It’s a bit early to draw final conclusions on enrollment in the Hood River County School District, but early indications show the trend of a slight decline in student numbers dating back to 2016-17 is continuing.  District Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn says comparing from 12 months ago at the start of the 2021-22 school year, they are down by about 40 students.  He notes the decreases are at the first-time enrollment level.  Polkinghorn did say they have seen enrollment growth in two elementary schools over the past few years, at Cascade Locks and Parkdale.