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Mission and Vision

Working together with the community, Washougal School District will provide a high quality educational system that inspires all students to vigorously pursue educational excellence and become responsible citizens. Each student will:

Set high expectations and work to attain them.

Demonstrate knowledge, skills and application of the academic learning requirements in reading, writing, mathematics, science, health and fitness and the arts.

Contribute to the betterment of school and community.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills that reflect responsible citizenship in a democratic society.

Use and apply technology appropriately.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of a language other than English and an understanding of the role of world languages in a global community.

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active, safe and healthy life.

Through academic and career planning and development, each student will graduate prepared to compete and succeed in post-secondary education and work.

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• Graduation Ceremonies for Washougal High School and Excelsior High School (posted 5-24-2013)
  Graduation for Excelsior High School will be on Friday, June 14, 2013, at 4 PM in the Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th Street.
  Graduation for Washougal High School will be on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 5 PM at Fishback Stadium, 1201 39th Street.
  
  Other important dates for graduates and their families:
  June 7 - Cap & Gown Delivery during lunchtime - WHS Commons
  June 12 - Baccalaureate - Washburn Performing Arts Center, 7 PM (not a district sponored event)
  June 13 - Senior Awards Night, WHS Commons & Washburn Auditorium, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
  June 14 - Graduation Practice, 8 AM followed by Senior Assembly, Main WHS Gym, 9:43 AM
  June 14 - Excelsior High School Graduation - Washburn Performing Arts Center, 4 PM
  June 15 - Washougal High School Graduation - Fishback Stadium, 5 PM
  
  
• Thank You Breakfast for Hathaway Volunteers! (posted 5-23-2013)
  Hathaway Elementary School volunteers were thanked by appreciative teachers and staff at a special breakfast event on Thursday May 23rd. A very sincere "Thank You" to all Washougal schools volunteers who give so much of their time and effort to provide important support to educators and our students.
  
  
• Washougal School District Office and All Schools Closed Monday May 27 for Memorial Day (posted 5-23-2013)
  All Washougal Schools and the District Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2013.
  
  
  
  
• Student Stride for Education Celebrates 10th Year (posted 5-21-2013)
  550 participants and countless volunteers celebrated the 10th Annual Student Stride for Education on Saturday, raising almost $20,000 for the Washougal Schools Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides teacher grants and scholarships for Washougal.
  
  The Student Stride for Education is a family-friendly event to promote fitness and learning, comprised of a 5K race for experienced runners, closed-course runs for grades K-5, and a ‘Kiddie Dash’ for those 5 and under. In its 10 years, approximately $200,000 has been raised through the sponsorship of local businesses.
  Watercare Industrial Services and Waste Connections have been major sponsors for all 10 years, having donated $25,000 each over that time. Discovery Dental has been the title sponsor for the past four years donating approximately $20,000 in that time. To read more, please visit the Student Success Blog.
  
  
• Rotary Scholar of the Month for May: Mackenzie Kitchen (posted 5-8-2013)
  Mackenzie Kitchen was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for May 2013. Mackenzie is a sophomore at Washougal High School and has a 3.6 GPA. Misty Young, WHS Athletic Secretary, says "Mackenzie is a fabulous student and athlete." Mackenzie's Geometry Teacher, Karen Wysaske, describes her as "always a joy to have in class; she comes in with a smile and gives her best in math, regardless of whatever else is happening." To read more, please visit the Student Success Blog.
  
  
• Kindergarten Registration Begins April 29, 2013 (posted 4-24-2013)
  All children 5 years old by September 1, 2013 are encouraged to register for kindergarten beginning April 29, 2013. Registration requires an Original Birth Certificate and Proof of Immunization as required by Washington State. Registrations are processed at the school your child will attend, as detailed on the school boundary map. Information about registration hours and locations can be viewed here. We are excited to welcome the Class of 2026! Please click here to download a printable flier with Kindergarten information.
  
  
• Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Free Summer Kindergarten for Qualifying Students (posted 4-24-2013)
  Ready, Set, Kindergarten! is a FREE summer program for students entering kindergarten in September 2013. Students are assessed to see if they qualify for the program May 6 - May 10 at Hathaway Portable C, from 9:00 AM to 4:00. Please schedule an appointment with Lisa Young by calling 360-954-3895 or e-mailing lisa.young@washougalsd.org. Parents are required to attend three educational classes offered during this valuable summer program. These classes will be scheduled throughout the 6 week session for the parent's convenience. The Summer Kindergarten Program runs Monday through Thursday July 8 through August 15, 2013. Lunch is provided each day for students. Bussing to and from school is available within the Hathaway School boundary.
  
  
• Open Invitation to Join the "Partners for Schools" Group (posted 10-4-2012)
  In an effort to foster two-way communication and increase community understanding of school achievements and issues, the Washougal School District is assembling a group of key community members called Partners for Schools. 
  
  Any community member is welcome to join; however, to be a part of Partners for Schools, they must sign up. They just need to send an e-mail to Partners@washougalsd.org to receive a Google Group invitation. To read more, please click here.
  
  
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  Non-Discrimination Policy

  Washougal School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

  Title IX Officer: Allan Fleck
  4855 Evergreen Way
  Washougal, WA  98671  
  (360) 954-3021

  ADA Coordinator: Allan Fleck
  4855 Evergreen Way
  Washougal, WA  98671  
  (360) 954-3021

  Section 504 coordinator: Allan Fleck
  4855 Evergreen Way
  Washougal, WA  98671  
  (360) 954-3021