Native American Pow Wow

Preserving Heritage.

“Pow Wow time is the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and make new ones.”

Covington Middle School (11200 NE Rosewood Rd) will be hosting a Traditional Native American Pow-Wow on Saturday, March 5, 2011. This celebration of American Indian dance and culture is sponsored by the Evergreen, Vancouver and Battle Ground Public Schools. This free event is open to the public, and everyone is invited to come learn about and enjoy native … [Continue reading this Article]

Heritage High DECA Tests the Law

Texting and Driving Obstacle Course.

Texting and Driving Laws went into effect in Washington State almost two years ago; and in June of this year, texting or talking on a cell phone while driving became primary offenses. So, just how difficult is it to text and drive?

Heritage High School DECA students want to find out.

Heritage High School DECA students have learned that texting and driving in the state of Washington is a growing issue. Worse, teens have been the victims of several catastrophes. … [Continue reading this Article]

First Indy Helps Balance Principal’s Checkbook

Actually, They Are Doubling It.

Ever heard of the Principal’s Checkbook? It’s a special fund Principals are able to use to help students in need and has been used to purchase things from new shoes, to warm clothes, to laundry detergent. These days, our schools do more than provide an education for our kids; they are also seen as a resource for food, health supplies, and sometimes basic necessities, which the Principal’s Checkbook helps provide.

This month, First Independent Bank will match, dollar for dollar, … [Continue reading this Article]