Bethel School District – Page 33

A new open market in Elk Plain – planning starts Dec. 6

The Graham-Kapowsin Community Council is beginning to organize a group to bring an Open Market (farmer’s market) to the area. The Market will be held at the new Bethel Learning Center once it is organized. The first organizing meeting for the Open Market will be on Thurs. Dec. 6th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the new Bethel…

Paul Greeley Memorial Dec. 2, 2 p.m. BHS Gym

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Paul Greeley. Paul was a retired Bethel School District teacher (Bethel HS, Challenger HS, Spanaway Lake HS) and a Washington State Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach (Peninsula HS, Bethel HS, Spanaway Lake HS). Paul recently suffered a massive stroke, and, sadly,…

Bethel’s Design – Build Process for the district kitchen/transportation center

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Bethel is the first school district in Washington State to gain approval for the use of the Design-Build process. This process allows the district to select the best contractor-design team through an Request For Proposal (RFP) and interview process instead of relying on the “low bid.” The efficiency of the process…

There is a reason for loving the Braves

Editorial by Marianne Lincoln As a graduate of Bethel High School, a former school board member and a local historian, I appreciate a chance to share a perspective on the Bethel high school mascot name, Braves. In the late 1960’s, I asked my elementary class at Elk Plain Elementary how many were of Indian descent. Over…

Broadway YEAR students to perform Dec. 5, SLHS

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Students involved in the Broadway YEAR program are getting ready to put on a fabulous show. This fall, the district and the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma teamed up to offer students Broadway YEAR, an arts-centered, after-school theater program that empowers students, while helping them develop self-esteem, a…

Nelson Elementary ‘Jingle Bell Run’ Dec. 1

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Put on your reindeer cheer and join Nelson Elementary for some jingle bell fun! On Saturday, Dec. 1, the school will hold their third annual Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk. The event includes a 5K, one mile and kids dash races. This year’s theme is Reindeer Cheer and costume awards will…

Frederickson teacher wins art contest

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Artsonia.com held a Fall Art Drive, encouraging teachers to submit artwork to their website. All teachers who published at least 100 pieces of artwork between July 1 and November 7 were entered into a drawing for one of ten $100 gift cards to Blick Art Materials. All teachers who published at…

Nelson elementary vies for Clorox Grant

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Now that the elections are over, it’s time to vote on something else with a direct local impact. Nelson Elementary is nominated for up to $50,000 grant from Clorox. Only 37 schools in our state were nominated and Nelson Elementary is the only one from the Graham/Puyallup area. You can vote ONCE every…

Bah, Humbug! at GKHS, Dec. 6, 7 & 8

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Graham-Kapowsin HS offers you some fun, holiday cheer with their dramatic presentation of John Wooten’s Humbug. Humbug is a Christmas Carol with a modern day twist. It follows the story of Eleanor Scrooge, a ruthlessly ambitious Wall Street executive who has an aversion to Christmas and an insatiable appetite for power. Locked…

GK, BHS students selected for Honor Bands

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…

Spanaway Elementary Arts Dedication Dec. 3

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….