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September 27, 2018
Washougal School District Superintendent Dr. Mary Templeton (left) swears in the newest Washougal School Board Director Angela Hancock (center) while board director Donna Sinclair (right) looks on, during a school board meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 25. Hancock, who was appointed by the board Tuesday night, is a longtime Washougal schools volunteer, former school district employee and the mother of two current Washougal students. She replaces longtime director Elaine Pfeifer, who resigned in July after serving nearly 14 years on the Washougal School Board.

Washougal School Board appoints newest director

The Washougal School Board has replaced longtime director Elaine Pfeifer, who resigned in July, with a Washougal mother of two who has worked in several Washougal schools and is an active school district volunteer.

September 27, 2018
Camas High senior Shile Wen says he hopes teaching coding skills to teens and adults will help people figure out if a career in computer programming or in a STEM field might be right for them. (Contributed photos courtesy of Shile Wen)

Camas High senior helps community speak computer

Can everyone learn to program computers? A Camas High senior believes they can, and he’s hoping to help them on their way with a free “Everyone Should Learn to Code” class at the Camas Public Library.

September 13, 2018
UPWARD mentor Katie Stallbaumer works with  students during camp to create a game using randomly selected items. The camp has two middle school teachers and a number of current or past Camas students to help organize daily activities.

A smooth transition

UPWARD, a week-long summer camp that exposes incoming sixth-grade students to their new middle school environment has expanded to Skyridge Middle School in Camas.

September 6, 2018

Washougal reaches agreement

The strike is over in Washougal as the teachers union ratified a new two-year contract with 100 percent of members in attendance voting yes, Thursday, Sept. 6.

August 21, 2018

Camas educators: Let’s talk about sex

Camas School District leaders are looking to the community and students to help guide discussions surrounding sexual health education in the classroom.

August 9, 2018
The Camas High School Dance team practices its pom routine, Saturday, Aug. 4. The dance team will compete with a jazz, pom and showcase routine this season.

CHS dance team prepares for year of firsts

The Camas High School Dance team will bring the adrenaline to the competition floor as they take their first crack at a show routine that features sliding backdrops, props and costume changes mid-dance.

August 2, 2018

Washougal School Board has seat to fill

The Washougal School District (WSD) board of directors is now accepting applications to fill the District 2 position after its most veteran member has resigned.