Local school districts are feeling the pinch after the state Legislature made yet another round of reductions to kindergarten through 12th grade education in an emergency budget cutting session recently. House Bill 3225 includes $39.4 million in cuts to K-12 education. The funding was originally intended to lower class sizes in kindergarten through fourth-grade.
"New perspectives on a diverse and complicated world." For veteran Camas High School teacher Hannelore Tweed, these are the opportunities she is passionate about providing to her students. Her ability to do this was expanded this year as Tweed was offered the chance to become the instructor of a new Advanced Placement class called "human geography."
Knowledge Bowl team fares well CHS Knowledge Bowl students recently opened their 2010 season with a dominating performance against schools from throughout the region.
With the average college graduate leaving school with more than $4,000 in credit card debt, it is clear that a greater understanding of finances is needed. However, for most high school students, it's not something to which they give much thought, beyond filling out applications for college financial aid and scholarships. Camas High School seniors Sara Slayton and Evan Klein are determined to change this.
Free community dinner set Dec. 15 There will be a holiday celebration and dinner at the Jack, Will and Rob Boys & Girls Club Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is open to all and will include family activities and information about the club, as well as dinner.
After seeing a family member struggle through a very difficult time financially, Drew White felt he needed to do something to help. But he didn't stop with just his family. White decided to help others in need as well. White, then a Camas High School freshman, hosted a community garage sale to raise money.
Get non-perishable food and hometown pride ready, because Stuff the Bus is coming back to Camas and Washougal high school from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The event, presented by the Camas-Washougal Business Alliance, benefits the Children's Home Society of Washington, the Inter-Faith Treasure House and the C.A.R.O.L. program. The community is invited to join students, staff, parents and others at either Camas or Washougal high school for the third-annual event.
"Fiddler on the Roof," will come to life when Christian Youth Theatre presents the classic musical in Washougal. In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
Ten-year-old Tessa Rose never would have guessed that her quickly drawn picture would win a contest from entries around the state. But that's exactly what happened. Last spring, the then fourth-grader was in art class when teacher Kathy Marty asked students to draw pictures to enter into the Tacoma Musem of Glass, "Kids Design Glass" contest.
The Camas Educational Foundation recently announced the launch of its 2010-11 grant cycle. CEF grants are intended for innovative programs that improve the quality and level of student learning. CEF offers two categories of grants, mini grants and major grants. CEF is seeking applications for its mini grants and major grants, each of which supports programs that directly and actively engage Camas students. The initial application deadline for each grant category is Friday, Jan. 14.
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