This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Clover Park High School (CPHS) with computer science (CS) teacher Jamie Manuel and junior Chase Porter. Manuel used to teach middle school history in Los Angeles before using his IT background to create their computer science program. “When I moved back Washington, I had […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Planning/Special Meeting/Workshop on Jan. 27 and 28
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a special planning meeting/workshop on Monday, Jan. 27, and Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Idlewild Elementary School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Idlewild Elementary School with third grade teacher Julie Tran and fifth grader Colleen McMonagle. Tran joined Idlewild in 2019 and was excited to work in an International Baccalaureate school. “My favorite thing at Idlewild is our units of study,” she said. “We have six […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Thomas Middle School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Thomas Middle School with family involvement coordinator (FIC) Sabrina Austin and sixth grader Maddisyn Love. Austin joined Thomas in 2020 and has found the perfect role for her as the FIC. “I have always loved helping people,” she said. “There have been times in […]
CPSD Learning in Motion – Tillicum Elementary School Therapy Dog
Clover Park School District’s Learning In Motion video series peeks inside schools to see what students are learning across the district. In this feature, we visit Tillicum Elementary School where Addie the Therapy Dog joins students each Friday. Addie was raised and trained to be a certified service dog by the school’s Dean of Students Paula Gayson. […]
CPSD District 4 Director Vacancy
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy of the District 4 director position. David Anderson resigned his position as director of District 4 on Jan. 6. The school board has launched an application process to appoint a candidate who will serve in this volunteer position until […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Dower Elementary School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Dower Elementary School with multilingual learning (MLL) teacher Liz Fassnacht and fifth grader Austin Rice. Fassnacht, known by her fellow staff for her love of Disney, has taught at CPSD for more than 20 years. She’s always wanted to teach MLL and now works […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Gravelly Lake Academy Open Doors Program
Recently, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to the Gravelly Lake Academy (GLA) Open Doors Program team with educator Tiffanee Smith and twelfth grader Lucas Green. Smith joined the GLA team three years ago after working in elementary special education for 15 years. “I was ready for a change and wanted a fresh […]
CPSD Learning in Motion – Thomas Students Win Governor’s Art Contest and Visit the Capitol
Clover Park School District’s Learning In Motion video series peeks inside schools to see what students are learning across the district. In this feature, we take a trip to the state capitol with Thomas Middle School art students. Thomas art teacher Margie Scala entered student artwork in the “Ornaments for the Holiday Tree at the Governor’s Mansion” […]