FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Franklin Pierce Schools was recently announced a recipient of the “Helping Kids Program” grant in the amount of $2,000. This grant is offered by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA). Funding will be used in 2014 for the Emergency Family Fund, which…
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Schools including Franklin Pierce, Bethel and PLU
KMS 6th graders raise and contribute $1,000 to Humane Society
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Many schools throughout the region — including Keithley Middle School — often have programs that focus on students granting the wishes of other students through gift giving. But the 6th grade class of Keithley Middle School decided they’d like to focus their efforts beyond the school’s boundaries this year. As a class,…
Winterfest at the Parkland School
By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — The line outside was long, luckily it was above freezing Saturday morning and there was no rain. Volunteers in red shirts were scurrying everywhere, carrying trays with cups of orange juice and baskets with sausage and scrambled eggs or fresh pastries for those waiting. Moms, dads and lots of children…
School boards swear in newly elected
Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts gave the oath of office to their board members elected in the November 5 general election at the December 10 meeting. Int he Bethel District Warren Smith, Stan Chapin and Amy Pivetta Hoffman took the oath. After signing the formal documents, the board elected Brenda Rogers as board President…
We stuffed the buses
By Marianne Lincoln A year ago, a few members of the transportation department of the Bethel School District had a grand idea. They decided to stage school buses in the parking lots of several prominent local stores and take donations of food, cash and toys to help local needy families. The project is called, “Stuff…
Spanaway Lake Improvement meeting, just the beginning
SPANAWAY, WA — Tonight, December 4, Pierce County held a kickoff meeting for the Spanaway Lake Management Plan. Executive Pat McCarthy arrived just after her State of the County speech at the council meeting in Parkland, encouraging residents of the county’s committment to the project. Diane Smolko and Windy Kruse are the key county organizers…
PLU Christmas Concerts – Hallelujah!
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY — The time for awe-inspiring music is coming this December. Please join Pacific Lutheran University’s Choir of the West, the University Chorale and members of the University Symphony Orchestra in what has become one of the region’s most inspirational Christmas celebrations. Students spend hundreds of hours preparing for the five concerts they…
Bethel’s Schools of Distinction
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Four schools in the Bethel area are receiving special recognition for outstanding improvement in student achievement over the past five years. Centennial, Nelson, and Evergreen elementary schools along with Liberty Middle School have received the 2013 School of Distinction Award from The Center for Educational Effectiveness, the Association of Educational Service Districts,…
Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk Dec. 7
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Nelson Elementary is hosting their fourth annual Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, December 7. The event is open to all Bethel students, families and the community. Events include a 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Dash. The Kids’ Dash starts at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K & 1 mile start…
Support the 24th Annual Winterfest!
Winterfest provides the joy and spirit of Christmas to 500 low income families who are experiencing economic despair in our own community. The heads of these families are hard working, disabled, laid off, or unable to work. Children will get to visit with Santa and enjoy holiday festivities like face painting, holiday crafts, and picking a book…
Help Bethel Families – Stuff the Bus Nov. 30 or Dec. 7
Bethel’s Stuff the Bus is on Sat Nov 30th and Sat Dec 7th. Calling all Spanaway residents! Guess what time it is?! Stuff the Bus for the Holidays! This Saturday, Nov. 30th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spanaway Wal-Mart, 20307 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway, WA 98387. If you miss us this Saturday…you…
UBNAPP’d, a smart phone application to keep kids safe
[Editor Note: I met Carol Jack at the Bethel Community Open Market. As a former School Board member, I believe in helping any way possible to keep our kids safe. This new product has a great deal of potential toward that purpose.] As a parent of two teenagers I am always looking for ways to…
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