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
Signs of strep throat
During the past week we have had several students with sore throats and one confirmed case of strep throat. Below is some general information about strep throat - please consult your family doctor or the Skamania County Department of Health if you have additional...
Skamania Voters Approve Replacement Levy for Skamania Schools
Dear Skamania Families, I am excited to report that Skamania voters have approved the replacement levy that was on the February 11, 2020 ballot. A preliminary ballot count shows 61.47 percent of Skamania voters voted in favor of the levy, which supports critical...
Skamania School Newsbrief
Remember to Vote - Replacement Levy - February 11 As many of you already know, Skamania School has an important measure on the ballot that will be voted on tomorrow, February 11. This is not a new tax, but simply the continuation of an existing tax. The replacement...
Levy Information Session & Guide
Dear Skamania Community, On February 11, patrons will have an opportunity to vote on the Skamania School District funding measure to replace our current levy. This local funding provides approximately 12% of our district’s operating budget, which includes expenses...
New pilot preschool program: Transitional kindergarten
Dear Parents, I am pleased to announce that the Skamania School Board approved a new pilot preschool program. This preschool program is called transitional kindergarten (TK) and is for children who are four and/or five years old, who may not have access to...
Back to School 2019-20
The beginning of the 2019-20 school year is quickly approaching! I hope everyone has been enjoying the summer. Our school staff is looking forward to a new school year filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun. Last year we said good-bye to Mrs. Miller...
Science learning planned for 38-acre parcel
Community well will be maintained A $20,000 STEM Lighthouse grant awarded to Skamania School District for the 2018-19 school year will support outdoor learning and teaching plans for its long-held 38-acre piece of property. “Our idea is to develop it into an outdoor...
The Gorge truly is our classroom
When you go to school in a National Scenic Area, the opportunities for field study are endless. In addition to our efforts to establish an outdoor education lab on district property (cover), Skamania’s students and teachers are taking this year’s motto—“The Gorge is...
STEM Lighthouse award ceremony presented by Dan Tedor, OSPI STEM K-12/Career and Technical Education
On behalf of Skamania School I would like to invite you to our STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Lighthouse award ceremony scheduled for the following date and time. What: STEM Lighthouse award ceremony presented by Dan Tedor, OSPI STEM K-12/Career and...
Skamania School District Receives Over $350,000 in Grant Funds
Skamania School is fortunate to be receiving over $350,000 in competitive grant funds for the 2018-19 School year. This will help us make some critical building repairs, develop our STEM project, and provide enrichment activities. Urgent Repair Grant - $200,000...