Superintendent News
Milt Dennison
Milt Dennison comes to Skamania with over 50 years of experience in education as a coach, a Math and PE teacher, adjunct faculty member, administrator, and superintendent.
Originally from the mountain town of Gunnison, Colorado, he’s always had an active lifestyle and is a bit of a risk taker. He moved to the Portland area in 1980 to serve as the middle school principal for West Linn School District. He also served as superintendent of Canby and Camas School Districts before becoming superintendent of Clackamas Education Service District. Shortly after retiring in 2016, he was asked to become a consultant with the Oregon School Board Association and assists school districts with their superintendent search process – which has also included filling in as an interim or short term superintendent when the need arises.
He has been an important part of many successful bond and levy campaigns to help districts continue to support student achievement and growth. He’s an active community member, having been a part of Rotary, Chamber and Scouts of America. He recently rejoined the Camas-Washougal Rotary Club and serves as the Chair of the Portland Actors Conservatory Board.
Mr. Dennison has two grown children and several grandchildren: his son is a Captain in the Navy currently serving in Turkey and his daughter is a Nurse Practitioner in Maryland. He loves to explore outdoors and enjoys golfing, cycling, hiking, traveling and repelling off tall buildings!
Education
Ed.D., University of Southern California, 1980 – Educational Administration and Curriculum
M.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1975 – Educational Administration
B.A., Western State College, Colorado, 1970 – Mathematics, Physical Education
Awards & Honors
Civic Star Award – American Association of School Administrators
Citizen-of-the-Year – Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce
Rotarian-of-the-Year – Camas-Washougal Rotary Club
Silver Beaver Award – Boy Scouts of America
Skamania School Board Seeks Public Input
Due to the retirement of Superintendent Milt Dennison, the Skamania School Board is in the process of filling his position for the 2025-26 School Year. As a part of the process, the Board is seeking input from the public on the desirable qualifications and qualities...
Milt Dennison Announces Retirement
Dear Skamania School District Families, After serving as an educator for 55 years, I have decided it is time to look for new experiences and opportunities. I will be retiring from the Skamania School District effective June 30, 2025. The Skamania School Board approved...
Superintendent’s Message: The year ahead
The leaves have fallen, the time has changed, and it is chilly in the mornings. We must be well into the 24-25 school year at Skamania School. Even though I have retired five times over the past six years, I am back at Skamania for my 3rd year. There is one main...
End of year message from the Superintendent
Another school year has quickly gone by. As I dive into preparations for the 2024-2025 school year, I find myself reflecting on 2023-2024. While we faced some challenges, they were certainly outweighed by the highlights. Challenges: Inclement Weather – Snow and ice...
Superintendent’s Message
As I begin my second year as superintendent of Skamania School, I reflect on our many successes from the 2022-23 school year. Now looking forward to the 2023-24 school year, I can focus on building upon those successes while looking at new challenges ahead.
Skamania Superintendent Message – July 2023
Skamania families, Despite inclement weather and bus transportation challenges, the 2022-23 school year was a real success. I joined Skamania School as the Interim Superintendent with a 1-year part-time contract. Early Spring discussions with the Skamania School Board...
Preparing for the 2023-2024 school year – what you need to know!
The 2023-2024 school year will start Wednesday, August 30 with an early release day at 12:30 pm. Our standard school day is 8 am to 2:30 pm with early release Wednesdays at 12:30 pm. The last day of school is Thursday, June 13, 2024. The full school year calendar can...
Additional classroom and teacher to keep class sizes small
Skamania Families, We are thrilled to begin the 2022-23 school year this week! We have been working hard to prepare the classrooms for all of our smiling students. Because our enrollment numbers are higher than originally anticipated, we have added an additional...
Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year
I have a great deal of excitement as I look forward to the start of the upcoming school year. I was very lucky to have spent most of the month of July in Europe visiting family. I’m grateful for video conferencing and accessibility of technology as I was able to...
Superintendent farewell and introductions
Dear Skamania School families, I’m about to finish out my last day as superintendent at Skamania and I want to thank all of you for making my five years here so rewarding. I have truly enjoyed watching our young people grow, embracing learning and begin to discover...