The following are the dates and locations for the Bethel School District High School graduations: June 11: Challenger HS, 2pm, Olson Auditorium – PLU June 12: Spanaway Lake HS, 2pm, Tacoma Dome Bethel HS, 5pm, Tacoma Dome Graham-Kapowsin HS, 8pm, Tacoma Dome The following are the dates and locations for the Franklin Pierce School District High School…
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PLU Graduation May 26, 2:30pm Tacoma Dome
This is a schedule of events for PLU’s May 2013 Graduation: SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 11:00 AM University Congregation Toweling Sunday & Holy Communion Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, PLU A service of “Blessing & Sending” for those leaving the PLU Community. Everyone is welcome. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 & 22, 2013 4:00-6:30 PM…
Clover Creek Water Quality
PLU Environmental Studies students will be presenting water quality results from sites in Clover Creek watershed on Friday, May 17th from 2:00-2:30 PM in Morken Center for Learning and Technology on campus. A campus map is available here: http://www.plu.edu/about/Campus-Map/home. Street parking is available for visitors on nearby 10th Av S, and 123rd and 124th St S….
In the HEART of Bethel – Market opens May 11
In the very center of the Bethel School District, in an area that historically was called Elk Plain, the community of the school district has now opened a Saturday Market. Starting with three Saturdays this year, May 11, August 10 and November 9, the market hopes to someday grow up to be as significant as the…
Emergency Management wins top award for school safety program
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Emergency Management’s school emergency preparedness program was just awarded the Exemplary National School Safety Program Award for innovative training in local schools. The ‘Pierce County All Hazards Emergency Preparedness Training Program for Schools’ was chosen for its all hazard emergency preparedness approach to school safety. This prestigious award will be…
May 11 is first NEW Bethel Community Open Market
May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the new Bethel Community Open Market will make its debut at the new Bethel Learning Center across from Bethel Middle School on 38th Avenue. Organizers have been working for months planning the events. They are hoping for local produce and home made crafts, learning opportunities and family…
Bethel Board to decide two new administrators May 14
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Pending the approval of the Bethel School Board, the Bethel administration has selected Bryan Streleski to the be the new District Director of Athletics and Security and select David Hammond to be the new Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools. The Board will take formal action on the recommendation at the May 14…
Summer meals for low income children
USA.gov — Free summer meals (breakfast, lunch, or snacks) will be served to children in low-income areas at sites such as neighborhood parks, libraries, schools, places of worship, mobile buses, and recreation centers. To find free summer meals near you, call the toll-free National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or visit http://www.whyhunger.org/findfood. If you work for…
Bethel board meeting highlights April 23
A few photos from the April 23 Bethel School Board meeting. From the meeting agenda: The district began its resource conservation program in April 2005. Over the past eight years, the district has saved over $4.7 million in energy costs, due to the costsaving measures that have been instituted. Currently, 22 of the 25…
Bethel Daffodil Float earns Community Award
In the photo, Jay Brower, Bethel Community Connections Director shows the Parkland Spanaway Kiwanis Club the award that was received by the district for their Daffodil Float entry.
Washington School Nutrition Association “Fills the Cupboard” – Spring Food Drive
A food drive will be held to benefit the Southeast Tacoma FISH Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable food items to any of our Franklin Pierce schools by Friday, May 3. Join members of the Washington School Nutrition Association who serve, cook, and plan school breakfasts and school lunches for Washington school children every day in…
Washington High School Cadet Earns Air Force ROTC Scholarship
Washington High School senior Jacob San Agustin recently received notification that he has been selected for a Type-7 Air Force ROTC scholarship. The Type-7 scholarship pays for four years of tuition to any public college or university in the United States. Besides tuition, it also covers $900 annually for books and provides a monthly stipend…
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