Camas resident Michael Knight was determined to become an Eagle Scout before he finished middle school. He almost didn't make it. Right before he was set to leave for Scouting camp to collect the last few merit badges he needed, his appendix nearly burst. "We are talking two hours before he was to leave (for camp)," Nadine Knight, his mom, said. Michael was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery.
Every year when children return to school, most look forward to the routine of a buying a new backpack and school supplies. But for some, especially since the economy has declined, it is a routine to be dreaded. While their classmates compare new backpacks and school supplies, kids who are not as fortunate avoid the traditional rite of passage. That's where the Camas-Washougal Rotary backpack program comes in. Every fall, club members distribute the backpacks to more than 100 students at the start of school.
Community Ed offers kindergarten enhancement Washougal Community Education and Recreation is offering a new, 2-day a week, fee-based program for kindergarten students. It will provide them with additional grade level activities which support school curriculum.
There will be a meeting regarding advanced placement classes on Monday, Sept. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Washougal's Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St.
A Camas resident was recently among four people appointed to the board of the Clark College Foundation.
The state-wide Running Start program is beginning new practices to limit the number of courses students can take that will be funded by the state. Running State is a state program that allows high-school students to earn college credit at local community colleges. A decreased cap on the number of college credits the program will fund and a limit on the amount of combined high school and college courses that will be funded are being implemented. The state will fund up to 15 credits per student per quarter at the local community college, which is down from 18 credits. The student will need to pay tuition for every credit more than 15.
Community ed sets fall course schedule Washougal Community Education & Recreation has a variety of classes set for people of all ages. The fall 2011 catalog is available online.
After 60-hour workweeks and the constant grind of corporate life, Linda Slattery was ready for a change.
Who said a superintendent always makes others do the dirty work? Not the case for Dawn Tarzian, who rolled up her sleeves and worked with the Washougal School District four-person maintenance crew recently.
School district seeks health committee volunteers The Camas School District is seeking individuals to serve on the district's Student Health Advisory Council for the 2011-12 school year.
