Continue reading]]> We wanted to take a moment to celebrate our amazing class of 2026!

As the school year comes to an end and seniors officially complete their senior boards, we couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve accomplished. This year, magneto graduates are headed everywhere from UW right here at home to Johns Hopkins in Maryland, pursuing their passions and taking next steps in their academic journeys.

Our recent video highlighting seniors has gained traction on social media (around 30k views!), and it’s incredible to see people from the community and beyond coming together to support our graduating class.  Be sure to check it out and join us in congratulating our class of 2026. Your futures are bright, and we can’t wait to see what you will do next!

Continue reading]]> On May 20th, students of all four grades came together in our 19th annual MST Research Symposium to share the joy of research and collaboration. Students presented the projects that they had been working on for the school year before gathering in the theater for an awards presentation and a senior student Q&A panel. Thank you to all the family members, friends, and future magnetos who attended, and congratulations and good luck to our graduating seniors!

Continue reading]]> On February 28th, our Sophomores Narayan C., Sujatha C., Alex Y., Chloe L., Emily L., Alyssa W., and Freshmen Eric C. and Isaac S. proudly represented Camas High School at the 2026 BPA Regional Science Bowl held at the University of Portland. The teams performed exceptionally well, winning all of their round-robin games and advancing to the double-elimination round in #4 and #5 place out of 16 teams.

Congratulations, Science Bowl-ers! We’re looking forward to seeing you compete again next year!

Continue reading]]> Recently, class of 2024 Magnet alumna Madi Williams published research in the Life journal on peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Through a collegiate program called MedRamp, her team analyzed data on genetic mutations across patient groups and compared variations by ethnicity and gender, with the goal of better understanding how the cancer occurs across populations in order to improve prevention and treatment.

What stood out to Madi the most wasn’t just the research process, but the broader impact that it could have. “We’re looking at the whole person and all of the factors that could contribute,” she says, “so that was exciting, and we hope to help more people in the future with that data.”

With her research published, Madi has accomplished an incredible milestone in her academic career. When asked what prepared her most for this experience, Madi emphasizes that the Magnet program played a major role in helping her feel comfortable with the research process by teaching her important skills such as structuring a research paper. She also greatly appreciates the variety of research projects she completed in high school through Magnet that helped pave the path toward the research that she decided to pursue in college.

Beyond academics, Madi highlights the importance of connection within the Magnet program. “I think Magnet classes and the experiences you have help you make connections with your teachers and ask questions to learn more about subjects you’re interested in.” These relationships gave her the confidence to reach out for support and take initiative, skills that continue to shape her college experience today.

Today, Madi continues to build on her strong foundations beyond the classroom. Whether it’s through conducting public health research on childhood stability and long-term health outcomes or competing as a Division I rower, her work reflects the same excellence and initiative that she has always demonstrated.

Madi’s research can be viewed here!

Continue reading]]> We’d like to invite current 8th grade parents, guardians, and students to an informational Zoom webinar about the Camas High School MST Magnet program that’s scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

Webinar Link: https://camas-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/81040399714?pwd=NOIlplbcRW4oPKfIy6kt1PYCSI3Z1A.1

Passcode: 283798

During the meeting, you’ll hear from MST students and staff about the application process and the unique characteristics of our program and its students. You will also have the option of asking questions in real time via the chat that will be answered by MST staff as they are asked.

For more information about the program prior to the meeting, please visit our website to review the admissions timeline, application process, sample schedules, etc. CHS MST Magnet Program Website

If after reviewing the website you have questions ahead of the informational meeting, please feel free to contact Kelly O’Rourke or Sam Greene at Camas High School.

Sincerely,

The CHS/MST Staff

Continue reading]]> Over the years, many Magnetos have launched initiatives to give back to their community. One current example is the “Young Notes of Caring” event, hosted by Words For All—a Camas-based nonprofit recently founded by MST sophomores Katherine Liu and Evelyn Chen.

Want to make someone smile? —> Click here to write a note to a young patient!

Continue reading]]> Senior Tenzin Kelsang was recently awarded the University of Washington’s Presidential Scholarship. Approximately 12-15 incoming freshman receive this scholarship each year, which provides a $10,000 scholarship renewable for all four years of undergrad.

Tenzin says that receiving this scholarship means a lot to him. His Tibetan identity has always been a central part of his life, and his essay was written on Tibetan outreach and the work he has done to support his community.

Through Students for a Free Tibet, he protested Tibetan uprising day on March 10th. He also volunteered at the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association, where he taught kids how to write and speak Tibetan and how to play the dranyen, a traditional Tibetan instrument.

“My mom was born in India, my dad moved from Tibet when he was six,” Tenzin explains. “They went to school in India, and came to the United States in 2000.”

Tenzin hopes to honor their legacy through his work. “I wanted to help shed light on their struggles,” he says.

Congratulations, Tenzin! We are excited to see what you will accomplish next.