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Franklin Pierce Schools Refinances Bonds, Saves Taxpayer Dollars

TACOMA, WA — Franklin Pierce School District has refinanced its 2005 bonds in order to take advantage of lower interest rates. The recent refinancing will save the District’s taxpayers a total of over $370,000 during the next four years. Dr. Frank Hewins, Superintendent, emphasized that these savings flow directly to taxpayers through reduced tax levies…

Franklin Pierce School District Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes for 2013-2014

TACOMA, WA – At the School Board of Directors meeting held the evening of May 14th, the School Board unanimously approved new administrative appointments recommended by Dr. Frank Hewins, Superintendent for the 2013-2014 school year. Mr. Lance Goodpaster will become the Assistant Superintendent effective July 1. Mr. Goodpaster is currently Principal of Evergreen Primary School in the…

2013 Youth First Fun Run and Walk, June 1

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On Saturday, June 1, Franklin Pierce Youth First! invites you to participate in the 2013 5K/1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk and Discovery Fair. Get some great exercise on the beautiful campus of Pacific Lutheran University, and learn about many great resources available to our community’s residents. 2013 Franklin Pierce Youth…

Career and Technical Education offerings expand next year

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Beginning next year, students will have more options to enroll in CTE courses and be exposed to the exciting world of CTE. CTE is a critical component to helping students connect academic coursework with their future career, which allows for improvements in academic achievement and performance, and career exploration and development….

Bethel and Franklin Pierce Graduations

The following are the dates and locations for the Bethel School District High School graduations: June 11: Challenger HS, 2pm, Olson Auditorium – PLU June 12: Spanaway Lake HS, 2pm, Tacoma Dome Bethel HS, 5pm, Tacoma Dome Graham-Kapowsin HS, 8pm, Tacoma Dome The following are the dates and locations for the Franklin Pierce School District High School…

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…

Washington School Nutrition Association “Fills the Cupboard” – Spring Food Drive

A food drive will be held to benefit the Southeast Tacoma FISH Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable food items to any of our Franklin Pierce schools by Friday, May 3. Join members of the Washington School Nutrition Association who serve, cook, and plan school breakfasts and school lunches for Washington school children every day in…

Washington High School Cadet Earns Air Force ROTC Scholarship

Washington High School senior Jacob San Agustin recently received notification that he has been selected for a Type-7 Air Force ROTC scholarship. The Type-7 scholarship pays for four years of tuition to any public college or university in the United States. Besides tuition, it also covers $900 annually for books and provides a monthly stipend…

Washington High School Students Compete at State Math Competition

FRANKLIN PIERCE — On Saturday, April 13, 2013, Mariah Strange and Joshua Quichocho represented Washington High School’s Math Team by competing at the WSMC State Competition in Yakima with over 250 qualifiers. Both students were accompanied by their proud and supportive parents and enjoyed a great showing at State. They each competed in individual and team…

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…

James Sales Elementary receives High Progress recognition from OSPI

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — James Sales Elementary was just announced as a recipient of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) 2012 Washington Achievement Awards. Specifically, James Sales Elementary is being recognized as a “High Progress” school. Washington Achievement Award winners are selected using the Washington Accountability Index and criteria in the Elementary…

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…