Good News Report

March 25, 2025

The Good News highlights uplifting and inspiring stories of the students and staff in Evergreen Public Schools

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Heritage High School - Second Annual Noche de Ciencias

Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School (HeLa high) - Annual Culture Fair

These Kids Can Cook - Emerald, Endeavour, Mill Plain and Sifton Elementary Schools

Columbia Valley Elementary School And Union High School Football Team - Camp Read S'more

Marrion Elementary School - Chicken Club

Pacific and Shahala Middle School - Unified Basketball

RECOGNITION

Educator Of The Year - Nancy Brown

Henrietta Lacks High School (HeLa) - Marshall Awards

Riverview Elementary School - Student of the Month Celebration

York Elementary School - Basketball District Champs

Read Across America - Books & Bites Celebration

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Heritage High School - Second Annual Noche de Ciencias

Heritage hosted the second annual Noche de Ciencias, an evening of fun STEM activities for elementary students and their families. This event was presented by our Dual Language and club leaders, EPS CTE and SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) for elementary students.

Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School (HeLa high) - Annual Culture Fair

HeLa celebrated diversity of its community with its annual Culture Fair. The event featured students modeling traditional clothing from their families' cultures, and a slew of performance, including music, a tai chi demonstration and show of Scottish fencing. And there was food and drinks to sample.

These Kids Can Cook - Emerald, Endeavour, Mill Plain and Sifton Elementary Schools

The elementary students prepared some amazing dishes in the culinary facilities at Wy'east Middle School. This is part of the Discovery Kitchen Cookoff competition series that is sponsored by our dining services partner, Chartwells K12. Superintendent Dr. Christine Moloney and School Board Vice President Ginny Gronwoldt were part of the panel of judges.

Columbia Valley Elementary School And Union High School Football Team - Camp Read S'more

Family Night - was a great night of reading, games, and special celebrity read-aloud from Mrs. Crone and the Union High School football team.

Marrion Elementary School - Chicken Club

Many people are watching the live eagle cam of the baby eagles in Big Bear-but at Marrion they are pretty excited about our baby chicks. The Chicken Club is learning all about the incubation period and have been waiting anxiously for this moment.

Pacific and Shahala Middle School - Unified Basketball

Pacific Middle School hosted Shahala Middle School for the first ever Unified Basketball game. The Unified Basketball program is new this year at Pacific Middle School. Thank you to all our participants and supporters. They can't wait for the rematch.

RECOGNITION

Educator Of The Year - Nancy Brown

Congratulations to Nancy Brown, a school counselor at Pioneer Elementary School, who earned the district's Educator of the Year Award from the Evergreen School District Foundation (ESDF) and Dutch Bros East Vancouver. Ms. Brown was surprised when a group that included ESDF President Jason Huggins, Superintendent Dr. Christine Moloney and Board President Jacqueline Weatherspoon showed up at school to share the great news! As one of her colleagues wrote in a nomination letter, "Nancy's dedication to not only students at Pioneer, but all of Evergreen Public Schools, is simply incredible and has had an astounding impact on our Evergreen community.

Kyla Palmer and Raquel Nelson

Henrietta Lacks High School (HeLa) - Marshall Awards

Congratulations to two outstanding seniors, Kyla Palmer & Raquel Nelson, who were honored as finalist for the prestigious Marshall Awards. These awards celebrate leadership excellence in Clark County, recognizing outstanding high school seniors and adults under age 35. The Historic Trust is honored to continue this annual tradition that began in 1989. General George C. Marshall's leadership legacy has shaped and inspired generations of leaders in Clark County since his time as commander of the Vancouver Barracks from 1936 to 1938. The Marshall Leadership Awards honor and uplift emerging local leaders who embody General Marshall's value of integrity, candor, courage, and preparedness in their commitment to serving the greater good. Marshall Award recipients receive stipends for higher education or professional development and participate in events with The Historic Trust and the City of Vancouver throughout the year.

Riverview Elementary School - Student of the Month Celebration

We are excited to celebrate our amazing students who were recognized in February for exemplifying the core value of Belonging. These students go above and beyond in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone. Their kindness and commitment to making Riverview fell like a community where everyone belongs is truly inspiring. Let's continue to encourage and support one another as we build an even stronger sense of belonging at Riverview. Congratulations to all our students of the month - you make us proud.

York Elementary School - Basketball District Champs

Congratulations to the 5th grade basketball team for winning the district championship. These 7 kids played hard. We appreciate Coach Brittany for volunteering her time to help these kids improve their skills.

Read Across America - Books & Bites Celebration

First graders and family members at all our elementary schools celebrated Reading Across America with breakfast courtesy of the new Bites & Books partner Read Northwest. Each student also received a book thanks to a generous donation from the Evergreen School District Foundation and book sponsor Wellpoint WA.