nPower Girls Inspires the next generation of female leaders
March is Women's History Month, a perfect opportunity to highlight nPower Girls, an impactful program inspiring young minds throughout the ESD 112 region. nPower Girls connects elementary-aged girls to female mentors in STEM careers, offering students the chance to develop [...]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
This April, we stand with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families in raising awareness and encouraging action for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Reporting Child Abuse: Everyone Has a Role In Washington state, certain professionals, including school personnel [...]
School districts explore innovative tech solutions at ESD 112 Showcase
Tech directors and other school staff from across the region joined over 20 vendors at ESD 112 on January 30 for the annual Technology Procurement Vendor Showcase. This event provides an opportunity to equip classrooms with up-to-date technological tools as [...]
Students in districts across ESD 112 region advance to SkillsUSA Washington State Conference
This winter, 170 students attending 11 school districts in the Educational Service District 112 region have qualified to compete at the SkillsUSA Washington State Leadership & Skills Conference (SLSC) on March 27 to 29, 2025. The SkillsUSA Washington SLSC is [...]
Prevent expands opioid prevention efforts
Prevent Coalition (Prevent), a community coalition formed in 2003 and supported by the fiscal agent Educational Service District 112, has received an Opioid Prevention Grant to help fight opioid misuse among youth in Clark County. The grant, funded by the [...]
ESD 112 Board selects Mel Netzhammer for district 5 seat
Educational Service District 112's Board of Directors appointed Dr. Mel Netzhammer to represent District 5, which encompasses parts of Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts. Netzhammer, who will retire as Chancellor of Washington State University Vancouver this spring, brings extensive leadership [...]
Nominations open for 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year and 2025 Classified School Employee of the Year
Educational Service District 112 is now accepting nominations for two highly esteemed regional awards: the 2026 Teacher of the Year and the 2025 Classified School Employee of the Year. These awards honor exceptional educators and school employees whose dedication and [...]
Recognizing ESD 112’s Board of Directors this January
This January, as we celebrate School Board Recognition Month, we spotlight the six dedicated volunteers who serve on the ESD 112 Board of Directors. These individuals bring their expertise, passion, and community perspective to guide educational excellence throughout Southwest [...]
Students qualify for North County Honor Band, earning local recognition
On February 8, nearly 150 middle and high school students from Clark County, Washington, participated in the 10th annual North County Honor Band. The program culminated in a public performance of challenging and diverse pieces at Hockinson High School. The [...]
