Skyview senior is National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Annika Epperly of Skyview High School recently was named one of 16,000 semifinalists from across the U.S. for the National Merit Scholarship. Semifinalist status is attained based on score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The total number of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of high school seniors nationwide.
Learning never stops! Over the summer, 10 VPS teachers participated in externships with local businesses. They spent 40 hours outside their classrooms, learning from and observing industry professionals in the field to gain knowledge of current practices, technologies, hiring requirements and employee expectations. Back in the classroom, teachers share their insights with students to prepare them for the workforce.
Participating teachers included:
Claire Christensen, Skyview High School: Children’s Northwest/ESD 112
Kim Hansen, Skyview High School: Clark Public Utilities
Nancy Cary, Vancouver Flex Academy: Employers Overload
Sam Barnhart, Jason Lee Middle School: Funnelbox
Jennifer Hammack, McLoughlin Middle School: HP
Eric Saueracker, Hudson's Bay High School: HP
Robert Russell, Columbia River High School: Interject Data Systems
Ian Hurst, Vancouver iTech Preparatory: KASO Plastics
Michael Wade, Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies: Riverview Community Bank
Hannah Buell, Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies: Sorenson
This is the third year of the teacher externship program. According to Tracey Scharmann, career-connected learning coordinator in the district's career and technical education department, the partnerships forged with local businesses foster an ongoing connection. Some employers have acted as guest speakers and mentors, as well as provided internship experiences for students.
Said Julie Landry of Clark Public Utilities, "We see the value in the extern program. It's an excellent investment in the future of our children across the district." She added, "We look forward to hosting teachers in the future. Let’s empower our teachers with as many tools as we can."
Highlights from the board of directors: Recap of the Sept. 25 meeting
Skyview High School Stormbots mentoring the Salmon Creek Elementary First LEGO League team. I learned about space radiation and millisieverts from 4th and 5th graders today. What a great @vps partnership. #vpsamazing#shswelearnpic.twitter.com/VyA6XUnHBr
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2901 Falk Rd., Vancouver, WA 98661
P.O. Box 8937, Vancouver, WA 98668
Superintendent: Dr. Steve Webb
Board of Directors: Rosemary Fryer, Michelle Giovannozzi, Dale Q. Rice, Wendy Smith, Mark Stoker
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