — What happens after high school graduation? For some students, the answer isn’t as clear-cut as “go to college” or “get a job.” For many students, the answer might include a career that…
Parent night scheduled on new school safety protocol in Ridgefield
This information was provided by the Ridgefield School District. RIDGEFIELD — The Ridgefield School District, in partnership with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, has scheduled a parent night on…
Making a difference: Hailey Landon
Carolyn Schultz-Rathbun For ClarkCountyToday.com BATTLE GROUND — “Life changing.” That’s how Hailey Landon describes the six hours she spends each week with six-year-old Asher Trigg and his family.…
Battle Ground Public Schools aim to improve attendance with student support
This information was provided by the Battle Ground School District. VANCOUVER — Prairie High School Principal Travis Drake knows the toll that student absences take on grades and graduation rates a…
Long-anticipated La Center High School football stadium nearly done
LA CENTER — Work on the long-awaited La Center High School football stadium is nearing completion, but residents won’t see the final, covered stadium until after this year’s football season. “The s…
Vancouver schools leader to attend White House symposium today
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb is attending the White House Symposium on the Future of Education Research and Development and Digital Learning today. The White House…
Vancouver VolunTEEN program helps teens give back to their community
Looking for a way to help your teen give back to their community? The Vancouver VolunTEEN program has a long list of volunteer opportunities happening throughout the 2016-2017 school year for Clark…
Ridgefield School District introduces standard response protocol
This information was provided by the Ridgefield School District RIDGEFIELD — In an effort to enhance student and staff safety at all campuses, the Ridgefield School District has partnered with the…
Focus is on learning at Battle Ground Public Schools
This information was provided by the Battle Ground School District BATTLE GROUND — The students at Tukes Valley Middle School are more than a little excited about the prospect of watching counselor…
Community, political leaders celebrate opening of $40 million STEM building at Clark College
VANCOUVER – Politicians from across Washington state joined dozens of community members, educators and students at Clark College in Vancouver on Mon., Oct. 3, to celebrate the opening of the colleg…
Ridgefield School District to host second round of stakeholder meetings
This information was provided by the Ridgefield School District RIDGEFIELD — The Ridgefield School District is hosting a second series of stakeholder meetings as planning continues for the new fift…
Battle Ground Public Schools opens Resource Center
This information was provided by the Battle Ground School District BATTLE GROUND — Battle Ground Public Schools will host an open house on Wed., Oct. 12, to celebrate the opening of its new Family…
It’s time to begin that search for the ‘Great Pumpkin’
As the month of September comes to a close, there are a few thoughts that start to creep into people’s heads about the month of October: What should I be for Halloween? Should I give out candy this…
Southwest Washington’s ‘Teacher of the Year’ shines spotlight on youngest learners
VANCOUVER — If you were a child living in Kendra Yamamoto’s Eugene, Ore., neighborhood in the early to mid-1980s, you might remember Yamamoto. She was the one who led the make-believe, but nonethel…
CAM Academy earns state accreditation
This information was provided by the Battle Ground School District BATTLE GROUND — After a 15-month process, a whole lot of data and lots of teamwork from staff and families, CAM Academy in Battle…
Ridgefield teacher connects students, senior citizens through pen pal letters
RIDGEFIELD — Although this is only her third year having her students write to senior pen pals at Mirabella Retirement Community in Portland, Union Ridge Elementary School first grade teacher Ellen…
Clark County Youth Football: This is where it begins for local gridders
Before they took part in the NFL, or college, or the Friday Night Lights of high school football, most players first participated in football for a local youth league. For many Clark County child g…