Summer meals for low income children

USA.gov — Free summer meals (breakfast, lunch, or snacks) will be served to children in low-income areas at sites such as neighborhood parks, libraries, schools, places of worship, mobile buses, and recreation centers. To find free summer meals near you, call the toll-free National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or visit http://www.whyhunger.org/findfood. If you work for…

Bethel board meeting highlights April 23

A few photos from the April 23 Bethel School Board meeting.   From the meeting agenda: The district began its resource conservation program in April 2005. Over the past eight years, the district has saved over $4.7 million in energy costs, due to the costsaving measures that have been instituted. Currently, 22 of the 25…

Bethel Daffodil Float earns Community Award

In the photo, Jay Brower, Bethel Community Connections Director shows the Parkland Spanaway Kiwanis Club the award that was received by the district for their Daffodil Float entry.

Bethel District to form partnership with Pierce County Parks

The following resolution is on the Bethel School Board agenda for April 23, 2013. The meeting will be held at Liberty Middle School, 7319 Eustis-Hunt Road East, Spanaway at 7 p.m. — Bethel Public Schools RESOLUTION 28 (12-13) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 403, AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PARTNER WITH PIERCE…

May blood drives in the south county area

Cascade Regional Blood Services (CRBS) is a not-for-profit health care organization that has been supplying blood products and specialty therapeutic services to South King and Pierce Counties for more than 65 years. CRBS is the sole provider of blood to Franciscan Health System and MultiCare Health System hospitals and clinics. The CRBS we site is  http://www.crbs.net/home/index.htm. On…

Graham Kapowsin Band fundraiser May 3

The Graham Kapowsin High School Band Program Bingo/Auction Fun Night, sponsored by Graham Kapowsin High School Band Parent Association will be Friday, May 3 from  6:30 – 9 p.m. in the GKHS Commons. Admission is $2.00 per person and $5 for a family of 4 ($1.00 each extra family member) . Bingo cards are $1.00 per card/$3.00…

McFootball night and World’s Finest Chocolate Bars

Bethel Fundraisers happening this week. The Spanaway Lake Sentinels football team invites you to join them for a McFootball night. The fundraiser is next Tuesday, April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spanaway McDonald’s near to Sprinker. Stop by Thompson Elementary for one of the World’s Finest Chocolate Bars! The bars sell for $1.  Contact Amber Barker for…

Rummage sale at BHS for Fastpitch program April 13

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Several of our schools are holding some great fundraisers during the month of April. Here are a few of them: The Bethel Braves fastpitch program will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, April 13. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bethel High School. The Spanaway Lake Sentinels…

37 Bethel students headed to State History Day contest

Thirty-seven sophomore Highly Capable students from Bethel High School, who competed in the regional National History Day competition are now headed to the State Championships. The 2013 Bethel High team qualified 19 of their 33 projects, at the regional event that pitted them against 15 other schools, including Charles Wright Academy, Kennedy High School and…

Bethel serves up yogurt parfaits with a chance to win iTunes

Fuel Up First With Breakfast! As part of Washington State School Superintendent Randy Dorn’s “Fuel Up First with Breakfast Challenge”, Child Nutrition Services is renewing Bethel’s commitment to make sure that all of our students are fully prepared for academic success. On Thursday mornings during the months of April and May, yogurt parfaits will be served…

Help decoate your schools daffodil float now

The Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade(s) are this Saturday, April 13. The Franklin Pierce and Bethel District float committees are busy, overwhelmed trying to finish decorating their unique creations. They need people to help decorate. Here’s the people you can call to help! You are needed Thursday and Friday evenings. For the Bethel District contact Dodi…