Good News Report
June 10, 2025
The Good News highlights uplifting and inspiring stories of the students and staff in Evergreen Public Schools
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COMMUNITY BUILDING
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Standout Senior Spotlights
Standout Senior Spotlights
The communications department did video spotlights of a graduating seniors from each of our six high schools. View all six on YouTube
The communications department did video spotlights of a graduating seniors from each of our six high schools. View all six on YouTube
Mountain View High School - Standout Senior
Mountain View High School - Standout Senior
Izzie Oja has enjoyed her dual-language program so much, she now wants to be a dual-language teacher. Click on the video an enjoy.
Grad Walk Tradition Continues - Evergreen High School (EHS) - Burton Elementary School
Grad Walk Tradition Continues - Evergreen High School (EHS) - Burton Elementary School
Evergreen High School at Burton Elementary School. Way to go, EHS grads!!
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School - Toured Several Elementary Schools
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School - Toured Several Elementary Schools
Reliving memories and inspiring the next generation to achieve their dreams.
Heritage High School - T-Wolves Toured Several Elementary Schools
Heritage High School - T-Wolves Toured Several Elementary Schools
T-Wolves graduates visited future Timberwolves on their annual Grad Walk.
2025 Pride Clothing Swap
2025 Pride Clothing Swap
Evergreen Public Schools recently hosted its annual Pride Clothing Swap, welcoming the community to shop for clothes and accessories and find "new-to-you" treasures. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the generous donors and incredible volunteers who made this event such a success! We also extend our deep appreciation to our amazing community partners for joining us and sharing valuable resources and information: UTOPIA PDX, Wild Heart Society, The Queer Community Network, PFLAG, Janus Youth Programs, C-TRAN, YWCA, The Trevor Project, and the Queer Youth Resource Center. Your presence made a meaningful impact - thank you for supporting our students and families.
Mountain View High School Special Preview Performance of Newsies
Mountain View High School Special Preview Performance of Newsies
Mountain View students held a matinee preview of Newsies for Silver Star Elementary School, Fisher's Landing Elementary School and Wy'east Middle School students.
Frontier Middle School - Mock Congressional Hearing
Frontier Middle School - Mock Congressional Hearing
Students at Frontier Middle School presented their understanding of the Constitution in a Mock Congressional Hearing. Local community members provided their time by participating as judges as part of the We the People Civic Education Program. U.S. History teacher Tracy Rupprecht was able to take part in the training program last year and finds great satisfaction in the level of student engagement in the curriculum, as well as the value of Civic Education. The program is currently being offered to teachers throughout Washington State.
Fisher's Landing Elementary School -Fifth Graders Visit Vancouver City Hall
Fisher's Landing Elementary School -Fifth Graders Visit Vancouver City Hall
Fifth graders at Fisher's Landing Elementary School got a behind-the-scenes look at their city's government with a tour of Vancouver City Hall. The students met and asked questions of Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Councilor Sarah J. Fox, and toured and met staff from the Permit Center; Budget Office; Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services; and CVTV cable access.
Marrion Elementary School - Student Council
Marrion Elementary School - Student Council
Marrion Student Council has done some amazing things this year. The goal of Student Council was to build community and strengthen our ties with each other. Our theme for the year was "Together." They set up a school wide art project, creating a mural on the cafeteria window, that everyone added to throughout the year. First everyone made a star because together...we shine. Then we made leaves because Together...we "Leaf A Lasting Impression." Flowers were third because Together..."We Grow." Ending with something that flies because Together..."We Soar." On the back of every sign made were written words of affirmation. As kids entered for lunch they were greeted with signs saying: You Are Loved, You Are Beautiful, You Are Unique, Be You, Be Happy, Be Strong, You Are Special. The last school wide art project was to decorate a popsicle stick. They were all placed together and framed.
Hollingsworth Academy - Family Night
Hollingsworth Academy - Family Night
Students got to show their families all the great things they have been doing at school this year. Their were stations set-up throughout the school with fun art projects, sports, prizes and Karaoke.
Mountain View High School - "How to Adult" - Project
Mountain View High School - "How to Adult" - Project
Mrs. Ortega and Ms. LaGrow's Junior English classes had a special hands-on learning experience with members of the Oregon Region Sports Car Club of America. Nine club members brought their sports cars, along with Mrs. Ortega's own, to teach students practical car maintenance skills. Students learned how to change a tire, check vital vehicle systems, recognize when maintenance is needed, and drive safely. They took notes, asked questions, and even snapped photos with the cars. This event is part of their ongoing "How to Adult" project, where students are creating practical guidebooks aimed at 17 to 21 year old. According to many students, this has been one of their favorite lessons of the unit.
Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) - Imagineers Showcase
Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) - Imagineers Showcase
After six weeks of exploration, innovation, and collaboration, the young minds of the EPS Imagineers Enrichment Club from 9 elementary schools proudly shared the results of their hard work during a special evening showcase on May 27 at Illahee Elementary School. Students worked individually and in teams to tackle complex, real-world challenges through problem-based learning investigations, engaging with science, engineering, and design in exciting and meaningful ways. Working from imaginative prompts such as "Operation Clean Water: Finding the Best Way to Remover Pollution," Farming for the Future: Growing Food on an Alien Planet," and "Mission: Build a Biodome - Surviving the Harsh Martian Environment," students demonstrated not only deep thinking and creativity but also collaboration, perseverance, and problem-solving skills. Throughout the six-week program, students transformed into engineers, scientists, and explorers, developing innovative solutions to futuristic scenarios such as designing amphibious exploration vehicles and planning sustainable habitats for life on distant planets. Their final presentations reflected critical thinking, scientific understanding, and teamwork. The showcase was an incredible celebration of student voice, creativity, and STEM learning. These students took on big challenges and worked together to imagine and build thoughtful, inventive responses to real and imagined global issues. We couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments.
Evergreen High School, Mountain View High School, Union High School - Professional Musician - Gabrial McNair
Evergreen High School, Mountain View High School, Union High School - Professional Musician - Gabrial McNair
A special "Thank You!" to professional musician Gabrial McNair (No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, Sublime with Rome/Rome Ramirez, Olso) for speaking to band students. Gabrial answered questions about touring and performing with his various bands, stressed the importance of practice and collaboration in music, and encouraged students to find space for music in their lives after graduation.
Columbia Valley Elementary School - BMX Action
Columbia Valley Elementary School - BMX Action
Students and staff were treated to a high flying BMX assembly. The Stuntmasters also shared lessons about bike safety and the importance of good communication.
Frontier Middle School - Portland Rose Festival Junior Parade
Frontier Middle School - Portland Rose Festival Junior Parade
The Frontier Middle School band and drill team represented our district in the Portland Rose Festival Junior Parade. Thank you to band director Jennifer Ferguson for sharing the photos.
Orchards Elementary School - Fifth Grade Celebration
Orchards Elementary School - Fifth Grade Celebration
Fifth grade students were joined by their families, teachers and staff as they gathered under the outdoor playground structure to celebrate graduation.
Crestline Elementary School - Vancouver Police Department
Crestline Elementary School - Vancouver Police Department
Vancouver Police Department Sergeant Ryan Starbuck, K9 Tex, Office Jason Haigwood, and K9 Remi delighted the students/staff with an exciting demonstration.
Cascade Middle School - 8th Grade Celebration
Cascade Middle School - 8th Grade Celebration
Eighth graders went to Bullwinkle's in Wilsonville for their end of the year celebration. They enjoyed rides, games, food and, best of all, hanging out with friends. A wonderful way to celebrate the end to their middle school years.
RECOGNITION
RECOGNITION
Sunset Elementary School - Kinslee Kaufman
Sunset Elementary School - Kinslee Kaufman
Fifth grader, Kinslee, was selected by AAA Washington to be included in the 2025 AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame. Kinslee was nominated by her teacher Mr. Ortiz.
Wy'east Middle School - Outstanding 8th Graders
Wy'east Middle School - Outstanding 8th Graders
Eighth graders and their families gathered in the school's den for a final award ceremony. Students were honored for achievement in academics, all-around character and outstanding attendance.
Laurie J. Treosti Memorial Scholarship - Heritage High School (HHS) - Evergreen High School (EHS)
Laurie J. Treosti Memorial Scholarship - Heritage High School (HHS) - Evergreen High School (EHS)
Three students have been named the 2025 recipients of the Laurie J. Treosti Memorial Scholarship. Corinne Tyler of HHS and Khue Dinh and Jae Rodriguez-Hernandez of EHS each earned a $1,000 scholarship. The awards are given to former students of Mill Plain Elementary School in the memory of Mrs. T, a former teacher at Mill Plain who impacted the lives of countless students and families during her 44-year career. Congratulations Corinne, Khue and Jae!
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