Bethel School District – Page 33

Judges and Volunteers needed for robotics competition

The Bethel School District is hosting its 4th Annual First Lego League Robotics Competition. We are expecting 32 teams to compete including 16 elementary and middle school teams from our own district. We are in need of volunteers and judges. This year’s challenge is “Senior Solutions”. League teams try to improve the quality of…

Talk of aquatic center inspires local business group

Thursday, November 29th, Superintendent Tom Seigel of the Bethel School District spoke at the weekly breakfast meeting of the 723 Networking Group. Mr. Seigel began by stating that half of the school buildings in the district are now what can be considered new facilities. Since the 2001 and 2006 bonds were passed, many new buildings were…

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…