BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Congratulations to band directors Paul Bain, Graham-Kapowsin HS, and John Wetherington, Bethel HS and their students who were selected to participate in the annual Western International Band Clinic (WIBC). Firebird Honor Band: Shannon Boyd, Shanika Kennedy, Katie Regier, Ashley Stewart, Riley Roth, Caitlan Whitley, Alex Nodtvedt, and Bobby Odle, GKHS Phoenix Honor Band: Patrick Moul and…

The Washington State Arts Commission and Spanaway Elementary invite you to attend the dedication of Bethel School District’s newest public arts project.  Artist Richard La Londe’s mural called “Enchanted Journey,” consists of six fused glass panels. It was recently installed along the wall of the school’s main staircase.  The ceremony is schedule for Monday, Dec….

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Drivers, consider this a warning.  Failing to stop for a school bus can result in fines. Every year, the Bethel transportation department sees numerous violations – where motorists have ignored stopping buses. So, to help promote safety, the district is taking an extra step. For a one-year trial basis, the Bethel…

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The district will begin the process of altering elementary boundaries in the coming weeks. An elementary boundary committee, similar to the one for secondary schools, is being created.  The committee will include a mix of staff and parents.  Community members who are interested in participating on the committee should contact their…

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Longtime Camas Prairie teacher Rob Meline died in October; he was the victim of a homicide. Now, several tributes have been set up to help keep his memory alive. Science Scholarship:A scholarship fund has been set up in memory of Camas Prairie teacher Rob Meline. “The Right Stuff” scholarship will be awarded annually to…

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT –Bethel School District is once again the proud host of the regional FIRST LEGO League “Senior solutions challenge.” More than 300 students are expected to participate in this year’s event on Dec. 8 at Spanaway Middle School.  As part of the challenge, students will be asked to demonstrate their solutions for keeping…

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT —  The school board will host a public hearing on the plan to change secondary boundaries at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the Educational Services Center (district office). The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Complete maps of all secondary boundaries are available at: http://www.bethelsd.org/services/secondary_boundary_study. The Board will hold another hearing on…

At the Nov. 20 Bethel District board meeting, a public hearing was held on the boundaries for middle and senior high schools. Growth has always been a large factor in the operation of the Bethel District. Where that growth occurs often overcrowds certain school buildings. All it takes is one apartment complex to go up…

Tonight at the school board meeting in the Bethel Learning Center, a Tacoma Power representative presented a rebate check to the Bethel School District in the amount of $183,736 for their energy efficiencies. The check was received by Michael Knaack, Energy Manager & Educator and Dr. Robert Van Slyke, Exec. Dir. of Operations. Over the…