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The latest achievements, challenges, and innovations in classrooms.

WATCH: Construction students use their skills from the year for a sale

CR News Senior Correspondent NaSean Howard tells us how construction trades students have extended their skills over this year, finalizing with a project sale with various items such as raised garden beds, mini stools, a picnic table, and more.

'Here to Stay': IB Open House sees community engage with 'rigorous' program that fosters 'global citizenship'

On the evening of January 14th, Columbia River High School opened its doors to students and parents for its annual IB Open House, an event designed to showcase the benefits of the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

By Talan Collins

January 15, 2025

Vancouver Public Schools confirms it will no longer pay for most IB and AP tests, with a notable exception

On Friday afternoon, the district announced it was "committed" to covering exam fees for students "facing financial hardships," including students who qualify for free or reduced lunch

September 6, 2024

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WATCH: River's AVID class plans 'Denim Day' to promote sexual assault awareness

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WATCH: River horticulture students help plant trees to purify water runoff

STUDENT CREATIVITY

Student efforts in the classroom to design, commemorate, & innovate.

WATCH: River's AVID class plans 'Denim Day' to promote sexual assault awareness

River's AVID class this year coordinated a school wide 'Denim Day' on the last day of April to promote sexual assault awareness. CR News chief anchor Niles Cowan reports.

WATCH: River horticulture students help plant trees to purify water runoff

River's advanced horticulture students participated in a tree planting event a couple of weeks ago that aimed to reduce stormwater runoff in the Vancouver area.

WATCH: Annual bridge-building competition challenges students

CR News senior correspondent Jacob McManus reports on River’s annual bridge-building competition, where physics students test their engineering skills by designing and constructing bridges to withstand increasing weight loads. Participants reflect on the challenges and learning experiences of the project.

WATCH: Sophomore English classes design posters featuring Native American history

1:47 | 12.11.24

CR Senior Correspondent Jacob McManus reports on River’s sophomore English class's recent projects that acknowledge and appreciate Indigenous figures, inventions, and history in light of Native American Heritage Month.

WATCH: Senior student Collin Green creates after school tutoring club

Senior student Collin Green has created an all-new after school tutoring club providing support and assistance opportunities for River students. CR News senior correspondent Jacob McManus reports.

WATCH: History students participate in annual "Constitution Day" event

CR News correspondent Niles Cowan reports on this year's annual Constitution Day event, featuring interviews with U.S. history teacher Jacob Burton & several students.

WATCH: River's IB Theory of Knowledge class hosts annual exhibition

CR News Chief Anchor Tyme Sisakvanich reports on Wednesday's TOK Exhibition, featuring interviews with students and teacher Jeni McAnally

One big show and tell

IB students demonstrate their understanding of the Theory of Knowledge in the real world at the annual TOK exhibition

By Tyme Sisakvanich

WATCH: Senior student designs and builds foldable chair for construction class

CR News speaks with Eli Wenger, who designed and built a foldable chair for Mr. Mowery's "Intro to Construction" class.

STAFF & ADMINISTRATION

The latest news about & perspectives from River faculty.

WATCH: Principal Otoupal on culture & inclusivity at River as he steps down

CRHS Principal Alex Otoupal opens up about the culture at River and whether its core 'RIVER' values are being honored, as well as his perception of the environment students experience.

WATCH: Exclusive: River's Principal Alex Otoupal stepping down after 14 years

In light of CRHS Principal Alex Otoupal's recent announcement that he would step down from his role after 14 years, CR News' Talan Collins sits down with Otoupal in a "Rapids Report" exclusive to discuss his time at River and reflections on the path forward. The full episode and interview will be available on the CRTV YouTube channel later tomorrow.

WATCH: Retiring teachers looking back as well as their plans for the future

CR News Senior Correspondent NaSean Howard reports on retiring teachers here at River, reflecting on their past experiences and looking forward to the future.

WATCH: IB English teacher on how vandalism has impacted her instruction

IB English and Theory of Knowledge teacher Jeni McAnally tells co-moderator Emmy McGill about how River's recent uptick in vandalism has impacted her instruction time, as well as what students tell her about the issue.

WATCH: Assoc. Principal Abby Davis has a message for students on school policy

River's associate principal Abby Davis tells "CR This Morning" she's witnessed an increase in the number of students not following school parking & lunch rules on campus.

WATCH: "We're dealing with something that's powerfully addicting"

2:26 | 12.20.24

River teachers reflect on social media's impact on students & the broader culture during this week's "Rapid Roundtable" discussion panel on "The Rapids Report with Talan Collins."

WATCH: History teachers analyze the role of education on civic engagement

River world themes history teachers share their thoughts and perspective on their roles as teachers and of education more broadly on fostering civic engagement amongst young people.

WATCH: River's new associate principal Abby Davis sits down with Talan Collins

CR News chief correspondent Talan Collins sits down with River’s new associate principal Abby Davis for an introductory interview.

Full Interview: Associate Principal Abby Davis sits down with Talan Collins

17:17 | 10.4.24

Watch CR News chief correspondent Talan Collins' full interview with new River administrator and associate principal of curriculum Abby Davis.

WATCH: River's assoc. principal Ken Roberts retiring

CR News' Talan Collins reports on Roberts' upcoming retirement ahead of next week's full episode of "The Rapids Report."

WATCH: Anna Ricks Full Interview with Talan Collins

In a CR News Exclusive, Talan Collins sits down with River's new part-time administrator Anna Ricks.

Pathways coordinator Morgan Parker weighs in on proposed shift to start time

In VPS high schools including River, school would start at 8:40 in the morning, a change Parker says she senses most are not ‘thrilled about.’

By Talan Collins

THE CLASSROOM

The issues, events, & other need-to-know information affecting student life in the classroom.

WATCH: Annual IB Open House provides a preview of prestigious academic program

The International Baccalaureate Open House invites parents and potential students attending to take a look at River’s academic program; meeting the teachers and touring the classrooms behind the courses; CR News chief correspondent Talan Collins reports.

WATCH: CR News showcases next year's CTE offerings ahead of class forecasting

Ahead of class forecasting, which begins next week, CR News chief anchor Tyme Sisakvanich showcases River's CTE offerings available to students next year.

WATCH: Students react to the school's cell phone policy four months in

2:09 | 12.23.24

CR News correspondent and newly named co-moderator of "The Rapids Report with Talan Collins," Elijah Garon, previews his full episode addressing the issue of student cell phone use in the classroom as well as River's newly implemented "phone-free" policy.

WATCH: Examining social media's "FOMO" impact on students

1:46 | 12.20.24

"The Rapids Report with Talan Collins" takes a look at how students' use of social media on their cellular devices has impacted their social health, learning, and communication.

Special Report: New emergency procedures take effect this week

3:10 | S1 E1 | 5.15.24

Effective this week, the district has implemented new emergency response protocols and language. CR News Chief Anchor Tyme Sisakvanich reports from the CRTV Studio.

CR history classes set to celebrate "F.D.R. Day" in celebration of 32nd U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt

On Friday, March 17th, during first and second lunches, the fourth and fifth period History of America classes will be participating in their annual “F.D.R. Day,” in celebration of the inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

By Xander Rhone

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