Ornaments for the governor’s Christmas tree

News from the Bethel School District… Jennifer Buckle’s jewelry design class at Graham-Kapowsin High School was one of six classes in Washington state chosen to make ornaments for the governor’s Christmas tree this year. Here’s more of the story in their YouTube video.  

Bethel’s high schools choose Daffodil Princesses

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — High schools around the district have each selected their Daffodil Princesses for the 2015 Daffodil Parade. Bailee Towns (GKHS), Taylor Trujillo (SLHS) and Ransom Satterlee (BHS) were all named Bethel’s 2015 Princesses. The Daffodil Parade is only one event in a whirlwind year, which each Princess is completely dedicated to. Having been chosen…

“Smart Snacks in School” Trainings

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Bethel’s Child Nutrition Services is offering “Smart Snacks in School” trainings to help all clubs and organizations in Bethel School District meet the new federal rules regulating all food that is sold in schools. Participants will learn how to ensure that club food sales meet federal requirements, how to use the…

Bethel District Arts Events

November:    National American Indian Heritage Month 12 Late Arrival for Students 13 7:00pm                   Chamber Music Concert (Eighth Grade Band)  CMMS 18 7:00pm                   School Board Meeting  ESC 19 7:00pm                   Fall Orchestra Concert  SLHS 20 Poetry Out Loud Registration Deadline (http://www.arts.wa.gov/arts-in-education/pages/poetry-out-loud) 6:30pm                   Fall Trimester Theatre Showcase  BMS 7:00pm                   Fall Orchestra Concert  CMMS        7:00pm                   Arsenic and…

Bethel chooses Ransom Satterlee for 2015 Daffodil Princess

Thursday, November 6th, the Daffodil Princess for Bethel High School was chosen. The field of contenders included Ruth Smitherman escorted by Lorenzo Giampietro, Alexis Hemminger escorted by Brandon Acfalle, Taylor Fe Mamaril escorted by Angel Doniego and Ransom Satterlee escorted by Lorenzo Wallace. Congratulations Princess Ransom!

Video on School Buses – watching you illegally passing!

Bethel Public Schools Partner with American Traffic Solutions to Launch School Bus Stop Arm Program Spanaway, Washington—Bethel Public Schools and the Pierce County Sheriff’s office has partnered with American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to launch CrossingGuard®, ATS’ technology to help school districts address the growing problem of illegal passing of school buses that are stopped and…

Spanaway Lake Holdiay Craft Fair Sunday

Sunday is your last chance to take in the sights, sounds and fascinating selection of gifts and crafts at the Holiday Craft Fair. The hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. if your remembered to set your clock back last night. Here is a sampling of the things you’ll see.

Happy trails Mrs. Niehl

The Bethel High School Theater was the place of the Memorial for former Bethel District employee, Edith Niehl on Saturday. Obituary: Mrs. Edith Lucile Christensen Niehl (11/7/1924-10/15/2014) was born Woonsocket, South Dakota and grew up on the family farm in Forestburg with her ten brothers and sisters. She moved to Seattle in her early 20’s and met…

SLHS Holiday Craft Fair – Nov. 1-2

SPANAWAY, WA — It’s time for the biggest holiday event in Spanaway! Spanaway Lake High School’s 33rd Annual  Holiday Craft Fair will be this weekend, Nov. 1-2. Cost is $3 for those 6 years and older. There will be over 180 artists and crafters from the Pacific Northwest on hand to bring you unique gifts, crafts,…

Rock the Ridge concert starring Jason Kertson & Emily Randolph

Rocky Ridge Elementary staff and students invite the community to join them for a special concert featuring stars of ‘The Voice’ Jason Kertson & Emily Randolph.  The focus of the concert is to ‘Rock the Ridge’ and get more votes for Elissa Dornan – one of 15 national finalists in the Farmers Insurance Dream Big Teacher Challenge….

Graham Kapowsin selects Bailee Towns as Daffodil Princess for 2015

GRAHAM, WA — The cool crisp evening of October 29, six lovely young ladies from Graham Kapowsin High School dressed their finest and presented themselves with poise and grace. The room was filled with friends, family,  Daffodilians in yellow blazers  and other princesses in their tiaras. Each princess candidate was introduced by their escort, handsome young men…

Daffodils to Shine a Light on Service

Bethel schools are blooming with new Daffodil Princesses! Graham-Kapowsin High School will select their representative during the school’s coronation on Oct. 29. at 7 p.m. The ceremony for Bethel High School is set for Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. On Nov. 7, Spanaway Lake High School will make their choice at 7…