BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Bethel School District is currently experiencing a district wide phone outage. Calling into or out of the district is not possible at this time. The intranet connection to Roy elementary is also affected. Our provider, Rainier Connect is aware of the outage and is working to repair it. At this…
Bethel High Dominates, Wins State History Championship
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — For the second time in school history, Bethel High School has captured National History Day’s Washington State Championship. Officially known as the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Outstanding School Award, the “State Cup” belongs to the team whose projects garner the highest total rankings in the finalist round of competition. Scored like a…
Thompson Elementary wins Bethel’s “Battle of the Books”
Congratulations to this year’s Elementary Battle of the Books winner – Thompson Elementary! It took eight questions in a tie-breaker round for Thompson to edge out a very tough team from Kapowsin. Winning team members include: Demaris Best, Erin Antanavage, Larissa Gaulke, McKennah Ulrey, and Librarian Danielle Horner. Great job, Tigers!
Bethel and Franklin Pierce Graduations
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…
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….
Executive seeks applicants for Ethics Commission vacancy
The Pierce County Executive’s Office is accepting applications to fill an expired Ethics Commission position. The citizen commission is responsible for promoting and upholding ethical conduct in Pierce County government. Applications must be registered to vote in the State of Washington, reside in Pierce County, and employed in or retired from the private sector. Ethics…
Giving thanks for jurors who make important decisions in our community
Several hundred Pierce County residents who were summoned to jury duty got special attention this week. The Pierce County Council joined Gov. Jay Inslee in proclaiming May 6-10 as “Juror Appreciation Week” to commend citizens for performing an important civic duty. “The justice system cannot function without citizens willing to serve on jury duty,” said…
Election Observer Training
Become an Election Observer for your party. An observer is certified to watch the ballot counting process at the Pierce County Election Center. You have to say which party you are observing for, Democratic or Republican, and correspond with the coordinator for which shifts you will cover. Election Observer training will be held on Tuesday…
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…
23rd Annual Tour de Pierce Bike Ride, June 30
Don’t miss this year’s Tour de Pierce with a new rest stop and special refreshments. This year’s June 30 date will include 30 and 50 mile marked routes. The 12 mile route is designed for families or for those new to biking. All routes include maps and cue sheets, a rest stop with refreshments, and…
Hershey Track and Field Meet, June 12
Pierce County Parks & Recreation — Pierce County Parks & Recreation is inviting boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (as of Dec 31, 2012) to compete for FREE in the Hershey Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 5:30pm. Registration begins at 4:30pm. The meet is held at Sparks Stadium, 621…
Pierce Prairie Post 