Good News Report
October 2026
The Good News highlights uplifting and inspiring stories of the students and staff in Evergreen Public Schools
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Youth Leadership Conference
Youth Leadership Conference
The Connect Evergreen coalition hosted its third annual Youth Leadership Conference on October 2, bringing together 122 students from across 7 middle and high schools for a day of connection, learning, and leadership development. Guided by the theme, “Connect. Create. Celebrate. Change.”, students engaged in leadership, wellness, advocacy, campaigning, and decision-making through interactive workshops and group activities.
This year, the conference expanded to include middle school students, creating more opportunities for young people to connect across schools and grade levels. Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of students who rated the overall event saying they liked or loved it. As a district-based coalition focused on preventing youth substance use through education, collaboration, and community connection, Connect Evergreen recognizes the importance of belonging and positive relationships in prevention. The conference empowered students to build connections, celebrate their voices, and explore ways to create positive change in their schools and communities.
Heritage Student Creates a New Way of Learning the Periodic Table
Heritage Student Creates a New Way of Learning the Periodic Table
Thanks to a fellow student's passion for sketching anime-style robots, chemistry students at Heritage High School have a new learning tool. Take a look at this interdisciplinary project and see how it is going to help students learn chemistry for years to come.
College Career Fair at Evergreen High School
College Career Fair at Evergreen High School
Way to go, Evergreen High School students! The College and Career Fair was a great success! With 77 vendors and representatives, the gym was filled with opportunities, conversations, and excitement about what comes next for EHS students!
SCHOOL & DISTRICT EVENTS
SCHOOL & DISTRICT EVENTS
Marrion LEGO CLUB...
Every week, Mr. Cleary’s room transforms into a world of imagination, creativity and a whole lot of fun. With 97 pounds of LEGOs and a new LEGO Challenge each week, students get to build with friends, work independently or team up with classmates they may not know yet. Of course, they’re building more than LEGO creations. They’re building friendships, learning to problem solve and how to collaborate with others.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
As part of Crestline Elementary School’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, students in the Spanish Language Club, led by teacher Stephanie Castrejon, shared their knowledge of Spanish-speaking countries and taught their classmates some basic conversational Spanish phrases during an all-school assembly.
Spanish Family Liaison, Adriana Ramirez hosted a beautiful Hispanic Heritage event fill with great food, music and educational information at the district building for families as well as staff here at ASC.
Union High School's League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) members hosted their annual Hispanic Heritage month celebration during the student-led assembly.
Burton Unity Day
Orange you glad about school unity? They are at Burton Elementary School, where students and staff wore orange outfits and bracelets for the school's annual Unity Day. The shared color shows the school's unity against bullying and supports kindness and inclusion.
Sunset Heads to Bi-Zi Farms
The Sharks enjoyed perfect weather for a field trip to Bi-Zi Farms!
Pioneer Color Run!
Pioneer's annual Color Run was a huge success as everyone got a little messy and had a whole lot of fun!
HallowGreen at Evergreen!
Evergreen High School students and staff hosted a fun-filled holiday themed event for students from all across Evergreen Public Schools.
RECOGNITION
RECOGNITION
Cascadia Tech Acadamy's Lance Landis Lands a $100,000 Award!
Construction technology teacher Lance Landis got quite a surprise when he arrived at Cascadia Tech Academy on Tuesday: a celebration of his winning a $100,000 grand prize in Harbor Freight's Tools for Schools Teaching Excellence program.
Heritage High School... Apple Cup Admissions Blitz
The T-Wolves took part in the Apple Cup Admissions Blitz. They had 32 offers of admission to either WSU Vancouver or Pullman. WAY TO GO T-WOLVES!!!
Congrats on your acceptance offers!
The Hearthwood Hawks Win September Attendance Award!
Congratulations to Hearthwood Elementary School. The Hawks attendance in September was 13% higher than last September! That was the best improvement in the district for the month of September. The district attendance team honored them and Captain Hawk with the Evergreen Attendance Award for the month of September!
Thank You Principals!
October is National Principals Month, and we would like to take a moment to recognize the 38 wonderful campus leaders we have in Evergreen Public Schools. We are so fortunate to have dedicated principals who keep students at the center of everything we do.
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