Washington High School Students Compete at State Math Competition

FRANKLIN PIERCE — On Saturday, April 13, 2013, Mariah Strange and Joshua Quichocho represented Washington High School’s Math Team by competing at the WSMC State Competition in Yakima with over 250 qualifiers.  Both students were accompanied by their proud and supportive parents and enjoyed a great showing at State. They each competed in individual and team…

Bethel District to form partnership with Pierce County Parks

The following resolution is on the Bethel School Board agenda for April 23, 2013. The meeting will be held at Liberty Middle School, 7319 Eustis-Hunt Road East, Spanaway at 7 p.m. — Bethel Public Schools RESOLUTION 28 (12-13) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 403, AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PARTNER WITH PIERCE…

May blood drives in the south county area

Cascade Regional Blood Services (CRBS) is a not-for-profit health care organization that has been supplying blood products and specialty therapeutic services to South King and Pierce Counties for more than 65 years. CRBS is the sole provider of blood to Franciscan Health System and MultiCare Health System hospitals and clinics. The CRBS we site is  http://www.crbs.net/home/index.htm. On…

James Sales Elementary receives High Progress recognition from OSPI

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — James Sales Elementary was just announced as a recipient of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) 2012 Washington Achievement Awards. Specifically, James Sales Elementary is being recognized as a “High Progress” school. Washington Achievement Award winners are selected using the Washington Accountability Index and criteria in the Elementary…

Graham Kapowsin Band fundraiser May 3

The Graham Kapowsin High School Band Program Bingo/Auction Fun Night, sponsored by Graham Kapowsin High School Band Parent Association will be Friday, May 3 from  6:30 – 9 p.m. in the GKHS Commons. Admission is $2.00 per person and $5 for a family of 4 ($1.00 each extra family member) . Bingo cards are $1.00 per card/$3.00…

McFootball night and World’s Finest Chocolate Bars

Bethel Fundraisers happening this week. The Spanaway Lake Sentinels football team invites you to join them for a McFootball night. The fundraiser is next Tuesday, April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spanaway McDonald’s near to Sprinker. Stop by Thompson Elementary for one of the World’s Finest Chocolate Bars! The bars sell for $1.  Contact Amber Barker for…

Summer Camps, Conferences & Fairs on the PLU Campus

Summer Camps, Conferences & Fairs on the PLU Campus, Open to Everyone! Have Kids? Need Family Fun? Conference and Camps Dates Type Registration Karate   Club: South Sound Shotokan Continuous Karate   Club iskfnw.org Franklin   Pierce YOUTH FIRST! – Spring Into Summer Fun Run and Discovery Fair May   19th Fundraiser   and Fair…

Rummage sale at BHS for Fastpitch program April 13

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Several of our schools are holding some great fundraisers during the month of April. Here are a few of them: The Bethel Braves fastpitch program will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, April 13. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bethel High School. The Spanaway Lake Sentinels…

37 Bethel students headed to State History Day contest

Thirty-seven sophomore Highly Capable students from Bethel High School, who competed in the regional National History Day competition are now headed to the State Championships. The 2013 Bethel High team qualified 19 of their 33 projects, at the regional event that pitted them against 15 other schools, including Charles Wright Academy, Kennedy High School and…

Bethel serves up yogurt parfaits with a chance to win iTunes

Fuel Up First With Breakfast! As part of Washington State School Superintendent Randy Dorn’s “Fuel Up First with Breakfast Challenge”, Child Nutrition Services is renewing Bethel’s commitment to make sure that all of our students are fully prepared for academic success. On Thursday mornings during the months of April and May, yogurt parfaits will be served…

Help decoate your schools daffodil float now

The Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade(s) are this Saturday, April 13. The Franklin Pierce and Bethel District float committees are busy, overwhelmed trying to finish decorating their unique creations. They need people to help decorate. Here’s the people you can call to help! You are needed Thursday and Friday evenings. For the Bethel District contact Dodi…

Washington High needs portfolio reviewers for graduating seniors

Washington High School seniors will be presenting their senior culminating project April 22-26. We would like to invite you to be a panel member for these very important presentations. Seniors will be sharing their academic journey, the influences that shaped them, and their plans for the future. All Franklin Pierce School District graduating seniors are…