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 [...]
39 schools in ESD 112 receive state recognition for academic achievements
In June 2024, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced that 39 schools in the Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) region are being recognized for academic growth and closing opportunity gaps in the 2022-23 and 2021-22 school [...]
Outdoor learning program sprouts community connection and well-being
This spring, thanks to the Outdoor Learning Grant from OSPI, educators from southwest Washington embraced the great outdoors through three professional development opportunities offered by the Outdoor Learning Program. These workshops, developed in collaboration with local organizations, including Lower Columbia [...]
Hockinson graduate leads the way in lifesaving training
ESD 112 employees recently engaged in CPR training led by Evan Taylor, a recent graduate of Hockinson High School. Taylor, who graduated in June, owns Taylored Instruction, a business that offers a variety of training classes, including CPR and first [...]
Kelso School District’s Zach Claypool wins Regional “Classified School Employee of the Year” award
Zach Claypool, a paraeducator at Lexington Elementary School in the Kelso School District, has been recognized as the 2024 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year. This prestigious award is a testament to his unwavering dedication and commitment to his [...]
Youth leaders shine at 2024 Washington State Spring Youth Forum
Students and staff from Southwest Washington attended the 2024 Washington State Spring Youth Forum in May at Great Wolf Lodge. This annual event brought together 40 teams from across the state to recognize and reward youth prevention teams for their [...]
Ilwaco High School’s Rachel Lake Honored as 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112
ESD 112 has named Ilwaco High School’s (IHS) Rachel Lake the 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year. Lake, a dedicated and multi-talented educator, has been recognized for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to her students and the community. [...]
