From Kellie Solomon, Franklin Pierce High School Career Center Specialist FRANKLIN PIERCE — It is that time of year again and Franklin Pierce High School needs your help. We are in need of volunteers to help judge portfolio presentation for our graduating seniors for the class of 2013. This year the senior culminating project presentations…
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You are probably busy tonight, no shortage of events
Tonight, March 28, seems to be one of those dates that everyone put on the calendar. Here are a few that the Post has collected: Maundy Thursday events at the Christian churches Passover continues for those who are Jewish (Began March 26) 5:30 to 7:00 Business After Hours/Grazing in Graham event tonight at the Graham…
Altrusa Wine, Dine and Tour brought history alive at Marymount
Saturday, March 23 the Altrusa Club of South Pierce County held its 9th annual Wine, Dine and Tour Event at the Marymount Event Center. This event helps the Altrusa Foundation fund scholarships in the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts. Tickets for the event were sold out in advance as people were excited to have the private…
Cadets attend Women Fly program at Museum of Flight
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On March 8th, 11 female cadets from Washington High School ventured to The Museum of Flight for the annual “Women Fly” program. As the name implies, the target audience for this event is young women who are interested—or at least might be interested—in an aerospace career. The event included the opportunity…
Zach Alexander, student at WHS and Pierce County Skills Center, wins spot in state SkillsUSA competition
Washington High and Pierce County Skills Center student, Zack Alexander, earned a spot to compete in computer maintenance technology at the SkillsUSA competition being held in April. Alexander earned his spot at the state competition by placing at regionals, which was held at the Pierce County Skills Center on February 23.
Hoops 4 Hope raises money for American Cancer Society, honors memory of Pam Raynor
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On Saturday, April 20, the gymnasiums at Franklin Pierce High School will be full of student and adult basketball players. Hoops 4 Hope, as the event is called, will consist of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. While the basketball part is meant to be a fun way to spend a Saturday,…
Vote for Washington High School, SMASH Grant
At the Franklin Pierce School Board meeting Tuesday, March 12, Superintendent Hewins announced the receipt of a grant for $1 million toward energy improvements to the HVAC system at Ford Middle School, the Princess Bowl netted $7000 toward the district daffodil float and the award of Washington State Principal of the year to Ford Middle…
Heather Renner named 2013 Washington State Principal of the Year
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Heather Renner, principal at Morris E. Ford Middle School, was named this year’s Washington State Middle Level Principal of the Year by a panel of principals representing the Association of Washington Middle Level Principals, a component of the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP). She was one of five finalists chosen…
FP Elementary Honor Choir on March 19
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Come one, come all! The annual Elementary Honor Choir concert will be held on March 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church (12115 Park Avenue South), beginning at 7:30 p.m. A group of 4th and 5th grade students from the District’s eight elementary schools will sing titles from around the world! The…
Call for Nominations — 2013 Community Awards
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Every year, Franklin Pierce Schools gives out Partner In Education and Excellence in Education awards to deserving community volunteers and employees, respectively. Partner In Education 2012-2013 Nomination Form The mission of Franklin Pierce Schools is “To provide students an engaging educational environment, built upon proven academics and high standards, resulting…
FP District hosts secondary schools band concert on March 28
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On March 28, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Franklin Pierce High School Gymnasium, the bands of Morris E. Ford Middle School, Perry G. Keithley Middle School, Washington High School, and Franklin Pierce High School will perform publicly. All members of the community are welcome!
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