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June 2025

Senior commencement: congratulations class of 2025

On Tuesday, June 10th, Columbia River High School's Graduation ceremony was held at Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield.

By William Guevara

EDUCATION & POLITICS

Bookmark the ballot: local libraries prepare for levy decisions

Local public libraries are facing the possibility of massive cuts to both staffing and funding in the near future.

By Josiah Foster

Senior send-off: Farewell to the class of 2025

On Friday June 6th, River hosted its annual senior send off assembly to honor the class of 2025.

By William Guevara

May 2025

Introducing 'Rapid', CR News' first ever comic series

This week's first issue depicts titular character 'Rapid' parodies CRHS's not-so-official annual senior game of 'senior assassin.'

EDUCATION & POLITICS

LGBTQ+ policy debate in La Center raises questions for local schools

In less than 100 days of the new Trump administration, the country has experienced significant political shifts, and the Vancouver area has been no stranger to the resulting debate.

By Josiah Foster

April 2025

Important clarifications about tomorrow night's prom dance

Rapids, this year's "The Rest is Still Unwritten" themed Prom dance is tomorrow night from 7-10pm, and here are a few important details to help you get ready for the big night.

By Guthrie Rose

Riffs and Report Cards: An inside look at Staff Infection

In 2007, a group of staff made a habit of spending time in Mr. Schallenberger’s classroom, to play foosball at the end of the day.

A world recycled: Work continues on green team bottle cap mural

Green Team has continued their work on creating a mural of the world, made from plastic bottle caps.

March 2025

A space to be seen: Seniors display works in annual IB Art Show

Overhead the dimgray floors of the Black Box-constructed to absorb the rhythm of dancers' feet-a lighting grid still hangs, a relic of River's performing past.

By Talan Collins

A river of support: seniors raise $45K for local youth non-profit

Dance coordinator Molly Walther tells CR News that the experience was a great way to truly see what they're raising money for.

By Tyme Sisakvanich

A mural with a mission: River's Green Team is giving plastic bottle caps a new purpose

Following a recent plastic bottle drive, River's Green Team members collaborated to give a new purpose to over 900 recycled bottle caps.

Pathways center announces college planning day field trip to WSU

The student pathways center has announced there will be a field trip to a college planning day at Washington State University on Wednesday, March 12th.

By Guthrie Rose

February 2025

EDUCATION & POLITICS

On the Chopping Block: How Trump's Education Agenda Could Reshape District Funding

In his first months in office, President Trump has signed 55 executive orders, exceeding the number issued by any president in decades during the same period.

By Josiah Foster

February 24, 2025

EDUCATION & POLITICS

Kicking down the door: Washington's youth refuse to be shut out of the conversation

Ten days after a frigid transition of power in the nation's capital, Vancouver students and community members assembled for a town hall event at the Three Creeks Community Library to voice feedback and frustration over the federal government's new direction.

By Talan Collins

February 12, 2025

River ASA shares luck and culture with students through red envelope tradition

Our ASA, or Asian Student Association club here at River, spent this past week creating red envelopes in honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

By Isabel Grovom

February 3, 2025

January 2025

Taking the lead: New FCCLA Club headed to Spokane after winning gold with dental hygiene project

Students competed in the Focus on Children event during the FCCLA Regional event on January 9, showcasing a project that highlighted the importance of dental hygiene for elementary school students.

By Guthrie Rose & Talan Collins

January 29, 2025

'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

December 2024

EDUCATION & POLITICS

From FOMO to Focus

How schools are responding and adapting to phones in the classroom

December 18, 2024

November 2024

EDUCATION & POLITICS

Cuts & consequences: The fallout from the district's budget cuts and the path forward

Months after student-led protests and backlash over staffing cuts, district superintendent Dr. Jeff Snell sits down with CR News' Talan Collins on "The Rapids Report" for an insightful conversation.

November 20, 2024

Apprenticeship Week Opportunities

Rapids, this week is National Apprenticeship Week. This means that there will be a few events going on throughout the week.

By Guthrie Rose

November 18, 2024

October 2024

Painting towards peace

Ukrainian refugee student's artworks displayed in local Downtown "Politiks" art exhibit

By Tyme Sisakvanich

October 31, 2024

Youth in action

Students make a difference through Red Cross Club initiatives that serve the community

By Audrey Flak & Guthrie Rose

October 28, 2024

OPINION: A.l. gets a bad rap.

Exploring "hidden Al" and the advantages of the tool in a learning environment

October 22, 2024

EDUCATION & POLITICS

Tea, cider, & tomorrow

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee visits Vancouver student advocates, addressing opposition to Initiative 2117

By Talan Collins

October 17, 2024

Did you know that VPS offers students high school credit for working in our community?

If you currently have a job you have the opportunity to earn up to 2 credits per year.

October 13, 2024

What does it mean to be homecoming queen?

Student, varsity athlete, and now homecoming queen Dreves has earned her crown by representing how every student, every rapid, can rise above the standard.

October 6, 2024

Paying it forward

NHS induction ceremony recognizes academic achievement and gives students the chance to give back to their community

By Elijah Garon

October 2, 2024

September 2024

Reminder: Picture retakes are being held tomorrow, Sept. 25

Tomorrow, Sept. 25, picture retakes are expected to take place in the small gym

September 24, 2024

Per admin request, "CR Mornings" will air live at 10:30am on Sept. 23, or at the end of Rapid Response, CR News confirms

September 11, 2024

What you need to know about the "Rapid Response" intervention period

Rapids, we had our first Rapid Response this Monday, which will continue every Monday immediately following your second period class.

By Guthrie Rose

September 11, 2024

Marking their spots

Class of 2025 seniors kick off the school year by individualizing their parking spaces

By Tyme Sisakvanich

September 9, 2024

BREAKING: 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

What you need to know about tomorrow night's football game

If excessive heat warrants it, one source tells CR News that the game could be delayed later into the evening, but that the event is unlikely to be cancelled.

By Talan Collins

September 5, 2024

BREAKING: Missed laptop checkout last week? Library to open for select times Thursday and Friday

Tomorrow on Thursday, students can check out their laptops in the media center during 2nd, 3rd, and 5th period as well as after-school. On Friday, students can stop by before school or during the start of 1st period.

September 4, 2024

CR Senior Boosters reschedules "Pay to Paint" senior lot dates to this weekend

This weekend on both Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, CR Senior Boosters will be hosting its annual "Pay to Paint" party in the senior parking lot from 9am to 12pm.

By CR Senior Boosters

September 3, 2024

August 2024

Student coordinated blood drive in need of donors

Here's what you'll need to know if you'd like to donate in exchange for a $20 Amazon gift card

By Talan Collins

August 17, 2024

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