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July 8, 2021

Washougal High to offer sports camps in July

Washougal High School is hosting a series of free summer sports camps this month for students entering third through eighth grades.  Washougal girls basketball coach Britney…

June 24, 2021

Washougal High receives produce donation

Washougal High School culinary students will use locally harvested produce that was raised on school grounds in their cooking classrooms this fall thanks to a donation from a community member.

June 24, 2021
A parent thanks the Camas School Board for its equity, diversity and inclusion policy during a board meeting on June 14, 2021. (Screenshot by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas parents defend school board, district’s anti-racism work

In the weeks following a heated May 10 Camas School Board meeting featuring a group of vocal Camas-area residents who railed against the school district’s “woke” agenda, COVID-19 mask mandates, remote learning and racial justice and equity programs, dozens of Camas parents have written letters and spoken out in defense of the school district and its elected school board officials.

June 24, 2021
Washougal High culinary arts teacher Brenda Hitchins has been named the Educational Service District 112's  Regional Teacher of the Year and will compete for the state title. (Contributed photo courtesy of Washougal School District)

‘An amazingly dedicated, innovative educator’

Brenda Hitchins challenges her Washougal High School culinary students to succeed, but also to not fear failure. If they accidentally crack an egg and break a yoke, for example, she’ll remind them that eggs are cheap and easily accessible, and encourage them to try again.