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April 29, 2014

Sharing their love of music

Two Washougal High School seniors had the opportunity to perform with professional musicians in a benefit show for children recently. T. Walker Anderson and Mikayla Harris participated in the Ten Grands for Kids event at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland on Friday, April 18. It is a free, 75 minute matinee created by Michael Allen Harrison, a well-known professional pianist who lives in Portland. The goal of the event is to have a show that inspires students to follow their dreams and exposes them to music "at a very high level of proficiency."

April 28, 2014

WHS student files tort claim against district

A Washougal High School sophomore has filed a tort claim against the school district, seeking $50,000 in damages, for allegedly failing to protect her and other students from inappropriate touching by math teacher Jay Jenkins.

April 22, 2014
The Camas High School Science Olympiad team members celebrate after earning their fourth consecutive state title on Saturday at Eastern Washington University.

CHS Science Olympiad wins state

Winning state once? Awesome. Twice? Fantastic. Three times? Almost never. But Camas High School's Science Olympiad teams hit a new record April 12, taking first-place at the State Science Olympiad Tournament for the fourth year in a row. This comes on the heels of third- and fourth-place state-level wins earlier in March for Liberty Middle School and Skyridge Middle School, respectively.

April 22, 2014
Volunteer Marilyn Adler listens to second-grader Trinity Archer read her a story. Adler is one of several volunteers from Columbia Ridge Senior Living who reads with students on a weekly basis. "It's nice to be around the kids and work with them," the retired teacher said.

Community connections

Nearly every Thursday, volunteers from Columbia Ridge Senior Living board a van and make a quick trip to Woodburn Elementary School, a mile away. There, they spend the next hour or so reading with second-grade students. It's a partnership that works well for all involved. "It's a real benefit for both the students and the volunteers," said Melissa Dolan, school counselor. "The kids love the one-on-one attention and the volunteers feel appreciated."

April 22, 2014

School notes for April 22, 2014

Be the Match potential donor event set On Thursday, potential bone marrow donors will have the opportunity to register at Camas Fire Department Station 42, 4321 N.W. Parker St. The event is being organized by Camas High School senior Zane Sharif as part of his senior project.

April 16, 2014
The Camas High School Science Olympiad team members celebrate after earning their fourth consecutive state title on Saturday at Eastern Washington University.

Science Olympiad top in state

Winning state once? Awesome. Twice? Fantastic. Three times? Almost never. But Camas High School's Science Olympiad teams hit a new record Saturday, taking first-place at the State Science Olympiad Tournament for the fourth year in a row.

April 15, 2014
Hathaway Elementary School fourth-grader Paige Maas stands with U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Camas during a trip to Washington, D.C. to advocate for diabetes research and prevention.

Advocating for a cure

Paige Maas may only be 10 years old, but the petite fourth-grader is making a big impact in the fight against diabetes. Paige, a Washougal resident, has Type 1 diabetes, which requires that she check her blood sugar several times a day and carefully monitor her food and fluid intake. She was diagnosed three years ago.

April 15, 2014

School notes for April 15, 2014

WSD sets town hall facilities review meeting Local residents are invited to help shape the future of the Washougal School District. There will be a town-hall style meeting to discuss the district's long range facilities plans. The meeting is set for Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Washougal High School Commons, 1201 39th St.

April 8, 2014
Julie Bristol, Gause Elementary social worker, had her birthday wish granted when students brought in 2,400 items for the Weekend Backpack Program. Here, she is pictured with student food contributors Jackson Rauch and Milan Shirakawa.

Granting a birthday wish

When Julie Bristol, Gause Elementary School social worker, told students that her only birthday wish was for enough food donations to last the Weekend Backpack Program for the rest of the school year, she got that and then some. "The goal was to bring in 2,400 food and personal items," Bristol said. "The students and families exceeded that goal and brought in more than 4,200."

April 8, 2014

Library sets its second ‘Screen Reads’ session

The Camas Public Library has set its second "Screen Reads" session. The program was created in order to encourage more adults in their 20s and 30s to use the library, although all 18 and older are welcome to participate.