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PTAs Celebrate “THE MAGIC OF A MOMENT”

By Krista Carlson, Bethel School District The Reflections Program is a National PTA and a Washington State PTA cultural arts competition designed for students to use their creative talents to express themselves through their own original works. Entries are judged on artistic merit, creative ability, and interpretation of the theme, recognizing a wide variety of…

Regional High School Art Show

The Puget Sound Educational Services District (PSESD) is now Accepting artwork submissions for the 2013 Regional High School Art Show. Artwork will be accepted at PSESD from Jan. 14 – 25, 2013 and will be displayed at Puget Sound ESD from Feb. 15 – Mar. 24, 2013. An awards presentation and reception will be held Sunday,…

Seattle National College Fair

Do you know a student who is looking for a college? Over 300 schools from across the country will be at the Seattle National College Fair on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3. The event will be held at the Washington State Convention Center, located at 800 Convention Place in Seattle. Hours of the fair are…

Bethel District to hold Orchestra Mini-Festival Nov. 6

The Bethel School District’s annual Fall Orchestra Mini-Festival will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at Bethel Middle School. The concert will feature orchestra students from all six Bethel Middle Schools. Each school’s orchestra will perform two pieces and then end the concert with a mass piece directed by Bethel’s…

Spanaway MS to host Sweet Potato Scamper

Spanaway Middle School will be hosting their First Annual Sweet Potato Scamper 5k run/walk to benefit the SMS ASB and the local food bank. The 5k will be on Saturday Nov. 17 at SMS. Cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt, water and snack. In order to receive a T-shirt, orders need to be in by Nov….

Secondary Boundary Forums begin tonight (Oct. 30)

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — To alleviate overcrowding and to accommodate the shift to middle schools, the district is planning to adjust school boundaries for the upcoming school year. Parents and community members are invited to see proposed boundary changes to secondary schools at two upcoming forums: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., Clover Creek Elementary School cafeteria…

Shining Mountain dedication of an extensive remodel

Monday at 1:30 p.m., all the students at Shining Mountain Elementary filed into the gym and sat on the floor. They were all wearing T-shirts in school colors announcing their participation in “No Excuses University” a programs that teaches kids to grow up dedicated to going to college after they graduate. Guests and school officials…

Full moon over Frederickson Oct. 29

Photo courtesy of Josh Magill

Mini Jack-O-Lantern Brunch Custards

From the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through USA.gov Halloween Recipes Mini Jack-O-Lantern Brunch Custards By Garris Johnson, Farmville – winning recipe, Five County Fair Second place winner Brunch for a Bunch Recipe Contest sponsored by the Virginia Egg Council – State Fair of Virginia 2010 15 mini pumpkins 6 eggs ½ cup…

Workshop prepares families for difficult conversations

PIERCE COUNTY — The holidays bring families together. It’s a chance to catch up and share news. But it’s also a chance to check up on older relatives and other loved ones who may be at risk. “Breaking the Ice” is an informational workshop about caring for family members. It will help families avoid a…

“Your Public Schools in Action” tour – Franklin Pierce School District, part 1

By Marianne Lincoln Introduction to FPSD 2012 The room was crowded, that was the first clue that this tour was going to be worthwhile. On hand were three college presidents, several elected officials, a few candidates, public administrators from the Washington Association of School Administrators and Washington State School Director’s Association, PTA representatives, members of…