Camas School District

School Board Meeting 2-13-12

l. marshall — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:20:51 +0000

Camas Science Olympians dominate

Doreen McKercher — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:21:29 +0000

After last year's State Championship was led by a core of ten seniors, the CHS Science Olympiad Team was little nervous about what the 2011-12 year would hold. Their fears were turned to folly when 25 students medaled in one or more events at the Camas Invitational in January. This was the highest number of wins at a single tournament in S.O. history as well as more medals than the team typically earns in a year!

Their next tournament is at Aviation High School in Seattle on February 4. However, if you'd like to take in some events closer to home, the regional tournament will be in Longview at the Lower Columbia Community College on March 10. The State Championships are at Eastern Washington University in Cheney on April 14. All tournaments begin at 8:30 a.m. and final awards are usually completed around 5:30 p.m. If you have questions about the program or the upcoming events, contact S.O. advisor Ron Wright at Ronald.Wright@camas.wednet.edu.

On the sidelines: National College Signing Day

Doreen McKercher — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:13:39 +0000

The best part about being on the sidelines is watching the teams and the athletes you cover accomplish some pretty amazing things.

You get to ask them questions, tap into their emitions and share their stories.

From the time they arrive on varsity as freshmen, sophomores and juniors, to their final go around as seniors, you grow to respect these athletes for all the hard work they put into their sport for their teammates, coaches, school, family, friends and community.

As eight Camas High School seniors sat at the table in front of the packed North Commons area on campus for National College Signing Day Wednesday, Athletic Director Terry Cavender chose the perfect statement to describe these Papermakers.

Photo by Dan Trujillo

Art speaks to viewers at Camas High

Doreen McKercher — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:22:48 +0000

CAMAS — Ashe Parra described how the girl in her drawing, with flowers, a butterfly and a clock adorning her head, represented childhood and carefree living. Emily Hull shared how her rhinoceros photo resulted from time spent volunteering at the Oregon Zoo and a new camera lens, courtesy of her parents.

Photo: Troy Wayrynen

School Board Meeting 1-23-12

l. marshall — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:32:46 +0000

AGENDA 1-23-12

MINUTES 1-23-12

Papermaker wins top honor

Doreen McKercher — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:16 +0000

Senior Zach Marshall was awarded the top prize, a $3,500 scholarship, at the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Banquet January 18. This marks the third straight year that a Papermaker has earned First Place honors: Stu Jergensen, Logan Grindy, Odin Coe, and now Marshall. Go Papermakers!

Photo: Zachary Kaufman

English Author Connects with Students in Washington State

Doreen McKercher — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:57:48 +0000

Last week, we heard this fun story about how students from a high school in Washington used Skype video call to bring literature to life...

Prune Hill Book Fair success

Doreen McKercher — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:55:45 +0000

The Prune Hill Book Fair brought in nearly $4,000 to help purchase new library books, classroom book collections, and bring in a guest author to present to students. Thanks to all the parents, volunteers, and staff members who helped make the Prune Hill Book Fair such a success!

School Board Meeting 1-9-12

l. marshall — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:47:53 +0000

AGENDA 1-9-12

MINUTES (Amended) 1-9-12

Papermaker Brent Richards signs with Timbers

Doreen McKercher — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:24:01 +0000

Brent Richards (pictured right) of Camas has been impressing Gavin Wilkinson with his soccer skills for more than seven years.

Now the Portland Timbers’ general manager hopes Richards will impress well into the future.

Richards, 21, signed a Major League Soccer contract with the Timbers on Wednesday, making him the first MLS Homegrown Player signed by the club. Contract details were not released.

“It’s awesome. It’s something that I wanted for a long time,” Richards said.

Read more at The Columbian. Photo: Steve Dipaola