Letters to the Editor
Help continue Camas schools’ tradition of excellence
As a Camas resident, I’d like you to consider how many times you are reminded of the very real contribution of Camas schools to our community.
Is it your new neighbors who say they moved here just for the reputation of the K-12 program? Is it your realtor or business colleagues who comment on the monetary benefits they experience daily, with a direct tie to the tradition of quality schools? I’m guessing it’s all of the above.
Beginning in 1994, our citizens began a generous trend of support for the brick and mortar facilities connected to school bonds when they funded Skyridge Middle School. That was followed with more bonding approval in 1999 and 2007 — ultimately leading to the current CHS as well as four new schools, a stadium and renovation to many other district facilities.
I would argue that with each of these successful initiatives, the district entered into a special agreement with its residents. For three decades, promises were made. If you provide the housing for academic and co-curricular programs, we will fill it with excellence. Have those promises been kept? I think the results speak for themselves:
o Since 2009 Camas schools have received 23 separate Annual Achievement Award distinctions from the State of Washington based on academic performance.
