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June 4, 2013
Skyridge Middle School students dissect salmon as part of a field trip at the Columbia River Fisheries Center in Vancouver.

Skyridge Middle School students spend a day with the Columbia River Fisheries Program

When avid fisherman Gayle Cooper was asked if she'd like to take students on a field trip to the Columbia River Fisheries Program, she jumped at the opportunity. "Fishing is really big in my family and there's also the environmental component, which is very important," said the Skyridge Middle School teacher. Cooper was contacted by Donna Allard, a fish biologist in charge of education at the fisheries program. For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact Donna Allard at [email protected].

May 28, 2013
The CHS Science Olympiad Team placed 13th overall at the national tournament this year, the best team score in their three years representing Washington state at the competition. Team members include, left to right, Ryan Lim, Jake Hsu, Kevin Hsu, Yun Teng, Hans Wachlin, Reese Pathak, Jon Bartlett, Yushuan Peng, Xinyang Chen, Camille Ritter, Eliot Shoemaker, Evan Roche, Rachel Fadlovich, Sophie Shoemaker, Ron Wright, Arya Pathak, Jonathan Ho, Marcus Bintz, Tim Grote, Noah Wachlin, Eric Kuhta, Matt Chase, Jana Grote and not pictured, Rick Grote.

Camas Science Olympiad team places 13th at nationals

Nineteen Camas High School students attended the Science Olympiad National Tournament in Dayton, Ohio recently. Students competed in 25 events against 59 other high school state champion schools from across the country at Wright University.

May 28, 2013

Camas girl wins Eoff Award

Sophia Hansen of Camas is this year's winner of the Eoff Award from the Portland Youth Philharmonic. Hansen is a Skyridge Middle School sixth-grader and viola player with the organization.

May 28, 2013

School notes for May 28, 2013

Papermaker Preschool opens enrollment The Papermaker Preschool, located at Camas High School, has open enrollment for children who are 4 by Aug. 31. The morning session runs from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m., and the afternoon session runs from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. The full-time preschool hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Part-time tuition is $230 per month, and full time tuition is $690 per month (nine-hour maximum per day). The preschool follows the Camas School District calendar.

May 21, 2013
Third-grader Brian Hoff, kindergartner Addysen Case and first-grader Davlin Coburn proudly display the prizes they won for being top fundraisers during the Hoops for Heart event at Lacamas Heights Elementary School. A total of $10,925 was raised for the American Heart Association. Of that total, Coburn was the top fundraiser at $1,205. Case raised $410 and Hoff raised $270.

Lacamas Heights Elementary students raise nearly $11,000 during Hoops for Heart

For the past several years, Lacamas Heights Elementary students have raised money for the American Heart Association. This year, 115 students participated in AHA's Hoops for Hearts program. It was coordinated by Jeanie Moran, Lacamas Heights physical education teacher. In all, the students raised $10,925 for the AHA, which is $4,745 more than last year. "Hoops for Heart is a great event because it allows us to teach the kids about community service, as well as educate them about the heart, heart disease, and the role that exercise plays in heart health," said Moran.

May 21, 2013

School notes for May 21, 2013

Items needed for community sale to benefit teen with cancer Spring cleaning? If so, items are needed for an upcoming community rummage sale and raffle to benefit a Camas High School freshman with cancer.

May 21, 2013
Camas DECA chapter members were are smiles at the Portland International Airport as they prepared to board a plane to attend the International Career Development Conference last month.

DECA students place in top 10 at international competition

Nineteen Camas High School marketing students traveled to Anaheim, Calif., for the DECA International Career Development Conference in April. Students competed in a variety of marketing competitions against others from the United States and Canada. The local CHS chapter had six of its students qualify for the final round of competition, and four place in the top 10. DECA students come from the various marketing classes at the high school. Finalists included Megan Napier, Amanda Shi, Madison Berkeley, Jasmyne Samuels, Annika Bales, and Cameron Vega.

May 21, 2013
The Washougal High School Panther mascot encourages youngsters as they cross the finish line during Saturday's 10th annual Student Stride for Education at Fishback Stadium. Hundreds of youth and adults took part in the running and walking events, which serve to promote fitness and learning and fundraise for the Washougal Schools Foundation's grant and scholarship program

Student Stride marks 10th year

Approximately 550 participants and countless volunteers celebrated the 10th Annual Student Stride for Education Saturday, raising almost $20,000 for the Washougal Schools Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides teacher grants and scholarships.

May 14, 2013

School notes for May 14, 2013

'Annie, Get Your Gun,' comes to Washougal Journey Theater Arts Group will present, "Annie, Get Your Gun," at Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal Friday through Sunday, May 24 to 26, and May 31 to June 2.