Color The Lake 5k Color Run

Ilwaco Strong and Ilwaco Youth Action Klub (YAK) and WellSpring Community Network hosted a community color run. This 5k color walk/run promoted mental health awareness and helpd to reduce the stigima surrounding it. The students wanted to encourage their peers and community members to come together to support one another. ​
2017 Teen Advocacy Coalition After Prom Party

Construction Class Participates in 2017 CTE Showcase of Skills

South Bend High School's construction class is participating in the 2017 CTE (Career & Technical Education) Showcase of Skills.  Under the teaching and instruction of South Bend teacher Ryan McMurry, South Bend students will join other secondary and post-secondary students from across the state in a one-day competition at the Washington Capitol in Olympia.
​These types of projects are not new to the South Bend construction program.  Under Mr. McMurry's instruction, his students have constructed homes for Habitat for Humanity, helped with construction on the new Grace Community Church, provide numerous small construction projects in the community, and are currently working on a building for the Pacific County Historical Society.

It is important for students to put their learned skills to work.  This experience allows our kids to learn in a hands-on manner while providing a needed service to our community.
In all, 25 teams received a grant to participate in the competition.  South Bend's team is building energy-efficient, portable, homeless shelters.  The competition will highlight skills learned in South Bend's construction program, and includes all aspects of construction.  When complete, 25 of these "tiny homes" will be put to immediate use throughout Washington State.
Raymond High School Equality Club

On Friday, October 9th marked the first event of the Raymond High School Equality Club: a celebration of National Coming Out Day. Students hosted an information table at lunch to educate and answer the questions of their peers around the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community including the history of the Pride movement, LGBTQ rights, and how to be an ally. For Equality Club president, Maija Nordin, “it’s just all about awareness. We just want to make sure everyone knows it’s okay to be gay.”
Peer Helper Retreat

September 12th-14th 2015
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Representatives from all the school districts in Pacific County come together to learn what resources are available for their peers who are experiencing a crisis. It's a great opportunity to connect, grow, and share ideas! Plus it's a fun weekend retreat!
CADCA National Youth leadership INITIATIVE 
TAC sent four students and two adults to the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) National Youth Leadership Initiative conference in Indianapolis, IN. The conference was an opportunity for youth coalitions from all over the country to identify problems and potential solutions in their community. The conference was held from Monday August 3rd – Thursday August 6th.
Warrior Girl Training
Friday, May 15, 2015 Crisis Support Network held a Warrior Girl Training Self Defense Class for ages 10 & up in South Bend, WA. Crisis Support Network would like to thank Assaults Defense Systems for providing such a amazing training! Please stay tuned as we would like to bring them back to Pacific County and provide another Warrior Girl Training!
Spring Youth Forum
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WellSpring Community Network took members of the YAK club at Ilwaco High School to Great Wolf Lodge in Chehalis, WA for the Spring Youth Forum. There they presented in front of schools from across the state on the YAK nights that their group offers twice a year to students at IHS. They were able to swim at the water park and attended a session on leadership led by Scott Bachovich.

Join YES by just saying NO!

May 17th-23rd is National Prevention Week. During the month of May, Ilwaco Middle School's Youth Empowerment Squad (YES) has been participating in the Let's Draw the Line campaign, a statewide program aimed at preventing youth alcohol use. They have been bottle tagging in the community, discussing the risks of alcohol use, and making a move to be Above the Influence of negative activities in their lives. Sponsored by WellSpring Community Network.
The Tri-District After Prom Party
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 TAC hosted the 1st annual after prom party at the Koplitz Field House (SBHS Gym). There were games, video games, contests, arts and crafts, food, drinks, candy, singing, dancing, and much more!

After Prom Party for Ilwaco High School

Fun for All!
Exhausting for some!
On Saturday, April 25th WellSpring hosted an after prom party at the local Boys and Girls Club. The students danced, ate (over 12 lbs. of bacon!), and played games until the chaperones said goodnight at 2 am.

Willapa Harbor Regional Business Week - Huge Success Once Again!

March 27th marked the culmination of the 7th success year of Business week for juniors from Willapa Valley, South Bend and Raymond. A huge appreciation goes out to all the volunteers and community support that made this a success - especially the committee chair, Ian Farrell, and the company advisers. This year nine teams competed in a business simulation experience and in developing and marketing an innovative product.

Willapa Harbor Regional Business Week prepares high school students to make informed choices related to future academic and career opportunities. The week long program pairs business leaders and educators (as student team mentors) to facilitate hands-on learning experiences for student teams. Students learn about themselves and careers and experience a variety of business principles including leadership, teamwork, ethics, communications, critical thinking as well as other life skills that support success as individuals and community leaders. Plus it is fun for everyone involved! 

Miss Washington's Visit to Pacific County

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In partnership with ESD 113, the Teen Advocacy Coalition hosted Kailee Dunn, Miss Washington 2014, to meet with youth of Pacific County on March 11th! Kailee's visit was focused on creating high school ambassadors that share in her cause: preventing substance marketing toward youth.