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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.

August 2, 2018
Emma McBride, 16, will spend her junior year of high school studying abroad in Ghana. McBride  is one of 65 students nationwide accepted into the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study program.

Camas student set to study in Ghana

Camas High School student Emma McBride is one of 65 students nationwide accepted into the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study program, which allows her to spend the upcoming school year studying abroad in Ghana.

July 26, 2018
Washougal School District teachers gather outside the Washougal district office before a June 12 school board meeting. (Post-Record file photo)

Washougal teachers, district near deal

Representatives from the Washougal teachers’ union and school district have met three times over the past week to nail down a new bargaining agreement.

July 19, 2018
From left to right: Alliyah Barnes, Jennifer Barnes, Ty Barnes, Brody Barnes and Boston Barnes relax on the balcony of their Camas home. The Barnes children went three months without eating sugar for a $100 reward. Ty Barnes completed his first year of a sugar-free diet and committed to doing another full year, until at least April 2019.

Sweeter without sweets

When you’re 12 years old, it’s tough to avoid sugary treats — whether it’s a birthday party, a candy prize at school or a visit to grandma’s house, sugar is everywhere.