Nineteen Camas High School students attended the Science Olympiad National Tournament in Dayton, Ohio recently. Students competed in 25 events against 59 other high school state champion schools from across the country at Wright University.
The following students were named Super Citizens at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary. Kindergarten, special talents: Lillian Grindy, Teddy Seitz, Caitlin King, Tyler Klopman, Carson McGrew, Nevaeh McIntosh and Tarah McIntosh.
Sophia Hansen of Camas is this year's winner of the Eoff Award from the Portland Youth Philharmonic. Hansen is a Skyridge Middle School sixth-grader and viola player with the organization.
Papermaker Preschool opens enrollment The Papermaker Preschool, located at Camas High School, has open enrollment for children who are 4 by Aug. 31. The morning session runs from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m., and the afternoon session runs from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. The full-time preschool hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Part-time tuition is $230 per month, and full time tuition is $690 per month (nine-hour maximum per day). The preschool follows the Camas School District calendar.
For the past several years, Lacamas Heights Elementary students have raised money for the American Heart Association. This year, 115 students participated in AHA's Hoops for Hearts program. It was coordinated by Jeanie Moran, Lacamas Heights physical education teacher. In all, the students raised $10,925 for the AHA, which is $4,745 more than last year. "Hoops for Heart is a great event because it allows us to teach the kids about community service, as well as educate them about the heart, heart disease, and the role that exercise plays in heart health," said Moran.
Items needed for community sale to benefit teen with cancer Spring cleaning? If so, items are needed for an upcoming community rummage sale and raffle to benefit a Camas High School freshman with cancer.
Nineteen Camas High School marketing students traveled to Anaheim, Calif., for the DECA International Career Development Conference in April. Students competed in a variety of marketing competitions against others from the United States and Canada. The local CHS chapter had six of its students qualify for the final round of competition, and four place in the top 10. DECA students come from the various marketing classes at the high school. Finalists included Megan Napier, Amanda Shi, Madison Berkeley, Jasmyne Samuels, Annika Bales, and Cameron Vega.
Approximately 550 participants and countless volunteers celebrated the 10th Annual Student Stride for Education Saturday, raising almost $20,000 for the Washougal Schools Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides teacher grants and scholarships.
'Annie, Get Your Gun,' comes to Washougal Journey Theater Arts Group will present, "Annie, Get Your Gun," at Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal Friday through Sunday, May 24 to 26, and May 31 to June 2.
For the third year in a row, the Camas-Washougal Robotics Team has competed at the world championships. FIRST Robotics Team 2471, or "Team Mean Machine," as it's known, has had a successful season, winning first place alliance honors at both Portland and Spokane FIRST Robotics competitions during March and April. The team also brought home awards for team imagery, safety and quality. Adding to that success, team members recently returned from the FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) World Championships in St. Louis, Mo. Students from Camas, Washougal and Hokinson high schools participate on the team. "Robotics provides a unique environment to learn while working with experienced mentors from industry," said Debbie Lindy, team publicity chairwoman. For information about the team or FIRST Robotics programs, browse www.team2471.org.
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