Bethel School District – Page 34

School bus cameras to track motorist violations

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Drivers, consider this a warning. Failing to stop for a school bus can result in fines. Every year, the Bethel transportation department sees numerous violations – where motorists have ignored stopping buses. So, to help promote safety, the district is taking an extra step. For a one-year trial basis, the Bethel…

Bethel Elementary Boundaries – committee members needed

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The district will begin the process of altering elementary boundaries in the coming weeks. An elementary boundary committee, similar to the one for secondary schools, is being created. The committee will include a mix of staff and parents. Community members who are interested in participating on the committee should contact their…

Swimming pool or aquatic center, Bethel’s research continues

By Marianne Lincoln The Bethel School Board continued its dialogue about a swimming pool complex or aquatic center near the end of their meeting on November 20. They are still not anywhere near a decision, they are just talking about possibilities. The Bethel School district is the largest district in the county without any kind…

Meline Memorials, benefit concert Nov. 28 at SLHS

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Longtime Camas Prairie teacher Rob Meline died in October; he was the victim of a homicide. Now, several tributes have been set up to help keep his memory alive. Science Scholarship:A scholarship fund has been set up in memory of Camas Prairie teacher Rob Meline. “The Right Stuff” scholarship will be awarded annually to…

District makes plans for regional Robotics competition Dec. 8; volunteers needed

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT –Bethel School District is once again the proud host of the regional FIRST LEGO League “Senior solutions challenge.” More than 300 students are expected to participate in this year’s event on Dec. 8 at Spanaway Middle School. As part of the challenge, students will be asked to demonstrate their solutions for keeping…

Bethel Secondary Boundaries – hearing set for Dec. 11

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The school board will host a public hearing on the plan to change secondary boundaries at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the Educational Services Center (district office). The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Complete maps of all secondary boundaries are available at: http://www.bethelsd.org/services/secondary_boundary_study. The Board will hold another hearing on…

Boundary hearings for Bethel secondary schools

At the Nov. 20 Bethel District board meeting, a public hearing was held on the boundaries for middle and senior high schools. Growth has always been a large factor in the operation of the Bethel District. Where that growth occurs often overcrowds certain school buildings. All it takes is one apartment complex to go up…

Bethel receives $183,736 power rebate check

Tonight at the school board meeting in the Bethel Learning Center, a Tacoma Power representative presented a rebate check to the Bethel School District in the amount of $183,736 for their energy efficiencies. The check was received by Michael Knaack, Energy Manager & Educator and Dr. Robert Van Slyke, Exec. Dir. of Operations. Over the…

Bethel High’s choice completes trio for Daffodil Festival 2013

By Marianne Lincoln There were bright yellow balloons, some lilting romantic accordion music and some lovely young ladies in glistening tiaras. The stage at Bethel High School was set for the annual Daffodil Festival Princess Selection. Tonight, November 19 at 7 p.m., the Daffodil Festival Administrators assembled in the theater at BHS along with many of…

Roy PTA Holiday Bazaar Nov. 17

The Roy Elementary PTA is holding its annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17. The event will be in the gym from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event, open to everyone. You won’t want to miss it! There will be over 30 vendors and lots of great shopping. There will also be…

Nelson Elementary 5K 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, plus a one mile race and a kids dash. This year’s theme is Reindeer Cheer and…

READY! for Kindergarten

Bethel District staff will be holding a series of clinics to help families prepare their children for entering school. The program is available this Thursday at Thompson Elementary. Orientation starts at 5:30 p.m. and the classes run from 6-7:30 p.m. If you can’t make this session, additional classes will be offered on Feb. 26 and…