Students advocate for change at annual Youth Advocacy Training
Students recently participated in the annual Use Your Voice student-let advocacy training, an event designed to empower youth to make a difference in their communities [...]
Local school boards recognized as Boards of Distinction
Battle Ground Public Schools (back row from left): Director Ted Champine, President Mary Snitily and Director Debbie Johnson. Middle row: Director Terry Tate and [...]
Standard Response Protocol gaining momentum throughout southwest Washington
In a time when school safety is a critical concern, ESD 112’s Regional School Safety Center (RSSC) is leading a collaborative effort to improve emergency [...]
School leaders call for legislative action on big 3 priorities at ESD 112 Legislative Forum
On November 20, 2024, more than 50 school superintendents and education leaders from across Southwest Washington gathered virtually for the ESD 112 2024-25 Legislative Forum. [...]
Weathering winter school delays and closures
Winter is almost here, and along with it, there is the chance of snow and inclement weather in many areas within the ESD 112 [...]
Shifting perceptions of substance abuse in schools
Two Washougal schools, Jemtegaard Middle School (JMS) and Canyon Creek Middle School (CCMS), are leading the charge in reshaping perceptions about substance misuse. Led by [...]
Meet the new Superintendents!
As the new school year is underway, we are excited to welcome these new and familiar faces to the role of superintendent across our [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated across ESD 112 schools
In October, local schools embraced a colorful celebration of culture and diversity: Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrated from mid-September to mid-October, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes [...]
Expanding education with the Rural CTE Cooperative
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the importance of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Computer Science (CS) education cannot be overstated. However, offering these [...]
AWSL hosts Fall Leadership Days for students in ESD 112 and beyond
In October 2024, the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) hosted 12 Fall Leadership Days for middle school students across the state. These regional workshops [...]
Schools install book vending machines to promote literacy
For a handful of schools in Educational Service District (ESD) 112, book vending machines are feeding hungry minds. Local schools like Eisenhower Elementary, Hockinson Heights [...]
Southwest Washington schools recognized as 2024 Schools on the Rise
The Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) has recognized 21 schools statewide with the prestigious 2024 AWSP Schools on the Rise awards. Among these, four [...]
