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Washougal School District tightens security

Officials cite no significant safety concerns, however

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The Washougal School District is tightening security at three of its schools — including Washougal High, pictured here in 2022 — by locking gates during the school day. (Doug Flanagan/The Columbian files)

The Washougal School District is tightening security at three of its schools by locking gates during the school day to better enforce its long-standing closed-campus policy.

District officials said in a press release April 23 that gates at Washougal High School, Gause Elementary and Excelsior, which have adjacent campuses, will now be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

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