Posted: June 28, 2021
Due to the Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service, all Camas School District on-site activities will end and buildings will be closed at 2 PM today. The regularly scheduled board meeting will be held remotely via a Zoom webinar. Per previous protocol, public comments will be accepted in written form and should…
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Posted: June 21, 2021
Gov. Inslee declared June 19 a state holiday in a recent proclamation, and this week, June 19 was declared a federal holiday. June 19 or Juneteenth is a commemoration of the date in 1865 when Union troops reached Galveston Bay, Texas, and told the enslaved African-Americans there that they, along with the more than 250,000…
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Posted: June 14, 2021
Camas School District is a community of learners committed to seeing and serving each student. We have a collective responsibility and require accountability to ensure that children of every race, national origin, language, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic status, socio-emotional well-being, and ability to reach their full potential. Ultimately, our goal…
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We are happy to announce our second Summer Food Service Program. All meals will be FREE for children ages 1-18. Each child in your household will receive 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches in weekly meal boxes. Meal boxes can be picked up curbside every Wednesday beginning June 30 through August 18 at Skyridge Middle School…
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Thank you for letting me tell some of your stories through the years with the HOPE & JOY project. It has been such a privilege to do so. I’ve frequently shared the joy I get from graduation. The nervous excitement about what’s next in our graduates’ life journeys is hopeful and inspiring. Returning to…
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Posted: June 7, 2021
I hope you had a nice weekend. This is graduation week with CHS on Friday and HFHS on Saturday. What an incredible journey for the class of 2021?!? Their resiliency is inspiring and your support of them has been greatly appreciated. We have all learned a lot this year about our schools, students, families, and…
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Posted: June 2, 2021
Cutting-edge food production meets meaningful employment for people with disabilities. We’re excited to share an award-winning story of inclusion, innovation, and impact with you. Hearts of Glass shows the journey of a new business, Vertical Harvest (VH). VH is a state-of-the-art greenhouse in Jackson, Wyoming. VH provides meaningful employment for people with disabilities. The film describes…
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Posted: June 1, 2021
I hope you are all having a nice Memorial Day Weekend. It feels like summer has arrived. This week I’m sharing wisdom from seniors about the following question: In thinking about life after graduation, what are you most nervous about? What are you most excited about? Enjoy! Jeff HOPE & JOY: Nerves & Excitement…
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Posted: May 24, 2021
I love talking with students and the senior exit interviews have been a highlight for me each year. Like a lot of things the past couple of years, we’ve had to pivot and think differently about how we do something we love. For senior exit interviews, we used a survey option. I wanted to share…
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Posted: May 17, 2021
“School governance is the foundation of our public school systems—and stability, expertise, and representation by people invested in their children’s education are critical to effective governance.” (Pierce) For the past ten years I’ve had the privilege to watch our school board, Casey O’Dell, Julie Rotz, Mary Tipton and our current board members Erika Cox, Connie…
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