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 back to school plan
Dear Skamania School District Families, I hope you had a nice summer and were able to enjoy some downtime in this unusual time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our fall return to education looks different than in the past. Health and safety is always our top priority,...
Update regarding new school reopening guidance
Dear Parents and Community Members, I will be making a fall opening recommendation to our school board based on the enclosed metrics and will announce their decision on Tuesday, August 11. Gov. Jay Inslee, Superintendent Chris Reykdal and the state Department of...
Update on plans to deliver education this fall
Dear Skamania School District Families, I hope you have had a wonderful summer! It’s hard to believe we are already preparing for back to school. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our fall return to education looks different than in the past, just like most things these...
Fall School Reopening State Guidance
Dear Families, Thank you for your flexibility to support ongoing education during the COVID-19 global pandemic. I know the situation has been challenging for all as we navigate continuous learning from home. I’m writing to share that the much-anticipated guidelines...
Skamania School Weekly Update for May 28, 2020
Dear Parents, I hope that you are enjoying this warm spring weather. Here is a brief update for the week. New hotspot for internet access: Our south parking lot has a new hotspot called HomeworkHub for those of you without internet access. There is no login to take...
Skamania School Weekly Update for May 21, 2020
Dear Skamania Parents, I hope that you and your families are well. Here is a brief update for the week. Attendance and engagement: Thank you for the extra efforts you are taking to ensure that your child is taking advantage of the learning opportunities. We are seeing...
Skamania School awarded modernization grant from the State of Washington
Dear Skamania Families, I mentioned an exciting announcement coming in my update last week, and I am thrilled to share that Skamania School has been awarded a modernization grant from the State of Washington for just over $3.8 million! We are always looking for ways...
Parent update letter
Dear Parents, I hope this email finds you well. Here is a quick update for this week. Extra support: If you are finding that it is a challenge to manage work and life, along with supporting your child with online distance learning, please let us know. We can offer two...
Skamania County has been approved to move into Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s Safe Start Plan
Skamania Families, We received news from the Washington State Secretary of Health that Skamania County has been approved to move into Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s Safe Start Plan, joining seven other rural counties that have been approved for Phase 2 reopening...
Grading Guidance
Dear Skamania Families, I hope this letter finds you and your family well and healthy. I am writing to share that the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has issued new guidelines for grading Washington State students in grades K-12. The rules,...