Right now you could be at the new Bethel learning Center (21818 38th Ave. E., Spanaway across from the Bethel Middle School) at its first public event, Harvest Fest. From 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. there are lcoal vendors there with their products. The event is free to visitors. This event is to benefit the Graham. The event…
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Schools including Franklin Pierce, Bethel and PLU
FUTURESCHOOLS visit, a must for those curious about modern education
In October, Spanaway Middle School, Thompson Elementary and Roy Elementary schools were visited by the Bethel FUTURESCHOOLS team along with district key communicators. The team visits each school in the district bi-annually to observe school reform efforts in action. This also gives the community the opportunity to see the exciting learning opportunities and new technologies within…
Breaking News: Director Morehouse resigns his Bethel school board position
On October 18, Bethel School Board President John Manning received a letter of resignation from Director Ronald Morehouse dated 10/15/2012 resigning from the board of directors for personal reasons, effective October 22, 2012. Mr. Morehouse was elected as a board member in November 2009 and has served for three years representing director district 1. The…
Eagle’s football tops BSD, sports highlights for the week of 10-15-2012
By Josh Magill The Graham-Kapowsin Football squad made a statement in Friday’s league match scoring a 42-7 victory over the Beamer Titans. The road win notched the Eagles their seventh win of the season. With just one loss and tied for second in the South Puget Sound League-South standings, GKHS will attempt to make a move…
Dine out to help Spanaway Lake HS Cheer
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Spanaway Lake High School cheerleaders invite you to join them Tuesday, Oct. 23, for a McCheer night at the Spanaway McDonalds, located near the Sprinker Rec Center. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Money raised will be used to help offset the costs of the cheerleaders attending a national competition…
Public comment forums on 2013-14 boundary changes Oct. 30 & Nov. 1
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Secondary School Boundary Committee has just finished a draft proposal for the adjustment of middle and high school boundaries. Now, the district would like to get some feedback from families. Public forums have been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. in the Clover Creek Elementary School cafeteria and Thursday,…
Harvest Fest at the Bethel Learning Center Oct. 27
The Graham Kapowsin Community Council Harvest Fest is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 27 at the new Bethel Learning Center, 21818 38th Ave. E., Spanaway across from the Bethel Middle School. The event is free to visitors. Vendors, organizations and entertainers that wish to participate should contact Carol Wright carol.v.wright@att.net,…
Bethel Schools HIV/AIDS Parent Preview Nov. 8
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Next month, the Bethel School District will host an HIV/AIDS Parent Preview for families with students in grades 7-12. The meeting is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Educational Service Center, located at 516 176th Street East in Spanaway. At the Parent Preview, parents will be…
Shining Mountain Elementary Dedication Ceremony Oct. 29
A special ceremony marking the completion of the Shining Mountain Elementary remodel will be held on Monday, Oct. 29, at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The district spent about $12 million dollars to fully modernize the school. Renovations include a new, enclosed library with lots of natural light, additional classroom space, high-tech equipment, and…
Bountiful harvest at the Franklin Pierce farm
FRANKLIN PIERCE SD — The Franklin Pierce School District owns a farm on the corner of 95th and Waller Road in the Waller community. In 2007, the Summit Waller Community Association approached District administration with a request that the District rehabilitate the program and make better use of the farm property. Since that meeting, both…
Benefit concert for Watch DOGS Nov. 1
FRANKLIN PIERCE SD — Franklin Pierce Schools will be hosting a benefit concert to raise money for Watch DOGS, an adult male volunteer program, that is currently operating in eight of our thirteen schools. The concert will be held the evening of November 1 at Washington High School in the theater. The Supt. and a…
Pierce County Skills Center Phase 2A Dedication
By Josh Magill Just days after celebrating another building opening across town, Bethel School District executives were at it again. The excitement of the many new or remodeled structures around the district was shown in the smile BSD’s top administrator displayed Tuesday afternoon inside the Pierce County Skills Center’s newest phase. “’Tours-r-us’ right here,” exclaimed…
Pierce Prairie Post 