1954 NE Garfield Street
Camas, WA 98607

Public - Grades: KG-5

We at Helen Baller are committed to life-long student learning. We are a community where every individual is encouraged to explore, experience, and develop strong communication through all aspects of learning.

These aspects include:

Achievement of state standards
Balanced curriculum
Character education
Mental and physical health

Helen Baller Pledge:

I will do my best to be my best.
I will be responsible, respectful, and safe.
Together we will build self-esteem.
At Helen Baller, we are a community of learners.
We can learn! We will learn!

About Helen Baller
Helen Baller School was built in 1948 with additions in 1951 and 1954. It was named for Helen Baller, an early educator in the Camas Schools. The Helen Baller School now houses Kindergarten through fifth grades.

Helen Baller Technology Mission Statement

Helen Baller Elementary School is committed to improving student learning through the integration of technology throughout the curriculum, helping students to meet Washington State Essential Learning Requirements. Further, we are dedicated to staff development and peer mentoring in order to produce students who are able to independently utilize technology to enhance learning.

We will strive to create classrooms that take full advantage of PC's, digital hardware, scanners, up-to-date software, presentation devices, SmartBoards and complete network connections.

Our final goal is to prepare students for successful technology use and to help them become productive citizens for future employment in the community.

841 NE 22nd Ave
Camas, WA 98607

Public - Grades: KG-6

JDZ's mission aligns with the Camas School District mission to provide students with the ability to communicate effectively, use technology, reason, be self-confident, possess mental and physical health and work effectively with others. In broader terms, our mission is to create a 'learning community' where teachers, students and citizens are jointly involved in the advancement of knowledge and personal growth.

Our Facility
JDZ was built in 1968 and served as Camas’ middle school until 1996. It then became home to fifth and sixth graders through June 2006. In September 2006 JDZ becomes a preschool through grade five elementary school, one of five elementary schools in the Camas School District. Our school includes three clusters of classrooms, a building that houses the cafeteria and two gyms, and two portable classroom buildings. We have extensive outdoor areas for students and for community use and Camas Roots, a school community garden.

Come Visit
We are proud of our school and its programs. JDZ encourages the community to be a part of our school. Feel free to call us at 833-5710 for more information or to arrange a visit. Parent helpers are always welcome in classrooms, the library and school office!

5220 NW Parker Street
Camas, WA 98607

Public - Grades: 6-8

Welcome to Skyridge Middle School, Home of the Skyhawks! Our middle school includes sixth through eighth grades with approximately 680 students. Our outstanding and caring staff provides skilled instruction based on our state Grade Level Expectations. In addition to a tradition of excellence in academics and the arts, Skyridge offers numerous extra-curricular activities for our students.

Our Mission: Our mission is to create a “Safe Learning Community” where staff, students, and citizens are involved in the advancement of knowledge and personal growth.

Our Vision: Skyridge Middle School provides a “Safe, caring environment, empowering students to achieve academic excellence.

Sports and Activities


6th grade:
Fall—Science Olympiad (year long), Girls Cross Country
Winter—Knowledge Bowl, Wrestling (co-ed)
Spring—Track (co-ed)

7th grade:
Fall—Science Olympiad (year long), Girls Cross Country, Football (boys)
Winter—Knowledge Bowl, Volleyball (girls), Wrestling (co-ed)
Spring—Track )(co-ed)

8th grade:
Fall—Science Olympiad (year long), Football (boys), Girls Cross Country
Winter—Knowledge Bowl, Basketball (boys), Wrestling (co-ed), Volleyball (girls)
Spring—Track (co-ed)

Our PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) at Skyridge is very supportive of our staff and students and contributes to better parent communication and involvement. PTO also provides resources to enhance student academic and extra-curricular activities. Tami Fleck is president of our PTO. Please contact Tami at skypto@yahoo.com for more information.

For current calendar events for Skyridge and our school district, you can access the Web Calendar (DynaCal) through the Camas School District website www.camas.wednet.edu. When you reach the district website, click on ‘Calendar.’ On the left side of the page is the district calendar as well as the web calendar. Athletic and activity events, as well school-day events such as field trips are posted there.

If you would like to view Skyridge WASL results, go to www.k12.wa.us.

We appreciate your interest in Skyridge! Go Skyhawks

26900 SE 15th St
Camas, WA 98607

Principal:
Steven Marshall
Asst. Principal:
Ellise Anderson

Asst. Principal:
Tom Morris

Dean of Students:
Josh Gibson

Career & Tech. Director:
Linda Barnes

1919 NE Ione St
Camas, WA 98607

Hayes Freedom High School is located in Camas, WA and is one of 2 high schools in Camas School District. It is a school that serves students in grades 9-12.

Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.

We're growing, building and moving!The 2009-2010 school year marks the second-to last move for the Hayes Freedom students and staff. While our brand-new school is under construction, we will be housed at the school formerly known as JDZ Elementary. Click here for a map of our interim location. We'll be relocating in July and re-opening our offices on August 17.

Our new school will be ready for staff and students in the fall of 2010. Click here for an architectural rendering.

WelcomeIn the interest of meeting the needs of all students in the Camas School District, the Camas School Board has approved the recognition of Hayes Freedom High School as a stand-alone high school designed to provide personalized instruction and individual attention for high school students who prefer to direct their own educations to a greater degree than is possible in a traditional high school model. Hayes Freedom is named after Denis Hayes, a Camas H.S. graduate who is credited with developing Earth Day, and Freedom for our cherished belief in the importance of this attribute in education.

We are a non-traditional school where students and staff can learn, grow, and experience life and education in a way that works for each individual. Projects and courses are designed by staff to align closely to district, state and national learning standards, but these allow, and in fact require, students to take control of their own educational plans. It is a place where students can find their own voices. Students learn quickly that they have both the right to their opinions but also the responsibility to listen to and respect the views of others.

Students at Hayes Freedom must be self-motivated, responsible, and willing to commit to both long and short term community based service learning projects. A premium is placed on student integration of learning across disciplines. Hayes Freedom students are required to analyze problems from multiple viewpoints and articulate comprehensive responses.

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