COLUMBIA RIVER WEEKLY NEWS
February 26, 2021
Columbia River High School
800 NW 99th ST.
Vancouver WA 98665
360-313-3900
Principal/ Head of School - Alex Otoupal
Associate Principal/Curriculum - Rob Duncan
Associate Principal/Activities - Ken Roberts
Associate Principal/Athletic Director - Nick Davies
We are planning our return to campus for River Hybrid on March 8
Hybrid Set to Begin
Class of 2021, Class of 2022 and Class of 2023: Hybrid - on campus - begins March 15
Check out this link to our "River Hybrid Playbook" and our "River Hybrid Training Slide Deck" so that you have all the information you need in one place.
Student schedules will be finalized next week - you will be able to see your schedule on Thursday in Skyward - this will tell you if you are in the A or B Cohort. We will also be sending out email notices to A and B Cohorts on Thursday as well.
We are ready for Hybrid at River
We are preparing for the return of students to the building! All classrooms will have hand sanitizing stations as students walk in the door, and common touch areas will be cleaned at the beginning and end of each class period. We also have cleaners to appropriately clean shared electronic devices. Seating will be assigned in every class, and students will be a minimum of 6 feet apart from each other. There will be individual seats in the upper and lowers commons for lunch, and the school has floor arrows to indicate one way walking paths.
February 25 CR@Home Edition
Class of 2021: Make "Final Vote" before Monday, March 1st
Student Parking and the ReModel
- There will be no access or parking through the 9th Ave. entrance.
- The main parking lot will be limited to River Faculty and short term visitors.
- We are actively looking at alternatives and will continue to update you.
Athletics - "Once a dream; now you can stream!"
Home volleyball, soccer, and JV football games are streamed on this website.
Home varsity football games will be on VPS social media accounts, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Home varsity football and volleyball games will also be on Comcast 28/328.
We are still looking for parent volunteers to stream cross country, golf, slow pitch softball, and tennis. Please reach out to Nick Davies (nick.davies@vansd.org ) if you are interested. A full schedule of fall events can be found here.
Even though Fall sports just started, spring sports are around the corner! We will be opening up FamilyID during the day on Monday, March 1. If you have a question about spring sports, please reach out to our head coaches. Here is a link to all head coach contact information.
To get the most up to date links for any competition, follow CRHS Athletics on twitter. We will post links on a daily basis for events happening.
CRTV + Sports
CR Sports: CR Volleyball vs Ridgefield, Feb 24, 2021, Senior Night is now up on YouTube
*The CR Sports Crew did an outstanding job for their first production- in almost a year. This crew had 2 returning members and 5 newbies.
We encountered some technical difficulties, that were totally out of our control, but the team stepped up and overcame.
A huge shout out to the team!
Keegan Duke (director)
Landry Smith (playback)
Jake Fergus (instant replay)
Carter Chan, Trevor Phan, Satchel Baskette (cameras)
Noah Sauter (announcer)
Parking Lot Bingo!
Pre-order everything you’ll need (including lunch) at:
Coffee with Counselors
School Day SAT for the Class of 2022
River will be offering the School Day SAT to students in 11th grade on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
VPS is again paying all fees for all 11th grade students this year for the School Day SAT.
Seeking Parent and Family Member Input!
Who can participate in the parent & family focus group?
• Participants may have children still in high school or children who have transitioned out of high school within the last 3 years.
• Your child/children did not have to participate in a dual credit program to join the focus group.
• The DCTF wants to hear from families about how to improve the current system. If you or your child have had a negative experience with dual credit programs, we want to hear about it.
Focus groups will be scheduled some time in March, based on parent availability. Send Amelia Moore an email if you are interested: ameliam@wsac.wa.gov
Attendees receive a $25 gift card for participating!
Seniors: Now is the time to apply for scholarships!
Check out these resources to review currently available scholarships and mark your calendar to check back every few weeks for updates with new scholarships.
"Get a Job" Virtual Workshops!
March 4th: Resumes
March 11th: Cover Letters
March 18th: Interviewing
March 25th: Mock Interviews
Deadline to apply for Cascadia Technical Academy is sunday!
10th and 11th graders: Remember to submit your applications for Cascadia Tech by February 28th! {That's in two days!}
Want to complete an application? Just click here.
Have questions about applying? Contact Morgan Parker: morgan.parker@vansd.org.
What exactly is Cascadia Tech? Good question. Based in Vancouver, WA – Cascadia Tech is a free resource for all students in the Clark County area (11th and 12th grade). With over 15 innovative programs led by industry professionals, you can start learning the tools you need to get on track for a professional career right away. And not only will you gain invaluable skills, you’ll also have the opportunity to earn college credits, professional certifications and licenses, and real on-site job experience. Students at Cascadia Tech also gain access to exciting internships and hiring opportunities right out of high school! Imagine earring money right after high school to help further your education or jump right into the workforce.
Running Start Information Sessions
About this event: These optional information sessions are for students and their families who want to know more about beginning the Running Start program in the 2021-2022 school year. You’ll hear current Running Start students describe their experiences in the program and learn about eligibility, enrollment steps, placement options and tips for academic planning. There will also be a designated Q&A time at the end of the event.
What is Running Start? The Running Start program allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college credits while completing their high school education—saving students money while advancing their education. Students are able to attend college, at minimal cost, while still living at home as a high school student.
Virtual Running Start Information Night Dates (All nights are optional and provide the same information.)
Thursday, March 18 at 6:30pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
Registration: Register to attend on Eventbrite for a link to the Zoom webinar and reminders as the meeting approaches. All Eventbrite registrations will receive a packet of information and a link to the meeting prior to the event. You can also find links to the Zoom Webinar on the Running Start webpage.
Interested in Learning More about the Trades?
Did you know that you can make great money, even if you don’t go to college? Did you know that in an apprenticeship, they train you on-the-spot, WHILE you get paid?! We call this “earn while you learn”. Some apprenticeships even pay for tuition at a college! Would you like to consider going into a trade or apprenticeship that has these benefits? Hear what it’s all about directly from the people working in those trades!
Click on each link below to pre-register for an event. If you want to learn a little bit about what any of these are about before signing up, check out these videos!
Tuesday, 3/9 @ 12:10 PM
Tuesday, 4/13 @ 12:10 PM
Bricklayers
Tuesday, 5/11 @ 12:10 PM
Lineworkers
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Vancouver Public Schools is an equal opportunity district in education programs, activities, services, and employment. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, age, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The district complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Older Worker Protection Act, and all other state, federal, and local equal opportunity laws. You may contact any of the following people at 2901 Falk Rd., Vancouver, WA, 98661, or by writing to them at VPS, PO Box 8937, Vancouver, WA 98668-8937 or by calling 360-313-1000: ADA & Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator––kathy.everidge@vansd.org; Title VII, 504–steve.vance@vansd.org; IDEA–daniel.bettis@vansd.org; Title IX Elementary–debra.hale@vansd.org; Athletic Equity & Title IX Secondary–james.gray@vansd.org. This notification can be provided in the appropriate language for communities of national origin and minority persons with limited English language skills by contacting 360-313-1250.