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September 30, 2021

Washougal students celebrating Latinx Heritage Month

Kindergartners in the Washougal School District’s new dual-language classrooms are celebrating National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month through Oct. 15.  On Sept. 15, pupils created Costa…

September 23, 2021
The Washougal School District's elementary science curriculum includes a variety of "Mystery Doug" educational videos. (Screenshot by Doug Flanagan/ Post-Record)

Washougal board OKs curriculum despite objections

The Washougal School Board voted to adopt an elementary school science curriculum during its Sept. 14 meeting despite the objections from a parent, who called the educational platform “biased” due to its inclusion of two videos that promote mask-wearing as an effective means of preventing the spread of COVID-19.

September 9, 2021
Gause Elementary Teacher Brittni Nester helps student Madisyn Beaver with a project during a class session in November 2020. (Photo courtesy of Washougal School District)

Pandemic taking a toll on school staff

Officials in the Washougal School District leaders say they realize the COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll not just on students and families, but also on their own teachers and staff.