BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Camas Prairie Chess Club went to two state qualifying tournaments on two consecutive weekends in March. On the 16th, the team competed in the Centralia Classic. Led by team captain Colby Kolowinski (NS) who scored 3 and 1/2 points (out of a maximum of 5), the team took home the third place…
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Bethel to purchase former FIRS site in Elk Plain
Jerry and JoAnn Bliss are selling their property adjacent to Elk plain Elementary School and the Bethel School District board is likely going to authorize the purchase Tuesday, April 9. Elk Plain Elementary is on a fairly small parcel and often 22nd Avenue is lined with cars on both sides of the street when there…
Aquatic center language for bond on Bethel board agenda April 9
The Bethel School Board Agenda for April 9, 2013 includes a one sentence modification to the 2006 Bond language that will allow the district to pursue the investigation, design and construction of an aquatic center. The board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the district office. The item is near the end of the evening’s…
Franklin Pierce High School seeking portfolio judges
From Kellie Solomon, Franklin Pierce High School Career Center Specialist FRANKLIN PIERCE — It is that time of year again and Franklin Pierce High School needs your help. We are in need of volunteers to help judge portfolio presentation for our graduating seniors for the class of 2013. This year the senior culminating project presentations…
Local crafts and produce to be featured at Bethel Community Open Market
A committee of local community supporters has been meeting for several months at the new Bethel Learning Center to discuss hosting a Bethel Community Open Market (Farmer’s Market, plus). Historically, the area known as “Elk Plain” was a great, grassy prairie where the herds of antlered animals came to graze. This area encompassed the Spanaway,…
That pool Bethel sees may soon not be a mirage
Acknowledging another vital skill for kids is knowing how to swim, the Superintendent of the Bethel District spoke at the recent Parkland-Spanaway Kiwanis meeting regarding their consideration of an aquatic facility for Bethel’s 18,000 students and community. He said the board is likely to take up this issue in April after having visited several facilities in the greater…
You are probably busy tonight, no shortage of events
Tonight, March 28, seems to be one of those dates that everyone put on the calendar. Here are a few that the Post has collected: Maundy Thursday events at the Christian churches Passover continues for those who are Jewish (Began March 26) 5:30 to 7:00 Business After Hours/Grazing in Graham event tonight at the Graham…
Altrusa Wine, Dine and Tour brought history alive at Marymount
Saturday, March 23 the Altrusa Club of South Pierce County held its 9th annual Wine, Dine and Tour Event at the Marymount Event Center. This event helps the Altrusa Foundation fund scholarships in the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts. Tickets for the event were sold out in advance as people were excited to have the private…
Bethel solo and ensemble results for choral contest
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — On March 9 the Mountain League Choral Solo and Ensemble Contest, hosted at Spanaway Middle School, featured student musicians performing in numerous solos and ensembles, showing a high degree of commitment and preparation throughout the day. Congratulations to all of our Bethel School District’s secondary choral staff and students for a job…
Cadets attend Women Fly program at Museum of Flight
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On March 8th, 11 female cadets from Washington High School ventured to The Museum of Flight for the annual “Women Fly” program. As the name implies, the target audience for this event is young women who are interested—or at least might be interested—in an aerospace career. The event included the opportunity…
Zach Alexander, student at WHS and Pierce County Skills Center, wins spot in state SkillsUSA competition
Washington High and Pierce County Skills Center student, Zack Alexander, earned a spot to compete in computer maintenance technology at the SkillsUSA competition being held in April. Alexander earned his spot at the state competition by placing at regionals, which was held at the Pierce County Skills Center on February 23.
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