Griffin Reilly
The Columbian
Portland, OR, United States
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Evergreen Public Schools shifting school bell schedules
Evergreen Public Schools is shifting around school bell schedules next year, citing research that shows later start times for older children have positive health results. → Read More
iQ Credit Union grants $10,000 to Southwest Washington schools
In late February, iQ Credit Union awarded a series of grants to boost libraries and literacy programs to school districts across Southwest Washington as part of its annual “Read with Me” fundraising campaign. Program leaders estimated the program awarded $10,000 across 10 school districts, supporting 34 educators and 5,409 students. → Read More
Ousted Evergreen superintendent Merlino hired by North Kitsap schools
The North Kitsap School District is poised to hire former Evergreen Public Schools superintendent Mike Merlino as its new interim director of business, finance and operations. → Read More
La Center School District updated gender policy sparks complaint with state
The debate over teachers' ability to ask students their preferred pronouns in the La Center School District has taken a new turn, with the district updating its "gender inclusive schools" policy to involve parents in all discussions about pronoun usage and restrict such conversations in the classroom. → Read More
No one harmed after Gaiser Middle School student found with knife; Vancouver district reviewing incident
A Gaiser Middle School student was found carrying a knife on school bus No. 111 headed for Roosevelt Elementary School Thursday morning, according to a letter sent home to parents from Roosevelt principal Jill Mackenzie. → Read More
Internet learning options growing at Battle Ground Public Schools
Battle Ground Public Schools is changing the landscape of its online education options next year in an effort to streamline remote learning and access a larger pool of students. → Read More
John Boyd appointed permanent superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools
The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors unanimously voted Tuesday night to appoint John Boyd as the district’s permanent superintendent. → Read More
Election Day is here in Clark County; get ballots turned in
Today is Election Day for some in Clark County: the last day voters can cast their ballots for a handful of critical funding measures. → Read More
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics orchestra students get a chance to rock
An orchestra audience is typically expected to remain quiet during performances out of respect for the performers. That wasn’t the case at the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics on Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Questions about Vancouver Public Schools’ levy on Feb. 14 ballot?
Do you have any questions about Vancouver Public Schools’ replacement education and operations levy on the Feb. 14 special election ballot? → Read More
Battle Ground schools director stepping down
Battle Ground Public Schools board director Rob Henrikson will be resigning effective Feb. 28. The district is seeking candidates to fill Henrikson’s spot serving District 2, which represents much of the eastern side of the school district. → Read More
Clark County to get 1st charter school
Clark County’s first state-approved public charter school, the Rooted School Vancouver, is set to open its doors to ninth grade students this fall. → Read More
Evergreen Public Schools board ratifies new contract
The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors ratified a recently approved contract with the Public School Employees of Evergreen large group union at its Tuesday evening meeting. → Read More
Workers trying to locate source of leak that closed Mount Pleasant school
A water leak threw a wrench in the Mount Pleasant School District’s return from winter break this week, closing school Thursday and Friday as plumbers worked to fix the issue. → Read More
Mountain View High School teacher arrested
A Mountain View High School teacher was arrested Thursday after Vancouver police say she sent text messages that were sexual in nature and a nude photo to a 17-year-old student. → Read More
Battle Ground Public Schools’ Industry Fair seeking business participants
Battle Ground Public Schools will host its annual Industry Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St. → Read More
Nearly $19K awarded to Washington School for the Deaf
The Deaf Education Advocates Foundation awarded $18,826 in mini-grants to teachers and staff at the Washington School for the Deaf to support extracurricular activities and innovative instruction practices. → Read More
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington opens online scholarship applications
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has opened online applications for its 2023 scholarship cycle. → Read More
Speakers at Vancouver library board meeting support Drag Queen Story Hour
A majority of speakers at Monday evening’s FVRLibraries’ board of trustees meeting in downtown Vancouver expressed support for Drag Queen Story Hour and similar diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. → Read More
Union at Evergreen Public Schools approves new contract
The Public School Employees large group union in Evergreen Public Schools approved a new contract Wednesday evening, ending months of negotiations between union leaders and district officials. → Read More