Join the FPHS 5k Fun Run and Walk on March 8

The third annual FPHS 5k fun run/walk will be held on March 8, 2014. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the FPHS stadium.  This year’s theme is Catch the Cardinal and is being hosted by FPHS Sports Medicine and Cross Country.  Please contact tdisney@fpschools.orgwith any questions or to help with the event. For more…

Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Contest Results

February 20, 2014 The Mountain League Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Contest was held at Bethel High School in February, with many band and orchestra student musicians from Bethel’s secondary schools performing.  Adjudicators gave advice, analysis, and encouragement to student performances that showed a high degree of commitment and preparation. Congratulations to these students who will…

Bethel Musicians Go All-State

February 20, 2014 The finest music students from across Washington have received top honors by being selected to participate in one of the Washington Music Educators Association’s All-State and Junior All-State Honor Groups. Junior All-State Honors The Bethel School District sent three elementary students to participate in this prestigious event including Makayla Fischer from the Graham…

Five Bethel Teachers Achieve National Board Certification

February 21, 2014 Five teachers in the Bethel School District have achieved National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. This is is a voluntary assessment program designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers. This certification is achieved through performance-based assessment and testing that takes one to three years to complete….

Rocky Ridge Night at LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt

This Sunday, February 23, from 1 – 4 p.m., LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt in Graham (22205 Meridian Ave E) is donating 20% of the sales to Rocky Ridge Elementary School’s PTA. Use the code ROCKY RIDGE at checkout.

Dish Garden workshop at Chase Garden

Dish Garden workshop at Chase Garden 16015 – 264th St. E.  Orting, Sat. March 8  1:30 – 3:00, $20.00 fee, Chase members $15.00 All materials provided to create your outdoor miniature garden in a ceramic or wooden container. Reservations required:  206 242-4040  http://www.chasegarden.org

Tae Kwon Do and Jazzercise

FREE Jazzercise Regional Open House Try Jazzercise at this FREE regional ‘spring fling’ clinic on March 8 from 9:00-10:00am.  The class will feature Pacific NW District Manager and Taping Team Member, Rich Mundy.  Also included is special sale pricing on class registration. The open house is held at Pierce County’s Meridian Habitat Center, 14422 Meridian…

Five state-managed airports to receive new airport layout plans

Woodland, Lower Granite, Stehekin, Easton and Sullivan Lake state airports are each slated to receive a new airport layout plan (ALP) during the next two years. This is the first step toward making five, 10 and 20-year plans for improvement projects at these airports. To develop the ALPs and narrative reports, the Washington State Department…