Camas-Washougal Post-Record

March 25, 2014

District clarifies boundaries between students, staff

In an effort to increase awareness, the Washougal School District has clarified, in detail, what constitutes acceptable behavior between students and staff. Some of the document is fairly standard, such as refraining from inappropriate physical conduct, showing pornography to a student or making jokes of a sexual nature. However, other portions of it may come as a surprise to some: For example, it is not acceptable to employ a student, such as having them baby-sit any staff member's children.

March 18, 2014

School notes for March 18, 2014

Preschool 'Childfind' screening set There will be free screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who reside within the Camas School District boundaries on Wednesday, March 26. The screening tests children in hearing, vision, speech, concepts and motor development, and lasts approximately one hour.

March 18, 2014

JMS teacher Jennifer Bohn-Snapp's students recently completed a "selfie" project, where the girls and their moms, or other influential female figure, each used their cell phone to snap a self-portrait. The pictures were taken with no filters or editing, and then submitted for a gallery showing in the library.

Redefining beauty

With scantily clad, perfectly toned models on magazine covers, pop music stars with skin that appears flawless and television shows dedicated to exploring which "hot" woman will snag the even-hotter bachelor, it's tough to be a girl these days. However, students in Jennifer Bohn-Snapp's classes at Jemtegaard Middle School in Washougal aren't letting these images define beauty for them. Instead, they are reshaping it, along with the help of their mothers and modern technology. Inspired by Dove's Real Beauty campaign and its documentary "Selfie," which features real mothers and daughters talking about how they feel about their appearance, Bohn-Snapp challenged her students to use their cell phones to take an "honest" self-portrait, known as a "selfie," with no filters or editing. She asked their mothers, or other influential female figures, to set an example by doing the same.

March 11, 2014

School notes for March 11, 2014

Rice makes dean's list Zachary M. Rice of Camas has been named to the dean's list at Boston University for the fall semester. Each school and college at Boston University has its own criterion for the dean's list, but students generally must earn a 3.5 GPA or better, or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as take a full course load as a full-time student.

March 11, 2014

WHS students recently participated in the honor groups at the Washington State Music Educators Association conference. Pictured above (left to right) are Nick Stevens, Allix Fisher, Zoe West, Sonja Adams and Bret Wade. Not pictured: Mac Wright and Austin Smith-Brown.

Young musicians fare well at state conference

Several Papermakers and Panthers put their musical talents to work at the Washington Music Educators Association conference recently. The event, held Feb. 14 to 16 in Yakima, included a 300-voice symphonic choir, 200-piece concert band, 250-piece symphony orchestra and 65-piece chamber orchestra. Students were selected to perform in the all-state groups based on auditions, which included thousands of entries.

March 4, 2014

Photographer Debbie Rodgers demonstrates some picture taking techniques during a career fair at Jemtegaard Middle School recently.

Exploring their futures

Jemtegaard Middle School students were given the opportunity to explore a variety of possible careers at a recent career fair. "The 29 presenters included many Washougal residents and businesses," said David Cooke, principal. "Each student took part in three, half-hour presentations. The students picked two of their choices and we picked the other to expand their horizons." Some of the jobs included Secret Service agent, chiropractor, cosmetologist, pilot, detective, nurse, firefighter, movie director, videographer and surgical technician.

March 4, 2014

School notes for March 4, 2014

Applications sought for scholarships The Corrine Wallace Memorial Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to qualified candidates either currently enrolled in a Christian college or those planning to attend one next fall. It is offered through local churches and spearheaded by Gateway Community Church in Washougal. The fund offers $10,000 in scholarships, ranging from $500 and $3,000 per person.

March 4, 2014

WHS student to intern with Boeing

As a senior at Washougal High School, Bobby Jacobs is ahead of the curve in knowing what type of career and education he'll pursue after graduation. He is one of 12 students in Clark County to be selected for Boeing's TechPrep program, a paid summer internship with hands-on experience in machining and manufacturing, as well as job application skills and work experience. This summer, he will work as part of a team to produce a rocket boat.

February 25, 2014

CHS to offer new arts program

Camas High School is hosting an informational session at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the north commons for a new program beginning in the 2014-15 school year. Integrated arts and academics is a new program starting with ninth-grade students in the fall. The purpose is to meet the academic needs of students whose learning style is best served by an arts-integrated curriculum centered on standards and arts based projects, and to provide students with varied experiences. For more information, visit www.integratedartsandacademics.blogspot.com.

February 25, 2014

An enthusiastic group of WHS students accepted a $10,000 check in the Cash for Schools contest. Students, faculty and administrators will meet to decide how to spend the money.

WHS and CHS receive 10k in cash for schools program

When Camas High School won $10,000 in a Cash for Schools contest, the students could have easily held onto the money.Instead, they decided to share some of it with Rosa Parks Elementary in Portland. The school is starting up an orchestra program, and was in need of funds. It also has one of the highest free- and reduced-price lunch rates in the area. Cash for Schools is a contest sponsored by McLoughlin Jeep in partnership with KATU News. The contest asked schools to bring the most Facebook "Likes" to McLoughlin Jeep in a given week. CHS was the first school to win, and the students were given the check by anchors Carl Click and Natali Marmion.