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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.

September 2, 2021

Washougal school grounds receive facelift

The Washougal School District’s new facilities, maintenance and grounds supervisor is leading an effort to prepare school grounds for the 2021-22 school year. “We identified our…

August 26, 2021

Washougal summer school expands

The Washougal School District said it provided more educational opportunities than ever this summer, taking advantage of federal funding to serve 319 students. The summer school offered programs designed to…

August 19, 2021
Washougal eighth-grader Jocelyn Guajardo, works on a bridge-building project during a recent Washougal School District summer school class session. District leaders have confirmed that all students and staff members must continue to wear masks while in school buildings during the 2021-22 school year. (Contributed photo courtesy of the Washougal School District)

Washougal School Board resumes in-person meetings

The Washougal School Board resumed in-person meetings this month for the first time since a May 25 school board meeting ended in disruption and police citations against three community members.