FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On Saturday, April 20, the gymnasiums at Franklin Pierce High School will be full of student and adult basketball players. Hoops 4 Hope, as the event is called, will consist of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. While the basketball part is meant to be a fun way to spend a Saturday,…
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Schools including Franklin Pierce, Bethel and PLU
End of March 12 Bethel Board meeting contains suprises
At the Bethel School Board meeting Tuesday, Superintendent Seigel announced that the Director of the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department has contacted about the impact of sequestration cuts to the programs that funds the Bethel Family Support Center. The services they offer at the center and others in the county may have to be cut….
Vote for Washington High School, SMASH Grant
At the Franklin Pierce School Board meeting Tuesday, March 12, Superintendent Hewins announced the receipt of a grant for $1 million toward energy improvements to the HVAC system at Ford Middle School, the Princess Bowl netted $7000 toward the district daffodil float and the award of Washington State Principal of the year to Ford Middle…
Heather Renner named 2013 Washington State Principal of the Year
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Heather Renner, principal at Morris E. Ford Middle School, was named this year’s Washington State Middle Level Principal of the Year by a panel of principals representing the Association of Washington Middle Level Principals, a component of the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP). She was one of five finalists chosen…
Bethel School boundary lines to shift for 2013/14 school year
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — When students go back to school this fall, some may be headed to a different school. To help keep up with a growing student population and changes in grade configuration, the school board is altering school boundary lines for all elementary, middle, and high schools. The Board approved new middle and…
FP Elementary Honor Choir on March 19
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Come one, come all! The annual Elementary Honor Choir concert will be held on March 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church (12115 Park Avenue South), beginning at 7:30 p.m. A group of 4th and 5th grade students from the District’s eight elementary schools will sing titles from around the world! The…
Call for Nominations — 2013 Community Awards
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Every year, Franklin Pierce Schools gives out Partner In Education and Excellence in Education awards to deserving community volunteers and employees, respectively. Partner In Education 2012-2013 Nomination Form The mission of Franklin Pierce Schools is “To provide students an engaging educational environment, built upon proven academics and high standards, resulting…
FP District hosts secondary schools band concert on March 28
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On March 28, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Franklin Pierce High School Gymnasium, the bands of Morris E. Ford Middle School, Perry G. Keithley Middle School, Washington High School, and Franklin Pierce High School will perform publicly. All members of the community are welcome!
AFJROTC seniors visit Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Seniors enrolled in the Air Force Junior ROTC Pilot Ground School course visited the Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) in Renton on Tuesday, March 5 to learn more about what exactly an ARTCC does. After processing through security, the cadets received an information briefing about the center and asked…
Princess Bowl raises money for float, also raises community spirit
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — The mild, dry night of March 1 was filled with Friday night lights and hundreds of cheering supporters, as girls from Franklin Pierce High School and Washington High School faced off for a friendly game of flag football. The convening event was the 3rd Annual Princess Bowl, its primary purpose to…
FP Daffodil float committee meeting March 13
The Franklin Pierce Daffodil Float Committee meeting will be Wednesday, March 13th at 6:00pm in the district board room off 129th Street. They’re looking for more volunteers and people to get involved with the community’s float. Pass the word on to all of your friends! The committee needs more members and needs for the community…
Want to help build a daffodil float?
Spring is beginning to make its appearance and with it, the crocus and daffodils can’t be far behind. The Daffodil Festival has a full complement of princesses and March 13, they will choose their queen. To participate in the Grand Floral Parade with a princess, each school district must enter a float. Just who builds…
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