The third annual FPHS 5k fun run/walk will be held on March 8, 2014. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the FPHS stadium. This year’s theme is Catch the Cardinal and is being hosted by FPHS Sports Medicine and Cross Country. Please contact tdisney@fpschools.orgwith any questions or to help with the event. For more…
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Schools including Franklin Pierce, Bethel and PLU
Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Contest Results
February 20, 2014 The Mountain League Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Contest was held at Bethel High School in February, with many band and orchestra student musicians from Bethel’s secondary schools performing. Adjudicators gave advice, analysis, and encouragement to student performances that showed a high degree of commitment and preparation. Congratulations to these students who will…
Bethel Musicians Go All-State
February 20, 2014 The finest music students from across Washington have received top honors by being selected to participate in one of the Washington Music Educators Association’s All-State and Junior All-State Honor Groups. Junior All-State Honors The Bethel School District sent three elementary students to participate in this prestigious event including Makayla Fischer from the Graham…
GKHS Senior Teague James Signs with Eastern Oregon
February 19, 2014 Graham-Kapowsin High School senior Teague James signed with Eastern Oregon University to play football in the fall. James was an all-state running back for GKHS.
GKHS Senior Luke Asbjornsen Signs with Central Washington
February 18, 2014 Graham-Kapowsin senior, Luke Asbjornsen signed with Central Washington University to play football in the fall. Asbjornsen was all-league offensive tackle for GKHS.
BHS Senior James Moore Signs with Central Washington
February 20, 2014 Bethel High School senior, James Moore, signed with Central Washington University to play football in the fall. Moore was a lineman for BHS.
Five Bethel Teachers Achieve National Board Certification
February 21, 2014 Five teachers in the Bethel School District have achieved National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. This is is a voluntary assessment program designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers. This certification is achieved through performance-based assessment and testing that takes one to three years to complete….
SLHS Senior Joe Martin Signs with Idaho State
February 21, 2014 Spanaway Lake High School senior, Joe Martin, signed with Idaho State to play football in the fall.
Rocky Ridge Night at LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt
This Sunday, February 23, from 1 – 4 p.m., LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt in Graham (22205 Meridian Ave E) is donating 20% of the sales to Rocky Ridge Elementary School’s PTA. Use the code ROCKY RIDGE at checkout.
Bethel School District Athletic Highlights
BETHEL HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Lost to Auburn-‐Riverside in the SPSL tournament 41-‐35 as Meosha Mack led the Braves with 12 points and Erica Hamlin chipped in 10 points. WRESTLING The boys’ finished 5th at the regional wrestling tournament as Logan Bearss at 152 pounds was a regional champion. Phillip Springsteen at 126 pounds and Eli Teuteu at 182…
Swan Creek residents invited to meeting on study and action plan
Swan Creek residents and business owners can learn about an effort by Pierce County to improve the creek’s water quality at a community meeting on Feb. 19. Pierce County staff will share information about the development of a watershed characterization and action plan for Swan Creek at the meeting, which will be held from 6…
Thank you voters – Franklin Pierce
Tacoma, WASHINGTON (14 February 2014) — The students, parents, staff, and school board of Franklin Pierce Schools wish to thank everyone who voted in the February Special Election. Both Proposition 1 (Educational Programs and Operations Levy) and Proposition 2 (Technology Levy) were approved. By approving our two levies, voters have provided our schools with the…
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