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October 4, 2011

Girls bowling will soon be offered at Camas High

Camas High School offers a wide variety of extra curricular activities that appeal to many different interests. Beginning at the end of October, girls bowling will be added to the list. "Currently, we are the only 3A or 4A school in Clark County who does not offer girls bowling," said Terry Cavender, CHS athletic director. Cavender and Rita Pakenen, the district's human resources director, made a presentation to the School Board at last Monday's meeting to approve the request for bowling.

September 27, 2011
Area residents will have their choice of Fuji, Gala, Honey Crisp, Braeburn and golden delicious apples, as well as D'Anjou pears, at the annual Apple Festival, Sunday, Oct. 9 at Riverside Adventist Christian School, in Washougal. The event also includes face painting, "Old Tyme country photos" and a "country junque store," featuring books, puzzles and toys.

Celebrating an abundance of apples

If you have a hankering for apples, then Riverside Christian Adventist School is the place to be next Sunday. That's when apples in many varieties will be available for sale.

September 27, 2011

School notes for Sept. 27, 2011

Student makes UM dean's list Kathryn Norcross, a 2010 Camas High School graduate, has been named to the dean's list at the University of Montana in Missoula.

September 20, 2011
Michael Knight sits with Liberty Middle School Principal Marilyn Boerke on one of the five benches he made for the school as a part of his Eagle Scout project last year.

Carved from determination

Camas resident Michael Knight was determined to become an Eagle Scout before he finished middle school. He almost didn't make it. Right before he was set to leave for Scouting camp to collect the last few merit badges he needed, his appendix nearly burst. "We are talking two hours before he was to leave (for camp)," Nadine Knight, his mom, said. Michael was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery.

September 20, 2011
Members of the Camas-Washougal Rotary Club spent time distributing backpacks to children in need at area schools recently.

Giving every student a good start

Every year when children return to school, most look forward to the routine of a buying a new backpack and school supplies. But for some, especially since the economy has declined, it is a routine to be dreaded. While their classmates compare new backpacks and school supplies, kids who are not as fortunate avoid the traditional rite of passage. That's where the Camas-Washougal Rotary backpack program comes in. Every fall, club members distribute the backpacks to more than 100 students at the start of school.

September 20, 2011

School notes for Sept. 20, 2011

Community Ed offers kindergarten enhancement Washougal Community Education and Recreation is offering a new, 2-day a week, fee-based program for kindergarten students. It will provide them with additional grade level activities which support school curriculum.

September 15, 2011

School Notes

There will be a meeting regarding advanced placement classes on Monday, Sept. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Washougal's Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St.

September 6, 2011

Running Start limits funded course options

The state-wide Running Start program is beginning new practices to limit the number of courses students can take that will be funded by the state. Running State is a state program that allows high-school students to earn college credit at local community colleges. A decreased cap on the number of college credits the program will fund and a limit on the amount of combined high school and college courses that will be funded are being implemented. The state will fund up to 15 credits per student per quarter at the local community college, which is down from 18 credits. The student will need to pay tuition for every credit more than 15.

September 6, 2011

School notes for Sept. 6, 2011

Community ed sets fall course schedule Washougal Community Education & Recreation has a variety of classes set for people of all ages. The fall 2011 catalog is available online.