Stories for Schools
Steilacoom, K12.com partnership ends
Posted by | CommentsSteilacoom Historical School District has contracted with K12.com in a partnership to provide student online learning opportunities since April 2006. The partnership allowed the Steilacoom School District to offer a virtual public school program through the District called Washington Virtual Academy (WAVA).
Pierce College joins 'Achieving the Dream'
Posted by | CommentsBy Lauren Lewis
Pierce College has been selected to join the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network - the most comprehensive reform network for student success in higher education history.
Pierce college joins the likes of 15 other colleges in Washington that are a part of the National Reform Network, which is made up of nearly 200 institutions, more than 100 coaches and advisors, and 15 state policy teams - working throughout 32 states and the District of Columbia.
Pierce College honored with two prestigious national awards
Posted by | CommentsBy Amanda Haines, Communications Specialist
This week, Pierce College has been notified of receiving two national honors, one each from the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network, recognizing the college’s commitment to student success and completion.
Monday, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was named, for the second straight year, to the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s list of the nation’s 120 best colleges in the country, an honor that recognizes Pierce’s high standards for learning, college completion, and service as a training ground for jobs that pay competition wages. Pierce is one of only six colleges in Washington to be named to the Aspen Institute’s list.
Lab funding to fuel economic development
Posted by | CommentsAshley Walker, Office of Advancement, UWT
The state will fund science labs designed to drive economic development in the South Sound by supporting the new Urban Clean Water Innovation Partnership Zone (IPZ).
Pioneer Middle School choir earns Superior rating
Posted by | CommentsBy Joe Lindquist, Choir Director, Pioneer Middle School and Steilacoom High School
The 8th grade choir at Pioneer Middle School attended the Mountain Region Music Educators Association Large Group Choral Festival where they were given a Superior rating, the highest rating they could earn. They sang Elijah Rock arranged by Roger Emerson and All Through The Night, a Welsh lullaby arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. Also participating in the festival were middle schools and junior highs from Curtis, Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, and Bethel School districts. The contest was held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church off Canyon road and 112th St.
Community Leadership Award Winners
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By Celeste Johnston
Last Friday, Pierce County Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) presented Community Leadership Awards to individuals who make significant contributions to both schools and our community. Steilacoom School District recognized Gerry and Linda Evanson. They are both retired school teachers and loyal supporters of our schools. Both Linda and Gerry volunteer at Saltar’s Point Elementary each week, teaching the game of cribbage to students. This allows students an “alternative” to outdoor recess. Gerry runs the district-wide recycling efforts that provide scholarships for 6th grade camp at Pioneer Middle School. Linda is a leader with Steilacoom Historical Education Foundation, raising money for scholarships and classroom grants. She is also instrumental in lining up church groups to do landscape work at Saltar’s Point Elementary. Join in a round of applause as we recognize the Evansons.
Step Up Scholarship initiative raises just over $1 million
Posted by | CommentsBy Ashley Walker, Office of Advancement, University of Washington Tacoma
When Chancellor Debra Friedman joined UW Tacoma last July, one of her first priorities was raising scholarship funds that could be put to immediate use helping students. Just nine months later, the Step Up Scholarship initiative has raised $1,008,677 in gifts, pledges and matching dollars.
District Daffodil Float shines at annual parade
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By Jayme Taylor, Communications Manager
The district’s Daffodil float was awarded 2nd place in the Clubs and Groups category at this year’s Daffodil Parade. Titled “Believe It! Reach for the Stars,” the colorful float was adorned with dozens of stars, daffodils and eight fourth- and fifth-graders from Idlewild and Tillicum Elementary Schools. The students were dressed in attire representing professional occupations—reflecting how the role of education, believing in yourself and setting goals will contribute to future successes.
Idlewild Elementary a candidate school for IB Primary Years Program
Posted by | CommentsClover Park School District’s Idlewild Elementary School is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP). After a year of discovery and learning about the program, Clover Park School District administration provided the “go-ahead” to pursue becoming an IB World School. Read More→
Walstrum awarded Gordon Award of Distinction
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Nashville, Tennessee - Clover Park Technical College President Dr. John Walstrum received Phi Theta Kappa’s prestigious Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.
The award is given in honor of Phi Theta Kappa’s longest serving Board Chair and a founder and long-time President of Highline Community College in Washington. College presidents and campus chief executive officers, nominated by their Phi Theta Kappa chapter, are selected for this award. The award is based on their outstanding support of Phi Theta Kappa.
Community invited to provide input on district’s Native American Education program
Posted by | CommentsParents, students and community members are encouraged to attend a public forum to learn more about Clover Park School District’s Native American Education program. The forum will be held Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in the Woodbrook Middle School cafeteria, 14920 Spring Street in Lakewood. Read More→
Free creativity workshop for artists and writers April 17
Posted by | CommentsLearn to cultivate creativity and live a more artistic life with John Jacobsen of Seattle’s TheFilmSchool on April 17. John Jacobsen, executive director of TheFilmSchool in Seattle, will discuss art, film, and inspiration at noon Tuesday, April 17, in the theater at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood. Read More→
Meghan Eakin named new Beachwood Elementary principal
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Meghan Eakin has been selected as the new principal of Beachwood Elementary School on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, effective July 1, 2012, pending board approval at the May 14 meeting. Eakin is currently the dean of students at Woodbrook Middle School. Prior to that, she served four years as a consultant teacher/classroom coach at Beachwood, and five years at Southgate Elementary School as a fourth-grade teacher and an instructional facilitator. Read More→
Nominate a CPSD employee of the year today!
Posted by | CommentsNominations for the 2012 Clover Park School District Employee of the Year awards are being accepted now through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 20. One certificated employee, one classified employee and one administrative employee will be selected. All district employees are eligible regardless of the number of hours worked per day or number of days worked per year. Previous award winners and nominees are eligible for nomination again this year. Read More→
April “Chat with Superintendent” focuses on Kindergarten
Posted by | CommentsSteilacoom Historical School District #1’s Superintendent Bill Fritz will host another community conversation on Tuesday, April 10 2012. Read More→
Steilacoom Historical School #1 District Awarded Energy Operational Savings Grant
Posted by | CommentsSteilacoom Historical School District has been selected as one of the 43 school districts across the state awarded a facility energy project grant for cost saving improvements. Steilacoom Historical School District will receive nearly $800,000 that will yield energy operations cost savings and meet on-going facility needs. Each and every mainland school building, including district offices, will benefit from these grant dollars. Read More→
CPSD School board adjusts meeting schedule
Posted by | CommentsBy Kim Prentice, Director of Community Relations
The Clover Park School District Board of Directors will host a public hearing regarding the district’s use of Initiative 728 funds for the 2011-12 school year and proposed use for the 2012-13 school year. Initiative 728 funds were discontinued by the state in 2009; therefore, this report covers the use of carryover funds from the 2008-09 school year only. The public hearing begins at 5:45 p.m., Monday, April 9 in Room 4 of the Student Services Center (SSC), 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, in Lakewood.
