FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Beginning August 7, Franklin Pierce Schools will be offering online registration for all new students. Online registration forms can be completed at any time and submitted electronically to your neighborhood school. You may access these forms starting on August 7 by going to “New Student Registration” under the “Student &…
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Parkland Old Timers Picnic – August 16
On Friday, August 16, 12 at noon, the Parkland Old Timers Picnic will be held in Spanaway Park, Kitchen #1. That’s 14905 Gus G. Breeseman Rd. S., (Military Rd. and 152nd St) if you need to enter it in your GPS. The Parkland Old Timers Picnic is a reunion for students of the old Parkland School. This is a…
FP District’s School Board of Directors seeks applicants to fill board position vacancy
Tacoma, WASHINGTON (02 July 2013) — The Franklin Pierce School District has a vacancy on its School Board. The vacancy will be filled by appointment within the next 90 days. The vacancy occurred as a result of the resignation of Mrs. Reva Palmer on July 2, 2013, after 14 years of dedicated service to the…
FP board member Reva Palmer resigns leaving open seat
At the Franklin Pierce District school board meeting June 18, Reva Palmer. Director District 1, read her resignation. According to the meeting minutes, Mrs. Palmer cited that she is relocating out of state soon and expressed gratitude to her fellow board members and the district. Dr. Frank Hewins presented a plaque to Mrs. Palmer to thank her…
JoAnne Matson, 39 year FP Board Member passes
JoAnne Matson passed away June 22, 2013 at age 84. She was born in Alhambra, CA on May 31, 1929 to Gluck W. Riley and Ellen Brock Riley. She moved to Seattle in 1941 with her mother. JoAnne married Emerson N. Matson Jan. 10, 1948. He preceded her in death. She served on the Franklin…
Relay for Life at FP Stadium celebrates survivors memorializes loved ones lost
At 6 p.m. Friday Relay for Life Central Pierce kicked off events at Franklin Pierce Stadium. For 24 hours, they will walk in teams, and in their booths, sell everything from wrist bands to cupcakes to raise money toward curing cancer. The even began with an introduction of cancer survivors, from the longest survivor to the…
First weekend of Summer events abound
If you haven’t headed down to the Maryhill replica of Stonehenge for a solstice celebration and watching of the Knights Templar perform their annual ceremony, then here is a list of other events you can do closer to home. Relay for Life – Central Pierce starts at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Franklin Pierce High School…
Awesome job academic achievers of 2013!
By Marianne Lincoln This past week, between the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts they held seven graduation ceremonies. Prior to that, they held seven Senior Awards events. If my Flickr site group for the Pierce Prairie Post works, this link will contain the photos of those award events. There were an amazing number of…
Relay for Life of Central Pierce – June 21-22
Parkland, WA — The Relay for Life of Central Pierce benefiting the American Cancer Society is this Friday, June 21st, at 6pm until Saturday, June 22nd, at 6pm. The relay will be held at Franklin Pierce High School, 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma. According to their event site there are 35 teams and 354 participants…
Our benevolent local non-profits boost local graduates
By Marianne Lincoln One of the most amazing things happing in our community is also probably one of the least publicized. In fact, I believe this is the first comprehensive article ever written about it. I am speaking of the local non-profit organizations that raise money all year long in the Franklin Pierce and Bethel…
Local kids can get lunches this summer
Franklin Pierce Schools hosts four summer meal sites Franklin Pierce Schools will again host sites for the USDA Summer lunch program. The Summer Lunch Program serves lunches to all children and teens 18 years of age and younger free of charge. No registration is required, simply visit any of the participating locations listed below during…
Last days of school – almost out for the summer
All the seniors in Bethel and Franklin Pierce are finished with attending classes as of last Friday, June 7. Franklin Pierce graduations were Saturday, June 8. Bethel will graduate at the Tacoma Dome June 12, except for Challenger which will be June 11 at PLU. The Bethel District’s last day of school is June 14….
Washington High School class of 2013 graduates
The Gates students hadn’t even all left the grounds before hundreds of Washington students and their parents began arriving. They had to wait outside the Red Gate while the chairs were rearranged. Many participants were over and hour early, but too excited to stay home and wait. Inside, the administrators and school board members rested between sessions….
2013 Gates and New Pathways seniors graduate
2013 Gates High School and New Pathways seniors graduated Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Puyallup. It was a beautiful, sunny day with only a few clouds in the sky. Sunglasses were useful. We at the Post hope there are few clouds in the sky as the class of 2013 embarks on their new…
Franklin Pierce Class of 2013 Graduates
The Franklin Pierce Class of 2013 graduated Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds in Puyallup. It was a beautiful, warm day with only a few clouds in the sky. We at the Post hope there are few clouds in the sky as the class of 2013 embarks on their new adventures or post secondary education….
You just never know whose star will shine brightest
You just never know who is going to turn out to be the most amazing and successful person in your graduating class. In a couple days, The Post will be sharing stories of the amazing 2013 senior classes in the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts. There is one more awards night to go before we…
FMS teacher Erica Walter receives CenturyLink grant for technology
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Ford Middle School teacher Erica Walter was only one of 22 applicants chosen in Washington State to receive a $5,000 grant from the CenturyLink Clark M. Williams Foundation. Walter’s grant proposal was focused on provided tablet computers to her students so that they could engage in a digital story-telling project….
Franklin Pierce 2013-2014 school calendar
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — 2013-2014 school calendar The calendar for school year 2013-2014 is now available at this link: http://www.fp.k12.wa.us/files/2013-2014Calendar.pdf
Several district athletes earn spot at state championships
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Congratulations to the following athletes who will be competing at their sport’s respective state championship: Franklin Pierce High School Track Athletes Molly Mortensen: Triple Jump 5th; 300LH 6th Patryce McWilliams: 1600 5th(broke the school record), 3200 4th Julia Johnson: 3200 5th Megan Mortensen: Shot 6th , Discus 1st Justin Holden: 100…
Four FP district seniors recognized as Washington Scholars
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Student Achievement Council and the Association of Washington School Principals has named 196 high school seniors as Washington Scholars in recognition of their academic achievements, leadership and community service. Four of those honored are students enrolled in Franklin Pierce Schools. The program annually honors three high school seniors from…