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Homeschooling continues upswing; Ridgefield expands support for students
By The Citizen on October 25, 2025
The Ridgefield School District recently expanded its support for homeschooled students as more families choose options other than traditional, in-person public schools in Clark County…
Advocates: Immigration officials detained seven in Clark County last week
By The Citizen on October 25, 2025
Local civil rights advocates say they’ve confirmed that immigration officials detained as many as seven people last week in Clark County as federal agents step…
Officers find gun in Hudson’s Bay High School student’s backpack
By The Citizen on October 23, 2025
Officers found a gun in a Hudson’s Bay High School student’s backpack at the Vancouver school Wednesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
WSU study finds spike in gun-related deaths among teens; Clark County school districts practice lockdown drills to prepare for emergencies
By The Citizen on October 22, 2025
A new study led by Washington State University researchers revealed that high school firearms-related deaths are dramatically increasing. Read more… Source: The Columbian
School nurses a ‘critical bridge’: Health care pros are spread thin in Vancouver schools
By The Citizen on October 18, 2025
Heather Williams spent 15 years working at a hospital before she became a school nurse in 2019. Read more… Source: The Columbian
William Lothspeich was Columbia River’s first principal in 1962; his grandson is following in his footsteps
By The Citizen on September 30, 2025
When Darby Meade became Columbia River High School’s new principal this year, he followed in the footsteps of his grandfather. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Career night for high-schoolers to explore military opportunities set Oct. 8 at Skyview High School
By The Citizen on September 26, 2025
A career night Oct. 8 will offer high-schoolers and their families information about joining the military. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver Public Schools classified employees set Sept. 11 for potential strike vote
By The Citizen on August 29, 2025
Classified employees with Vancouver Public Schools say they will vote Sept. 11 to authorize a strike if a new contract agreement cannot be reached with…
Clark County students get acquainted with new schedules and new schools
By The Citizen on August 26, 2025
Dozens of sixth-graders filed into three lines outside Jason Lee Middle School’s main entrance this morning to receive their class schedules. On the back side…