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 schools from Educational Service District (ESD) 112 have earned this notable distinction: River HomeLink, Battle [...]
Gates Foundation grant will enhance college and career readiness in 14 school districts in southwest Washington State
Fourteen school districts, three colleges, and other partners in Southwest Washington will receive $3.3 million in Horizons Regional Grant Program funds, as announced this year by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As a key regional partner for the grant [...]
Educational Service District 112 Seeks Community-Minded Leader to Join Board of Directors
Educational Service District (ESD) 112, a vital hub for educational innovation and support in Southwest Washington, is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to fill a vacant position on its Board of Directors. The position is vacant following the [...]
2024 School Safety Summit builds partnerships, promotes safety
The annual School Safety Summit brings school district staff and partners together to spotlight safety best practices and emergency preparedness. The 2024 Safety Summit, titled Where We Go from Here: Creating Calm in a Sea of Chaos, focused on safety [...]
ESD 112 Communications team wins prestigious national award
In July, the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Communications Department was honored with a 2024 Gold Medallion Award from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). NSPRA’s Gold Medallion Award stands as North America’s top competition focused on celebrating exceptional [...]
Back-to-school dates by district
Our Southwest Washington districts are getting ready to head back to school! Below is each district or state school’s first day of school and a link for more 2024-2025 back-to-school dates and events. Battle Ground Tuesday, August 27 - Events [...]
Prevent Coalition’s Rural Network to Host Second Annual Rural Prevention Conference
Prevent Coalition’s Rural Network is preparing to host the second annual Rural Prevention Conference, set to take place on September 25-26, 2024, at the Yakima Convention Center. This year’s theme, “Cultivate, Elevate & Celebrate Rural Voices,” is dedicated to highlighting [...]
Prevent Coalition Receives Grant to Combat Youth Opioid Misuse in Clark County
ESD 112's Prevent Coalition has been awarded a $97,634 grant from the Clark County Opioid Abatement Council to implement evidence-based opioid prevention strategies for youth. The one-year grant, effective July 1, 2024, marks a significant step in addressing the growing [...]
nPower Girls learn about indigenous culture, plants at Camp Confluence
On June 26, students in the nPower Girls program participated in Camp Confluence led by Native artists and educators of the Pacific Northwest. Students participated in an interactive plant walk and discussion to learn about the relationships between native plants [...]
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