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Vision:
Together, entrusted with and accountable for the success of each student.

Mission:
Creating a supportive and welcoming environment for student success, our schools and community will collaborate to ensure all students become self- reliant, well-rounded, and productive citizens through a broad range of opportunities.

Our Goals are to assure that:
Each student will develop a strong academic foundation that includes the arts, health, technology, and second language skills.

Each student will develop the ability to use time effectively, think critically, work cooperatively, and utilize a variety of skills to solve real world problems.

Each student will develop civic and cultural understanding, an appreciation of diversity, and an ability to engage in civil discourse within a democratic society.

Each student will develop an understanding of life-long fitness and the skills needed to make healthy choices.

Each student will develop effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and communicating to a variety of audiences, and demonstrate positive and appropriate social interaction.

Each student will leave high school ready to assume adult responsibilities, manage resources, successfully apply for opportunities, live independently, collaborate as a member of a team, and commit to hard work.

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• School Board Approves Bond for February 10, 2015 Election (posted 12-17-2014)
  Washougal voters will be asked to cast ballots in the February 10, 2015 election on a general obligation capital bond. The bond will be $57,685,000, and would take care of critical facility needs for the school district, helping provide a safe, positive learning environment. The bond would fund construction of a new elementary school and a larger and more secure replacements for Jemtegaard Middle School and Excelsior High School. It would also fund security upgrades in every school in the district. For a list of all projects included in the bond, frequently asked questions, a property tax calculator, and information on registering to vote, please view our bond video below and visit our bond website.
  
  Please Watch this Video to learn more about the bond and the projects it would support.
  
  
  
  
• School Board Appreciation Month (posted 1-13-2015)
  
  January is School Board Appreciation Month in the State of Washington. Please join us in sharing appreciation for the great work that our Board Members Ron Dinius, Elaine Pfeifer, Karen Rubino, Teresa Lees, and Bruce Westfall perform in promoting student learning and guiding our school district.
  
  Our board members will be recognized for their dedication and leadership at the January 13, 2015 school board meeting, and presented with a certificate from the Washington State School Directors Association.
  
  School Board members are elected volunteers, serving the community through their work governing our educational system. The school board works with the superintendent to create a vision for high performing schools with a supportive, welcoming environment for student success. The school board also sets accountability standards and monitors student progress toward district goals, as well as establishing policies and budgets to implement the broader mission of the district. Thank you board members!
  
  
• Rotary Scholar of the Month for January 2015: Joshua Stout (posted 1-13-2015)
  Joshua Stout was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for January 2015. Joshua is a sophomore at Washougal High School and has a GPA of 3.950. Marcee Salas, Joshua’s English Teacher, describes him as “hard working, polite, and an overall great student.” Brian Eggleston, Joshua’s Spanish Teacher, adds that “Josh has a natural spirit of inquiry that I would love to see in more students; he enjoys learning new concepts and practicing them in speaking, reading, writing, and listening, and he asks thoughtful questions to deepen his skills and knowledge.” Geometry Teacher Karen Wysaske says “Josh is one of the hardest working students I have ever had. He perseveres no matter how challenging the problems are.” To read more, please visit our Student Success Blog. Congratulations Joshua!
  
  
• Bruce Westfall Appointed to School Board (posted 12-10-2014)
  Washougal School District welcomed its newest school board member, Bruce Westfall, at the December 10 school board meeting. A teacher in the Camas School District, Westfall will represent the patrons in Director District 3.
  
  Westfall and his wife, Anita, who is also an educator, have lived in Washougal since 2005 and in Clark County since 1985. After a career as a newspaper reporter, Westfall made the change to education and has been teaching 14 years in Camas at the 5th and 6th grade levels. He has three grown children who attended Evergreen School District schools.
  
  Teaching has been fun, energizing and challenging to be around kids, but more importantly, we've seen how education can elevate the lives of young people and improve the lives of those around them, Westfall said in his letter of interest to the Washougal School Board. "I also believe that a good, strong school system can elevate a community, as well." The Westfalls' interests in children and education reach beyond the local area.  They have traveled and worked with kids in places like Romania, Kenya, Uganda and Honduras and support scholarships for students in Central America and Africa.
  
  "I deeply appreciate the tremendous commitment made by those who serve on the School Board," said Dawn Tarzian, Washougal School District Superintendent. "The guidance I receive from the Board as superintendent is invaluable to the quality of our system and the focus of our educational program. Bruce Westfall will bring years of experience in education, journalism and global volunteerism to the goals and vision of our Washougal School system."
  
  
• Planning for Inclement Weather (posted 11-12-2014)
  As local temperatures start to drop near freezing, we are reminded that winter weather has begun and careful attention must be given to safe travel to and from school. Two or three hour late starts are needed when hazardous road conditions exist. These conditions can be experienced District-wide or just in the higher elevations in the eastern part of the district. 
  
  Each year patrons ask why the District does not conduct late start at some schools while leaving others open. There are a number of reasons why this is not feasible. Our high school students come from all corners of the District, preventing safe travel for some students who need to be attending the same classes with students from lower elevation neighborhoods. In addition, many parents have transferred their students from a “neighborhood” school to a different District school, requiring that their child be transported to or from an area affected by frosty weather. Our bus transportation system is also involved as our capacity to run routes at the regular start time and at late start time on the same day is very limited. For these reasons, the solution is to conduct a late start District-wide, which allows county vehicles time to plow roads and time for temperatures to rise before putting school buses on the roads. We combine snow routes with a two or three hour late start to allow safe bus travel on mornings where snow and ice create hazardous road conditions. 
  
  Please keep your phone charged and close during the coming months so that our automated phone system can keep you up-dated regarding changes to the school day due to weather conditions. The District will also provide late opening or closure decisions to both local radio and TV stations. 
  
  Please note the following details involved in 2 hour late starts and early closure events: 
  
  
  When there is a 2 hour late start 
  The school start time is adjusted forward exactly 2 hours.  Your child's bus pickup time is also adjusted forward 2 hours. 
  There is no AM Preschool, and PM Preschool is held as usual on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  
  There is no early release on a Wednesday if we have a 2 hour late start.  School for all grades K-12 will end at the non-Wednesday release time
  The SPACE Program will start at 8:30 AM
  Community Education Classes are held as normal, except those that meet immediately after school on an early release Wednesday, as the early release will not take place
  There is no Skills Center bus at WHS
  There are no before school programs at all schools
  All Special Education routes are also 2 hours late
  The Southwest Washington Childcare Consortium at Hathaway will run as usual 
  
  When there is a 3 hour late start 
  The school start time is adjusted forward exactly 3 hours.  Your child's bus pickup time is also adjusted forward 3 hours. 
  There is no AM Preschool, and PM Preschool is held as usual on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  
  There is no early release on a Wednesday if we have a 3 hour late start.  School for all grades K-12 will end at the non-Wednesday release time
  The SPACE Program will start at 9:30 AM
  Community Education Classes are held as normal, except those that meet immediately after school on an early release Wednesday, as the early release will not take place
  There is no Skills Center bus at WHS
  There are no before school programs at all schools
  All Special Education routes are also 3 hours late
  The Southwest Washington Childcare Consortium at Hathaway will run as usual 
  
  When school is canceled:
  There is no Skills Center bus
  There is no preschool or SPACE program
  There are no before or after school activities or athletics
  There are no Community Education classes
  The Southwest Washington Childcare Consortium at Hathaway will run as usual
  
  
  
  
• Videos Highlight Robotics Class Successes (posted 11-10-2014)
  This fall Washougal School District began offering robotics as part of its middle school science curriculum. Students use Lego Robotics kits to build a robot that can be programmed to move, follow commands and make sounds. Check out these videos that show some of the beginning level programming students have already learned in just the first few months of school.
  
  
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• When to Keep Your Child Home From School (posted 11-4-2014)
  The Washougal School District Nurses have provided this guidance to support parents in making the difficult decision about when to keep your child home from school if you think they are sick. In general, if you suspect your child is sick, please keep him/her home from school. This not only benefits your child but other children and staff in the classroom at school.
  
  Here are some important signs of illness are:
  1. A temperature of more than 100.0 F orally
  2. Nausea or vomiting
  3. Stomachache
  4. Diarrhea
  5. Pale or flushed face
  6. Headache
  7. Persistent cough
  8. Earache
  9. Thick yellowish discharge from nose
  10. Sore throat
  11. Rash or infection of the skin
  12. Red or pink eyes
  13. Loss of energy or decrease in activity.
  
  If your child has any of these symptoms when it is time for school, it is best that he/she stay home. Most childhood illnesses are over soon and no cause for worry. But, if the symptoms are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, you should contact your private source of medical care.
  
  Children sometimes use illness as an excuse to miss school. On the other hand, some children force themselves to go to school even though they are sick. There may be times that your child does not show signs of the above-noted symptoms but may be ill. It is up to you to be alert to your child's health and to decide when it is best to send him/her to school.
  
  Generally, your child may return to school when he/she is free of signs of illness. However, there may be times when it is necessary for your child to see your source of medical care before returning to school. Please call your school nurse if you have any questions regarding a specific condition.
  
  If your child complains of being sick or does not look well after he/she reaches school, the school's nurse or office staff will contact you. Therefore, it is important that you provide the school with up-to-date information and phone numbers to call in case it is necessary to contact you.
  
  
• Free Dental Care for Students for Washougal Students (posted 9-18-2014)
  Medical Teams International will provide a couple days of free on-site dental care to Washougal students this fall. Through this mobile service, a dentist and dental assistants will provide needed dental care for students who otherwise can't afford it. Parent do not need to be present during the treatment, however medical and permission forms must be completed in advance.
  
  If your child has unmet dental needs, please contact your school's secretary to find out more, and to sign up for treatment. You may also download additional information about this free dental care in English or Spanish. This link includes the required medical forms.

• Videos Highlighting Instructional Program in Washougal (posted 1-27-2013)
  The Washougal School District has produced two videos to help inform patrons about the amazing work going on in Washougal's schools. They are based on the work in the Washougal Commitment, a document that states our mission and vision, which were created through the year long community visioning process.
  
  

  Click here to watch a video showcasing the great work our students and staff are doing.		Click here to look at how our students are using powerful, 21st Century learning tools in their classrooms.

  
  
• Click here to read archived news stories that were previously featured on this page
  
  
  
  

  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