Students in science class at Canyon Creek Middle School in Washougal are putting their engineering skills to work by designing crumple zones for model vehicles and testing how well they absorbed impact during a simulated crash.
Washougal School District
The Washougal School District serves about 2,825 students across nine schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as a flexible online K-8 option. The district’s mission is to develop responsible, collaborative, continuous learners who positively impact their community.
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Students compete against teachers in Washougal Knowledge Bowl face-off
Two student Knowledge Bowl teams faced off against their teachers in a practice round in Washougal School District. The students demonstrated exceptional skill and gamesmanship during the competition. Student teams demonstrated an exceptional ability to do math quickly.
Washougal students visit Steigerwald for hands-on science lessons
Fifth graders from Columbia River Gorge Elementary headed outdoors this fall for a hands-on day of learning at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Before the trip, educators with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership visited classrooms to teach about bird species, native plants, and fish anatomy.
Metals students create wind chimes, build career skills at Washougal High School
Students in Washougal High School’s Metals class are creating custom wind chimes that showcase their welding, measuring, and collaboration skills. The project combines creativity with technical precision as students work together to design, cut, and assemble each piece into a finished product.




