South County Connections 3rd Wednesday of the Month Provides those doing business in Frederickson, Parkland and Spanaway with the opportunity to receive the benefit of an educational topic and community updates. Candidates Forum Know your Candidates at the September 17th South County Connections! Candidates will be featured in this candidates forum, answering questions and sharing their thoughts….
Category: Schools
Schools including Franklin Pierce, Bethel and PLU
Hurra! Hurra! Hurra! PLU hosts Norwegian Constitution Exhibition
The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University will be the U.S. premier of the only traveling exhibition created in Norway to mark the 200 year anniversary of its constitution. In 1814, Denmark lost control over Norway, a territory it had held for over 300 years. Leaders from throughout Norway quickly gathered to craft a…
Vote for Rocky Ridge in Farmers Insurance contest
Rocky Ridge Elementary is the last Washington state school standing in the Farmers Insurance Thank a Million Teachers Dream Big contest. Teacher Elissa Dornan was surprised in an assembly today with the news that she is one of three teachers left in the running for a $100,000 grant. VOTE FOR: E. Dornan, Rocky Ridge Elementary, Graham,…
Parkland: A Forgotten History, Remembered
[Adela Ramos, professor of English literature and writing at PLUteaches a WRIT 101 Course. In part of the second unit of this course, students explore Parkland to find its wilderness, its beauty, its parks. Joel Zylstra and the professor will be collaborating as part of this unit to show students Parkland and invite them to think of…
The Lone Tree
[Adela Ramos, professor of English literature and writing at PLUteaches a WRIT 101 Course. In part of the second unit of this course, students explore Parkland to find its wilderness, its beauty, its parks. Joel Zylstra and the professor will be collaborating as part of this unit to show students Parkland and invite them to think of it as their…
Welcome back to school!
By Marianne Lincoln Everyone is back to school this week in the local K-12 system. Busses are humming and in the case of Bethel, will soon be equipped with video to track those of you who violate the safety of the red flashing lights. Bethel also has a new transportation facility in Frederickson. The Pierce…
Happy Labor Day and welcome to the new school year
To all of you work for a living, Happy Labor Day! You are the backbone of the economic system in our country, without you, the economic engine doesn’t run at all. Here’s to you and… to the spending you do which makes the wheels turn. Hope you all are having a great holiday weekend and get at…
Celebrate My Drive – and prizes?
http://www.celebratemydrive.com/home From State Farm’s website: What’s Celebrate My Drive? It’s communities celebrating new drivers who make smart driving choices, like 2N2® – 2 eyes on the road, 2 hands on the wheel. And not to mention, maybe winning some pretty epic prizes for your high school. Between October 15-24 2014, you’ll be able to make…
Council proclaims Aug. 9 to be “Pierce County Early Learning Day”
In recognition of First 5 Fundamentals Family Fun Fair kick-off event, members of the Pierce County Council unanimously approved Proposed Resolution R2014-93, designating Aug. 9 as “Pierce County Early Learning Day.” The First 5 Fundamentals program, which began in 2006, is a collaboration of over 40 community organizations working together to achieve the common goal…
Reading volunteers needed
Adult Volunteers needed beginning the Week of Sept 8th 2014 Homework Assistance Program (HAP) FREE! After School Homework Help / Tutoring Readers are Succeeders Program (RrS) “Readers are Succeeders” is an after-school program to help 1st – 3rd grade students to improve their reading skills. Produced Volunteer Page for Program: http://g-kcc.org/vol_signup/adult-volunteers-for-bethel-students/ Program Times / Dates /…
Bethel’s ABC Day – Community Fun!
All Bethel Community Day (ABC Day) is happening Saturday, September 27 at Graham Kapowsin High School this year. Join in for a free family event that is expected to bring in 5,000 people! Consider reserving a booth, providing entertainment or just joining in on the fun. Here is a sample of what to expect his year: Captain…
Bridging the Gap – Night out in Spanaway
The Marymount Event Center was the sight of a delightful new event for the Parkland-Spanaway area this evening. They called it Bridging the Gap. The sponsors were the LeMay Family Collection Foundation and Pacific Lutheran University. Beneficiaries of the evening’s bounty areB.E.S.T Dollars for Scholars, Franklin Pierce YOUTH FIRST!, and the Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children. There…
Pierce Prairie Post 