FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT – Student athletes at both Franklin Pierce High School and Washington High School continue their strong track record of performing well in the academic arena. As students participating in one or more of many sports offerings in the district, they recognize that they are students first and athletes second. Congratulations to…
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WHS and FPHS end fall sports season with many accomplishments
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT – Congratulations to teams and student athletes for a strong fall season! Girls Golf FPHS: Team placed 5th in league. Stormy Follen finished fourth in the District Golf Tournament, earning an automatic berth in the State Tournament this spring. WHS: Team placed 7th in league. Francesca Pratt placed 11th in district…
Ford Middle School Student Chosen for Jr. All-State Band
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Ford Middle School eighth grade band student, Anna Rader, was chosen to participate in the Washington Music Educators Association’s Jr. All-State band and choir which will perform on Saturday, February 16 in Vancouver, WA during the Washington Music Educator’s Convention. Anna was chosen through an audition process from hundreds of…
Brookdale PTA hosts national speaker for parents and district staff on November 29
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On November 29, at 6:30 p.m., Brookdale PTA invites parents and staff to attend a presentation by nationally renowned author and speaker Cynthia Tobias to hear her guidance on working with strong willed children. The presentation coincides with her book You Can’t Make Me, But I Can Be Persuaded. Ms. Tobias…
FP District employees donate $10,441 to charitable organizations through United Way
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Franklin Pierce Schools just concluded its workplace giving campaign, coordinated by the United Way of Pierce County. District employees contributed a combined $10,441, which will be distributed to funds and organizations throughout Pierce County, and to many organizations that provide services to families residing in the school district. Each contributor is…
FP School Board received 2012 Board of Distinction award
The School Board of Directors of Franklin Pierce Schools was recently honored as a “2012 School Board of Distinction” by the Washington State School Directors Association. The School Board was recognized for strong performance in five key areas: Providing responsible school district governance. Setting and communicating high expectations for student learning, with clear goals and…
Keithley Middle School PTA seeking gently used or new coat donations
Franklin Pierce School district is one of the highest in our area for free and reduced lunches. The students at Keithley Middle School need the community to help love them, believe in them and support them. Keithley Middle School’s PTSA would appreciate your help in wrapping their students in warmth with new or gently used coats. We are…
PTAs Celebrate “THE MAGIC OF A MOMENT”
By Krista Carlson, Bethel School District The Reflections Program is a National PTA and a Washington State PTA cultural arts competition designed for students to use their creative talents to express themselves through their own original works. Entries are judged on artistic merit, creative ability, and interpretation of the theme, recognizing a wide variety of…
Regional High School Art Show
The Puget Sound Educational Services District (PSESD) is now Accepting artwork submissions for the 2013 Regional High School Art Show. Artwork will be accepted at PSESD from Jan. 14 – 25, 2013 and will be displayed at Puget Sound ESD from Feb. 15 – Mar. 24, 2013. An awards presentation and reception will be held Sunday,…
Seattle National College Fair
Do you know a student who is looking for a college? Over 300 schools from across the country will be at the Seattle National College Fair on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3. The event will be held at the Washington State Convention Center, located at 800 Convention Place in Seattle. Hours of the fair are…
“Your Public Schools in Action” tour – Franklin Pierce School District, part 1
By Marianne Lincoln Introduction to FPSD 2012 The room was crowded, that was the first clue that this tour was going to be worthwhile. On hand were three college presidents, several elected officials, a few candidates, public administrators from the Washington Association of School Administrators and Washington State School Director’s Association, PTA representatives, members of…
Bountiful harvest at the Franklin Pierce farm
FRANKLIN PIERCE SD — The Franklin Pierce School District owns a farm on the corner of 95th and Waller Road in the Waller community. In 2007, the Summit Waller Community Association approached District administration with a request that the District rehabilitate the program and make better use of the farm property. Since that meeting, both…
Pierce Prairie Post 