Camas School District

Incoming Camas High School junior Shaunak Deshpande has spent his summer creating Cameraderie, a new youth nature photography group for young people ages 10-18, in partnership with Vancouver Audubon!

Shaunak has organized and hosted fundraisers, led bird walks at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, secured business sponsors and is now developing educational programs for younger students. Keep up the great work, Shaunak!

Birding, photography youth group Cameraderie takes flight, preps for bird-a-thon WASHOUGAL — Summer vacation has been anything but restful for incoming Camas High School junior Shaunak Deshpande. While other high school students were working summer jobs, going on family vacations

Congratulations to Camas High School Class of 2026 graduates Sophie Jacobs, Rafa Lavagnino, Jack Parbon, Evan Gaasch, Muhammad Muaz Rafique, Mishal Rafique and Jose Calito for earning the Seal of Biliteracy! 👏

The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate proficiency in English and a second language. This achievement celebrates the hard work, dedication and skills it takes to communicate across languages and cultures while helping increase the number of students who graduate proficient in at least two languages.

Welcome back! 🎒🚌📚️ We are excited to welcome students in grades K-12 on August 24 and our preschool students on August 31.

Wishing all of our students, staff and families a wonderful start to the 2026-27 school year filled with connection, learning and new opportunities!

🤼 Congratulations to Camas High School senior Simon Jarrell on signing to continue his wrestling career at North Idaho College!

A four-year letterman and four-time state placer, Simon leaves Camas as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in program history. He earned a fifth-place finish and three third-place finishes at Mat Classic while helping the Papermakers achieve team success at both State Duals and the state tournament.

Simon will graduate from high school with his associate degree from Clark College and plans to study Engineering at North Idaho.

🎶 What can a high school choir be?

At Camas High School, choir teacher Ethan Chessin and his students are answering that question in creative ways, collaborating with professional musicians, creating new music and performing from Camas to New York and beyond.

Now, Ethan is sharing the story behind the program on a new podcast episode with I'm Into This Place.

🎧 Listen to hear how CHS students are reimagining what choir can be:

Innovate, Celebrate, Inspire: Camas High Choir Changes Lives (Podcast) This is not your grandma’s music education program. From commissioning professional musicians to write entire albums with the students, to performing in New York and Los Angeles, Camas High’s Choir is the class you wish you’d been able to take. And Ethan Chessin is the teacher you wish you’d...

🏉 Congratulations to Camas High School graduate Carlos Del Puerto on signing to continue his rugby career at Western Washington University this fall!

Carlos has been a leader for the Camas Rugby program, helping the team earn two state runner-up finishes and one third-place finish during his three years with the program. A two-time all-state selection and team captain, Carlos is currently ranked among the top rugby players in the nation.

At Western Washington, Carlos plans to study Supply Chain Management while continuing his rugby career.

Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚️ Reading can introduce us to new ideas, new perspectives and entirely new worlds.

What book are you enjoying this summer?

🎾 Congratulations to Camas High School graduate Tristenh Teso on signing to continue his tennis career at Thomas College this fall!

Tristenh has been part of one of the most successful eras in Camas tennis history. During his four years with the program, the Papermakers won two state championships, three bi-district titles, and three league championships. He earned all-league honors three times and served as team captain during his senior season.

At Thomas College, Tristenh plans to study Criminal Justice while continuing his tennis career.

⚾ Congratulations to Camas High School graduate Sawyer Clifton on signing to continue his baseball career at Arizona Christian University this fall!

During his two years at Camas, Sawyer contributed to league championship teams in both football and baseball. He earned all-league baseball honors twice and was recognized with the team's Cy Young Award in 2025.

Sawyer is excited to continue competing at the next level while taking advantage of Arizona Christian's athletic facilities and academic opportunities.

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