Vision

Our Vision:

Washougal knows, nurtures, and challenges all students to rise!

WSD Strategic Plan 2025:

This document represents a comprehensive strategic planning process that began in November 2018, and includes input from Washougal School District community, parents, students and staff. These stakeholder groups met in person and online to share ideas which were distilled by a steering committee representing all of these groups. This culminated in a shared vision and goals to be adopted by the Washougal School Board. The board invited community input during our mid-point check-in process at the start of 2022, and has adopted a revised Strategic Plan 2025, with a focus on clear metrics for our progress and shared work.

A printable version of the Strategic Plan can be found here.

Tiles showing progress toward the strategic plan goals. Click link for accessible version.

Six pillars guiding the work to see Washougal become one of the top performing districts in the state.

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Goal: We will invest in attracting, retaining and developing excellent teachers and staff. We will provide relevant, rigorous and supportive instruction with high expectations for all students.

  • KNOW
    • Identify and seek effective supports for each child (Highly Capable, Special Needs, English Language Learners)

    • Elevate student expectations and encourage higher community aspirations

  • NURTURE
    • Develop and use multi-tiered systems of support

    • Implement differentiation and scaffolding

    • Model and encourage a growth mindset

    • Develop and use Social-Emotional Learning curriculum

  • CHALLENGE
    • Encourage students to enroll in AP coursework and provide supports to ensure they are successful

    • Offer industry certifications

    • Increase student engagement by using modern and innovative teaching methods

Orange briefcase with rays shooting upGOAL: We will prepare students to contribute to the community they live in, whether in skilled trades, higher education, military service or professional careers.

  • KNOW
    • Develop an articulated High School and Beyond Plan for all students

    • Each student develops a personalized pathway for their future

    • Provide opportunities for students to explore future interests

  • NURTURE
    • Utilize community members with training and experience to provide mentorships and apprenticeships

  • CHALLENGE
    • Utilize projects and assignments that allow students to communicate and demonstrate knowledge

Gold scale balance with rays shooting upGOAL: We will address the unique challenges and barriers students may need by providing opportunities that lead to equitable outcomes. We will prepare every student to connect and contribute to the community in which they live.

  • KNOW
    • Recognize and support populations of students who have been historically underserved to eliminate gaps in outcomes and achievement

    • Learn the many assets and strengths of families, students, and their respective communities

  • NURTURE
    • Develop culturally responsive practices

    • Ensure inclusive environments that value contributions from all groups

    • Utilize trauma-informed pedagogy

    • Provide staff and students space to develop agency, and shift ownership of learning from teachers to students

  • CHALLENGE
    • Engage in intentional efforts that eliminate the achievement gaps that
      persist for students

    • Hire a diverse workforce that reflects the students we serve

    • Create a process to ensure equity is at the center of all decision-making

Green human outline with rays shooting upGOAL: We will ensure all students are involved in innovative, artistic, creative, vocational, and intellectual pursuits, so they develop confidence, understanding, and agency in the classroom and beyond.

  • KNOW
    • Empower students to put forth the effort to find academic, social, and emotional success

    • Capitalize on student strengths, interests, and experiences and celebrate different ways to apply learning

    • Develop each student’s understanding of their identity as a learner

  • NURTURE
    • Recruit and encourage students to participate in a variety of opportunities

    • Encourage students to participate in visual and performing arts starting at a young age

    • Eliminate barriers to participate for students without financial or emotional supports

  • CHALLENGE
    • Grow student interest and connect them with co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

    • Assist staff and students in cultivating a growth mindset

 

Blue hands shaking each other with rays shooting upGOAL: We will partner to build culturally responsive schools, where all children are known, supported, and connected through positive relationships in a safe environment.

  • KNOW
    • Identify student social-emotional needs and seek resources to support them

    • Provide authentic, real-life and engaging mentorships and learn about our students

    • Develop connections and relationships within Washougal so staff and students can contribute to the community

    • Prioritize effective two-way communications to engage families and community with schools

  • NURTURE
    • Work with service organizations, businesses, social service providers, families, students, and staff

    • Encourage students to develop perseverance, determination, and resiliency

    • Partner with early learning providers

    • Invest in birth to three programs

    • Partner with community organizations to support student mental health and wellbeing

    • Ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment

    • Connect volunteers with service opportunities in schools

  • CHALLENGE
    • Seek partnerships to provide engaging opportunities for students

    • Reduce challenges and barriers to parental participation

Hand with coin with rays shooting upGOAL: We will maximize resources to create opportunities for our students through a transparent budget process that aligns with our priorities for student achievement and operations of the district. Every dollar matters.

  • KNOW
    • Realign budget codes to track expenditures by location and source fund
    • Identify priorities and opportunities to best serve students
  • NURTURE
    • Provide an inviting, safe, and well-maintained physical environment that inspires community pride
    • Invest in repairs and replacement of equipment and fixtures to keep schools bright and welcoming environments
    • Develop a realistic staffing model and four-year budget plan focused on improving student achievement
    • Retain and invest in excellent staff
  • CHALLENGE
    • Engage families and community in budget development
    • Ensure that our funds are providing optimal access for student success
    • Be transparent and accountable for all expenditures

 

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