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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Book cover design contest open Think you have what it takes to design an award-winning book of Oregon historical fiction? Enter the Oregon Historical Society, The Oregon Encyclopedia and Ooligan Press Book cover design contest.
Wherever Andrew Ziegler goes, Luna will be two steps behind while her nose stays two steps ahead. "When I'm out with her, I'm never alone," Ziegler said. "It's like a missing part of me has been filled. I couldn't imagine life without her." The 20-month-old trained diabetes alert service black labrador retriever from Pieces of the Universe follows the 16-year-old Camas High School sophomore to his classes and band practices. She also keeps a cautious eye on his blood sugar level while he sleeps. Ziegler was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 2 years old and has been on an insulin pump since he was 5. Constantly living in fear for her son's life, Sharon would wake him up in the middle of the night to check his blood sugar. Now she can rest comfortably knowing that Luna is always on guard.
CHS students takes part in 'Ten Grands' concert Two Camas High School students will play piano at the "Ten Grands" Seattle Concert Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. JJ Guo and Johnathan Liao are among three dozen young musicians from 11 high schools who will perform at Benaroya Hall during the evening's showcase of talent that benefits music education.
Taylor Grasseth, a spunky red-haired eighth-grader from Jemtegaard Middle School, was honored in front of her student peers and faculty during an assembly Friday morning. Grasseth's artwork, a colorful cat holding a banner, was chosen as the winner of the Washougal Schools Foundation art contest and will be the face of the organization's signature event, The Student Stride for Education. "It's wonderful and I'm super psyched about it," was Grasseth's response when asked how she feels about her artwork being chosen as the logo for the event.
The Washougal School District, along with the Washougal Old Timers, are making plans to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Washougal High School's first commencement in 1914. "It is a historic milestone and we want to take this opportunity to reconnect with alumni and share in our community's pride of our high school," said Dawn Tarzian, Washougal School District superintendent. To help commemorate the occasion, all former Washougal students and staff from the far and near past are being invited to share their favorite memories via a survey.
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