Our Vision
Washougal knows, nurtures, and challenges all students to rise!
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Six pillars guiding the work to see Washougal become one of the top performing districts in the state:
Accountability
As we move forward to achieve these goals, we will use multiple metrics for each goal, focusing on academics, college/career/work readiness, culture & climate, disparities for different subgroups, and participation rates for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. These metrics are contained in the WSD Board Ends Report.
Mid-Point Check-In Process
As we approached the mid-point in the 6 year plan, the district kicked off a check-in process, which was an opportunity for you to share your feedback about our schools, programs, and services to help us continue our work knowing, nurturing, and challenging all students to rise. This also informed the budgeting process that supports the work outlined in our strategic plan. As we’ve done in past years, we surveyed our community, families of students, and staff, and incorporated the shared ideas and thoughts on our progress, so can work to continue our excellent work together.
Success Under the Plan
![WHS Culinary Teacher Brenda Hitchins ESD 112 Regional Teacher of the Year Donna Schatz from WHS pictured with a student working on a project](https://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WHS-Culinary-Teacher-Brenda-Hitchins.png)
Attracting and retaining excellent staff, with recognition and awards for staff and programs at across the district
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Innovative programs that support artistic, athletic, and vocational pursuits. New programs like Youth Arts Month, new clubs and activities for student engagement.
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Programs families asked for, like Transitional Kindergarten and Dual Language
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Career & College Readiness with Dual Credit and a solid plan for students after high school, and a near 90% on-time high school graduation rate
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Investments in student support, AVID, MTSS, and our Equity work
Washougal High School AVID website with background and information
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Stewardship of resources while improving the experience for students, like our Culinary program, and multiple recognitions for our efforts to create sustainable programs that minimize waste and reduce expenditures, such at the EarthGen awards.