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Happy Independence Day
Northwest Regional Education Service District will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
07/03/2025 10:06 AM
NWRESD Board Gains New Member, Welcomes One Back
“These two public servants are proven community leaders and dedicated to our work," says Superintendent Dan Goldman. "I’m especially looking forward to the partnerships we’ll continue to build in Columbia and Washington counties.”
06/30/2025 9:18 AM
Little Free Library additions, Family Leadership Council, and more!
Take a look at our May/June newsletter to learn more about what the NW Early Learning Hub has been up to. Subscribe to learn more about local resources while you're there!
06/18/2025 1:48 PM
Observing the Juneteenth Holiday
All schools and service centers will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
06/16/2025
School Attendance is a Family Affair
After missing most of her freshman and sophomore years, Cheyanne, now a junior at Jewell High School, says she’s rarely absent. Getting her back to the classroom has been years in the making. Her mom says it started back in sixth grade.
06/12/2025 10:06 PM
Farewell to Board Member Miriam Meneses-Rios
Miriam says participating in thoughtful conversations about how to support students and families better and then ensuring policies were in place to support that work is a highlight of her tenure. She also enjoyed thinking outside the box about how to deliver programs and services to rural schools th
06/12/2025 3:32 PM
School Medicaid Manager Featured on SBO Perspectives Podcast
Medicaid is one of the few funding sources that reimburses schools for the health services they already provide, offering critical support amid budget constraints. Learn more about how this vital funding stream is helping school districts in Oregon.
06/12/2025 2:25 PM
Notice of Budget Hearing
A public meeting of the Northwest Regional Education Service District will be held as an in-person and virtual meeting on June 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
06/06/2025 7:46 AM
Join Us As We Celebrate Pride Month 🌈
Pride Month is celebrated in the United States from June 1-30. It is a time to celebrate people who are Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual, Genderfluid, and Nonbinary, as well as heterosexual and cisgender allies.
06/05/2025 11:18 AM
Southwest Connection Features Art Contest Winner
Congrats to Clatskanie High Schooler Grace Hadley on being featured by the Southwest Connection. Grace won an art contest run by our Northwest Early Learning Hub, and her artwork is now featured on early literacy toolkits and a little free library in St. Helens.
06/04/2025 4:07 PM
🧠 Help Students Thrive After Traumatic Brain Injuries: Join Our Collaborative Network
Are you passionate about supporting students with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions? Join our region's TBI team (Region 8) and be part of a collaborative network making a real impact!
05/29/2025 2:41 PM
Turn Career Curiosity into Action: A Practical Toolkit for High Schoolers
Job shadowing is a powerful way for high school students to learn more about potential careers. But how does it work and where should students start? Our new Job Shadowing Toolkit will take students from A to Z of job shadowing.
05/28/2025 2:20 PM
Congrats to our 2024-25 Retirees 🎉
This year's 15 retirees have contributed an astounding 274 years of service to our agency. Whether they were here for 2 years or 34, each person listed below made a lasting impact on NWRESD. They collectively helped thousands of children and families over the years.
05/27/2025 4:38 PM
Take Action - Oregon Legislature to Finalize Budget Soon
Contact your Senator and Representative to reiterate how critical these additional investments are for children and families. You can use the template below as a starting point or write your own message from scratch.
05/23/2025 4:00 PM
Board Proclaims June 1-30 as Pride Month
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that NWRESD commits to honoring Pride Month with intentional practices that go beyond symbolism—by embedding equity in our educational programs, supporting LGBTQIA+ students and staff, and fostering a culture of affirmation and inclusion throughout our region.
05/22/2025 9:00 AM
Memorial Day Holiday
All sites and programs will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
05/19/2025 12:30 PM
Seaside Student's Artwork Featured in How to Raise a Reader Toolkits
Mously Mbathie, an eight-year-old from Seaside, was recently selected as the winner of a county-wide art contest. Her submission features her standing among all of her favorite book characters.
05/15/2025 11:21 AM
Clatskanie High Schooler's Artwork Featured in How to Raise a Reader Toolkits
Grace Hadley, a 15-year-old from Clatskanie, loves reading dystopian, fantasy and historical fiction books. She also loves penning stories — so when she heard about a recent county-wide art contest, she decided to create artwork to go along with her most recent story.
05/15/2025 11:07 AM
Yolanda Coleman Selected as Director of Human Resources
Yolanda joined NWRESD as our Talent and Acquisition Administrator after an accomplished career in school leadership and counseling. “I am excited about this new opportunity and look forward to supporting our community in new ways,” says Yolanda.
05/15/2025 9:47 AM
Board Proclaims June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Independence Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the NWRESD Board encourages students, families, staff, and the wider community to participate in Juneteenth celebrations, learn about this crucial aspect of American history, and engage in ongoing actions toward dismantling racial inequities and promoting healing and unity.
05/15/2025 9:00 AM