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.
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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!
AFJROTC seniors visit Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Seniors enrolled in the Air Force Junior ROTC Pilot Ground School course visited the Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) in Renton on Tuesday, March 5 to learn more about what exactly an ARTCC does. After processing through security, the cadets received an information briefing about the center and asked…
Princess Bowl raises money for float, also raises community spirit
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — The mild, dry night of March 1 was filled with Friday night lights and hundreds of cheering supporters, as girls from Franklin Pierce High School and Washington High School faced off for a friendly game of flag football. The convening event was the 3rd Annual Princess Bowl, its primary purpose to…
FP Daffodil float committee meeting March 13
The Franklin Pierce Daffodil Float Committee meeting will be Wednesday, March 13th at 6:00pm in the district board room off 129th Street. They’re looking for more volunteers and people to get involved with the community’s float. Pass the word on to all of your friends! The committee needs more members and needs for the community…
Want to help build a daffodil float?
Spring is beginning to make its appearance and with it, the crocus and daffodils can’t be far behind. The Daffodil Festival has a full complement of princesses and March 13, they will choose their queen. To participate in the Grand Floral Parade with a princess, each school district must enter a float. Just who builds…
Volunteers needed for FP Princess Bowl March 1
Shannon Phillips, a parent volunteer in charge of tomorrow’s Princess Bowl fundraiser, emailed a call to action yesterday: <sic> Hi all, I am having quite a time finding volunteers for this year’s Princess Bowl. I will attribute that to the fact that it is a popular event and everyone wants to watch instead of help….
Second Annual ‘Cardinal Fly By’ 5K March 30
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Franklin Pierce High School’s Sports Medicine program is again hosting the Cardinal Fly By, a 5K run/walk, on Saturday, March 30. The event will occur at the Franklin Pierce Stadium, and will raise money for the Sports Medicine program. Here is the link for information and registration. Gates open at…
FP AFJROTC Marksmanship qualifies for national championship
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Air Force Junior Reserves Officers’ Training Corps finished 3rd in the Sporter class at the Salt Lake City regional competition. Their score also put them 6th overall when combined with the other two regionals, which qualifies them for JROTC nationals in March.
FP Elementary Highly Capable Program now accepting applications
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — If you have a student who is intellectually advanced, is inquisitive, loves to learn, and enjoys challenges, you may be interested in the district’s Highly Capable Student Program. The application process for the 2013-2014 school year will begin soon. If you have not received information about the district’s elementary program (Project…
Registration for Pierce County Skills Center opens March 1
Registration for Pierce County Skills Center’s (PCSC) 2013-14 school year opens on March 1. Applications are available on the PCSC website at http://www.pcskillscenter.org along with information about the programs offered at PCSC. PCSC Mission The Pierce County Skills Center is committed to providing rigorous technical and professional experiences that prepare students for high demand, high wage…
FP Princess Bowl is this Friday, March 1
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On Friday, March 1st, the Lady Patriots and the Lady Cardinals will square off for the friendly and fun third annual Princess Bowl. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) at the Franklin Pierce Stadium. This annual fundraiser is organized through the District’s Summit Parkland…
Happy Presidents Day!
Monday, February 18 is President’s Day and all the schools have the day off, as do government offices and banks. Some of you others probably still have to commute, but hopefully your commute is lighter on Monday. At least you won’t have to stop for any school buses. If you live in the Franklin Pierce…
3 local elementaries make the Title I Rewards School list
A new list of top-performing, most-improved Title I schools in the state has been released by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) . Bethel’s Evergreen and Roy Elementaries and Franklin Pierce’s James Sales Elementary made the list as Reward Schools. They received the designation for demonstrating high-progress. That means they were in the top…
Title I, Part A and Learning Assistance Program (LAP)
OSPI — Title I, Part A is a federal program that provides financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high numbers or high percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Title I, Part A is a formula grants program for “improving the academic achievement…