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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.

August 5, 2021

Washougal food truck business takes step forward

The Washougal School District’s food truck received a colorful makeover, featuring a logo inspired by recent Washougal High School graduate Luke Flock, on July 15. Flock submitted his idea as…

August 5, 2021

Registration open for Washougal preschool programs

The Washougal School District has opened registration for preschool programs for the 2021-22 school year. Classes for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds will begin in September at Cape Horn-Skye, Columbia River…

July 8, 2021

Washougal High to offer sports camps in July

Washougal High School is hosting a series of free summer sports camps this month for students entering third through eighth grades.  Washougal girls basketball coach Britney…

June 24, 2021

Washougal High receives produce donation

Washougal High School culinary students will use locally harvested produce that was raised on school grounds in their cooking classrooms this fall thanks to a donation from a community member.

June 24, 2021
Washougal High culinary arts teacher Brenda Hitchins has been named the Educational Service District 112's  Regional Teacher of the Year and will compete for the state title. (Contributed photo courtesy of Washougal School District)

‘An amazingly dedicated, innovative educator’

Brenda Hitchins challenges her Washougal High School culinary students to succeed, but also to not fear failure. If they accidentally crack an egg and break a yoke, for example, she’ll remind them that eggs are cheap and easily accessible, and encourage them to try again.

June 17, 2021
Washougal High School seniors wear face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and listen to a speech at their high school graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 12, 2021. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal grads reflect on facing, defeating challenges

Earlier this year, Washougal High School Principal Sheree Clark asked Ethan Mills, the school’s Associated Student Body president, to deliver some “inspiring life advice” to his fellow seniors at the school’s graduation ceremony. Recognizing the challenge in front of him Mills laced his reply with a hint of good-natured sarcasm.