Bethel High School Students to Perform with the 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles

Bethel High School Students to Perform with the 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles BHS Seniors Danica Cosme and Sophomores Addison Daniels and Heather Zwosta selected to participate in event at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN  October 27-30, 2013, Nashville, TN:  Danica Cosme, Addison Daniels and Heather Zwosta from Bethel High School in Spanaway, WA, have been…

Bethel Community Open Market event on 11/9/2013

Bethel Community Open Market is your chance to shop early for Thanksgiving & Christmas! Our major effort & goal is to increase traffic & participation. There will be more signs & more people will be notified about the event. Signs will be provided pointing to the Food Court. Colored Fliers & Notices are being sent…

Joust, a SLHS tradition

Wednesday night was Joust at Spanaway Lake High School. This traditional skit night is meant to stir up pep and support for the upcoming homecoming football game on Friday night, 7 p.m., at Art Crate Stadium. The theme for the event focused on Wonderland. So Alice and the Mad Hatter made it into a few skits….

Homecoming games for FPHS and SLHS Friday

Both Franklin Pierce High School and Spanaway Lake High School will have their homecoming games this Friday night, October 18. Spanaway Lake will be playing against Federal Way. Franklin Pierce will be playing against Fife. On Wednesday, October 16, the evening will be filled with pep, skits and the crowning of the homecoming courts at…

Graham Kapowsin trounces Bethel 48 to 14

SPANAWAY, WA — Art Crate Stadium was the scene of the big game Friday night. While the Bethel Braves and the Graham Kapowsin Eagles, cross town rivals, met on the turf, the stadium was festive with signs decorations and sales of school colored shirts and accessories. Before the game, there were three tailgate parties in…

Daffodil Pricesses are being chosen

Franklin Pierce High School selected Casey Timble last week. Washington High School will choose their princess in the theater on October 24. Spanaway Lake High chose Connie Smith on September 30. Graham Kapowsin will choose a princess on October 30 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Bethel High will hold their Princess selection on November…

Bethel Board highlights Oct. 8

October 8, 2013 Board Highlights The Bethel School Board is committed to advancing student learning opportunities and educational services within the district’s boundaries. Received a presentation from director of assessment and highly capable Brian Loffer on preliminary state standardized testing results. His review included district and grade level performance on the Measurement of Student Progress (MSP),…

Four Make ‘Schools of Distinction’ List

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — One local middle school and three elementaries have made the elusive ‘Schools of Distinction’ list for academic achievement. Liberty Middle School and Centennial Elementary made the list for the first time. Nelson and Evergreen elementary were repeat winners. These schools represent the top 5% of improvement of all schools in Washington state, who…

Groundbreaking at Pierce County Skills Center

On October 23, at noon, the Pierce County Skills Center will hold a dedication and groundbreaking celebration to mark completion of Phase 2 construction and the beginning of Phase 3. The ceremonies are open to the public.

SLHS Homecoming Kick-off Flapjack Fundraiser

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Spanaway Lake High School Football Booster Club is serving up the start of great Homecoming Week. The club will host a Flapjack Fundraiser at the Applebees, located at 16518 Meridian E in Puyallup, on Oct. 13 from 8 to 10 a.m. For just $10, you will get pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs and…

Bethel Bus drivers place at national, state events

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Bus drivers place at national, state events Congratulations to the following Bethel transportation staff: National Bus Roadeo: Judy Violet & Daphne Howell, 6th place – Special Ed State Bus Roadeo: Heather Gunderson and Kara Moriarty, 2nd place – Special Ed Christopher Bardsley, 3rd place – Regular Ed.  

McTeacher Night – Thursday Oct. 10

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Feeling hungry? The Thompson Elementary staff invites you to join them as they serve up all of your McDonald’s favorites, this Thursday, Oct. 10. McTeacher Night runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spanaway McDonald’s, located at 14900 Pacific Avenue South. For more information, contact Thompson Elementary School at 253.683.5800.