In an effort to curtail texting during class, Washougal School District administrators have put together a new, detailed cell phone policy for students. The new policy, which went into effect when school began last week, explicitly prohibits the use of cell phones and other electronic devices during the day, except during lunch and passing periods.
Some local kids will have a better first day of school thanks to the Camas-Washougal Rotary Club. The club raised $2,900 for its backpack program, which will provide backpacks with required school supplies to 150 students.
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Due to athletic budget cuts, sports fees will increase this year in the Camas School District. Students at Camas High School will see a $10 boost in fees, from $40 to $50 per sport. Middle school user fees will increase from $25 to $30 per sport. "We lost some coaching positions and some money that was used to pay for game management, transportation and helmet certification," said Terry Cavender, CHS athletic director. Questions about the athletic fee increases can be directed to Cavender at 833- 7206.
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Brian Eggleston has a one in nine chance of his face being featured on Wells Fargo ATM machines across the state. That's because the Washougal High School Spanish teacher has been named Educational Service District 112 region Teacher of the Year. This advances him to the state level competition, where he is one of nine finalists. In the past, the winner has had their image splashed across the various Wells Fargo ATM machines. One teacher will be selected to represent Washington state in the National Teacher of the Year Program.
This year, for the kids program, they are: Megan Pitcher, 16,766 minutes; Jasmine Guirado, 14,275 minutes; Rachel Jung, 14,260 minutes; Sarah Wells-Moran, 13,570 minutes; Collin Mason: 11,882 minutes; Maddy Wood, 11,700 minutes; Aubrey Johnson, 10,000 minutes; Nathaniel McBride, 9,665 minutes; Raveena Bhui, 9,500 minutes; Daniel Fan, 8,700 minutes. Top readers for the teen program are: Tim Grote, 17,000 minutes; Shannon Wells-Moran, 14,576 minutes; Sierah Cain, 13,800 minutes; Emma LeFevre, 11,400 minutes; Makayala Jacobs, 11,280 minutes; John Grall, 10,976 minutes; Cassidy Gordon, 9,470; Heaven Lenderman, 8,730; Rachel Martschinske, 8,680 and Noah Thompson, 8,539.
A Camas High School student has been named to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council. Elodie Nierenberg, representing the 17th Legislative District, is one of 13 youth who will serve on the council, which was established in 2005 to give the Legislature advice on the critical issues related to education, health and fitness, test reform, school safety and other topics. Nierenberg was selected from among 62 applicants from across the state's 49 legislative districts. A review committee screened the applicants and made their recommendations to the lieutenant governor Brad Owen. The council, which meets up to six times annually, consists of a total of 22 members who serve two-year terms. Students can be reappointed for subsequent two-year terms. For more information, visit lyac.leg.wa.gov or send an e-mail to lyac@leg.wa.gov.
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Back-to-school nights, kindergarten orientation
