Camas-Washougal Post-Record

June 13, 2019

Camas High School students Andrew Okerlund (left), Pamela Jaramillo and Owen Leffel prepare floats during the "Thirsty Thursday" event June 6 at the school. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

CHS students learn business skills during drink project

The “Munchie Milkshake” group’s frozen treats were a popular purchase at Camas High School’s (CHS) “Thirsty Thursday” event, held June 6.

June 13, 2019

A group of children surround and climb a sasquatch sculpture June 7 at a grand opening event for the natural play area at Washougal Riverfront Park and Trail. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Port unveils long-awaited natural play area

One year after its intended opening, the Port of Camas-Washougal has unveiled its new natural play area featuring a giant sasquatch sculpture at the Washougal Waterfront Park and Trail.

June 6, 2019

Monica Chang, Camas High School's valedictorian for the class of 2019, will attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Camas High School Valedictorian Monica Chang

Monica Chang, Camas High School’s valedictorian for the class of 2019, is a big fan of podcasts, particularly those that focus on her disparate interests of science, activism and entrepreneurship.

June 6, 2019

Camas High School senior Sophia Hansen plays viola in the Portland Youth Philharmonic.

(Contributed photo by Bev Standish, courtesy of Portland Youth Philharmonic)

CHS senior organizes middle school orchestra

Camas High senior Sophia Hansen encountered a problem in 2015, before the start of her freshman year in high school.

June 6, 2019

Ryan Davy, one of four Washougal High School valedictorians for the class of 2019, will attend Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., in the fall. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal High Valedictorian Ryan Davy

When Ryan Davy sets a goal for himself, he usually accomplishes it.

June 6, 2019

Camas School District assistant superintendent Charlene Williams interacts with a group of students. Williams has taken a lead role in the development of the district's new equity policy. (Contributed photo courtesy of Camas School District)

Camas School District implements new equity policy

A mother’s heartbreak. A child’s anger. Eventually, a call for change.

June 6, 2019

Abigail Jiang, Camas High School's salutatorian for the class of 2019, will attend California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Camas High School Salutatorian Abigail Jiang

Abigail Jiang. Camas High School’s salutatorian for the class of 2019, is interested in things like science, technology, activism and politics, which have the potential to alter societies in major ways.

June 6, 2019

Freshman Academy students engage in a learning activity on June 1 at Washougal High School (WHS). The academy, designed to ensure a smooth transition to ninth grade, is one of the core offerings of WHS' Excelsior program. (Contributed photos by Rene Carroll, courtesy of Washougal School District)

WHS Excelsior programs prove successful for at-risk youth

Isaac James knew he was falling behind in school, but his motivation was lacking.

May 30, 2019

Team Ember, a group of 52 Discovery High School students, recently built a model of the Columbia River Gorge, currently displayed at Two Rivers Heritage Museum.

Students build exhibit for museum

The 52 Discovery High School (DHS) Ember Team students learned a lot of things from their recent project, which involved creating an educational exhibit for display at Two Rivers Heritage Museum.

May 30, 2019

Washougal names new high school head

The Washougal School District has selected a new Washougal High School principal to replace outgoing principal Aaron Hansen, who was recently promoted to serve as an associate superintendent for the district.