U.S. News and World Report recently released a list of the nation’s top high schools. The list — dubbed “Best High Schools” — considered class size, college readiness using Advanced Placement passage rates, algebra test scores, and reading test scores. Franklin Pierce High School received a silver medal, ranking #44 out of 480 high schools…
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Annual Norwegian Celebrations coming to Parkland
Saturday, May 10 the Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University will be holding a 25th Year Jubilee at their Annual Spring Banquet. At 5:30 p.m. festivities will being with some socializing time followed by a 6 p.m. dinner and entertainment. Saturday, the 17th of May is Norwegian Constitution Day. There will be a Flag Raising…
2014 Celebration of Service at PLU
On the evening of April 23, Pacific Luther University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service (CCES) celebrated faculty, staff and students who serve in the Parkland and Tacoma communities. CCES is the point of contact for local organization who want university involvement with organizations, projects, programs and community partnerships. The Washington High School Jazz Band played as guests…
Norwegian Heritage Festival – April 26
PLU — The Norwegian Heritage Festival celebrates Norwegian culture through artisans, vendors, performers, and authentic food. It usually takes place on the last Saturday in April and runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Free admission and free parking, Relax with friends and family in the Norwegian Café where you will enjoy on-stage performances by…
Christine Gregoire at PLU – April 22
Christine Gregoire at PLU April 22 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Phillips Center: Eastvold Auditorium Stage Think of Puget Sound as a bathtub, former Gov. Christine Gregoire advises. Then ask: Is this a tub you’d want to dip your toe in, or let your kids play in? More Details: https://www.plu.edu/news/2014/03/earthday/home.php
New Immigration exhibition at the Scandinavian Cultural Center
The opening reception for a new Immigration exhibition at the Scandinavian Cultural Center will highlight the Scandinavian Immigration to the Tacoma area and will take place on Monday, April 21st, from 4pm to 6pm. The exhibition features material drawn from the Scandinavian Immigration Experience Collection in the Archives and Special Collections of PLU, paired with…
Bethel Board Highlights
Hello everyone. Here are the highlights from Tuesday’s meeting of the Bethel School Board. This is a PDF file: Bethelboard_highlights_41514 Krista Carlson Director of Communications Bethel School District 516 – 176th Street East Spanaway, WA 98387 W: 253.683.6051
FPSD Washington Achievement Award winners
Tacoma, WASHINGTON (16 April 2014) — Six district schools – Brookdale Elementary, Central Avenue Elementary, Christensen Elementary, Elmhurst Elementary, Franklin Pierce High, and Washington High – have been recognized as Washington Achievement Award winners for 2013. A total of 413 schools in the state of Washington were named. The Washington Achievement Award is sponsored by…
Parkland Community Mural Project
This is the mural site at the Parkland Post Office at the intersection of Garfield St. and C St. The wall is 13’x 112’. Dear Community Members of Parkland, We are writing to you to invite you to help support an ongoing Parkland and PLU partnership called the Parkland Community Mural Project. You can…
Air Force Appointment
Bethel High School senior, Lillian Lord, is heading to the Air Force Academy. Lillian has been involved with Bethel’s AFJROTC for the past year and a half and for the majority of that time, she was working on getting into the Academy. “It’s been almost a year since I started. It is a long application…
Operation Kid Fit
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Is your child struggling with their weight? Joint Base Lewis McChord is offering some help through its new parenting program called Operation Kid Fit. OKF is specifically designed for military parents and other caregivers with children between the ages 5 to 10 who are struggling to maintain a healthy weight. In the…
Limeberry in Graham Friday to benefit the Bethel Boosters
Join us TOMORROW (3/28/14) for our 1st LimeBerry night for Bethel High Community Booster – 22205 Meridian Ave E, Ste 106, Graham, WA 98338. From 5-8 pm 20% of proceeds support our athletics and activities at BHS. Simply smile at the beautiful person behind the counter and say “Bethel” :)) I’ll be there come see me!…
Pierce Prairie Post 