Together In Our Town: ESD 112 hosts community and family event
On May 18, the ESD 112 Early Care & Education (ECE) team held a free family and community event that attracted more than 190 adults and children. “The idea for this event was born from our Policy Council families, who [...]
Class of 2024 Graduation Events in the ESD 112 Region
Congratulations, class of 2024! Seniors and their families are celebrating the end of a chapter at high school commencement ceremonies this spring. Find a collection of graduation information for districts across the ESD 112 region below: Click on the district [...]
ESD 112 Honors Top Educators with 2024 WASA Awards
On May 17, Educational Service District 112 proudly presented awards on behalf of the Washington Association of School Administrators. These awards are a testament to the significant contributions our region’s outstanding schools, staff, and community members have made to K-12 [...]
Hockinson Teacher Renae Skar State Finalist for 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Renae Skar, fourth-grade teacher at Hockinson Heights Elementary School (HHES), is one of four state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST.) The PAEMST is the highest recognition for kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics [...]
Vancouver, Evergreen Public Schools students demonstrate importance of global citizenship at Children’s Cultural Parade
Students walk in the parade with signs and banners. Over 2,300 students from Vancouver Public Schools and Evergreen Public Schools participated in the Children’s Cultural Parade at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on May 10 and May 13, [...]
CS + Science = STEM Magic!
This winter, fifth graders at Hockinson Heights Elementary school used principles of computer science and robotics to deepen their understanding of NGSS standards related to Mixtures and Solutions. Students in Crecia Page’s class first learned about the basics of block [...]
ESD 112 receives grant to enhance postsecondary educational opportunities throughout Southwest Washington region
Educational Service District 112 is happy to announce participation in a new three-year initiative that will provide funding to expand programs and supports that will help students find ways to transition from high school into postsecondary education opportunities, including two- [...]
ESD 112 offers pathways to working in a classroom and beyond
ESD 112’s mission has always been to equalize educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs. It’s in these partnerships and programs that we help districts “grow their own” teachers and provide continued support and [...]
Students demonstrate job-readiness skills at state SkillsUSA competitions
Students across the ESD 112 region competed in the SkillsUSA Washington State Leadership and Skills Conference from March 21 to 23, 2024. Through peer-to-peer competitions, students demonstrated proficiencies in some of the nation's most in-demand skilled trade areas. Sixteen students [...]