Senior year has been a whirlwind for Clover Park High School (CPHS) seniors Yoel Alejandres-Aleman, Erik Camacho Reinoso and Kloe Salazar. Amid the hustle and bustle of senior projects, send-offs and game nights, they also completed the rigorous Act Six Scholarship process and earned full-tuition, full-need scholarships. Camacho Reinoso and Salazar will attend Pacific Lutheran […]
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The Lakewood City Council June 20 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 20 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Partner Spotlight: Communities in Schools
Every student must overcome challenges on the path to earning their high school diploma. Some need a little extra support to push forward and walk across the graduation stage. Communities in Schools (CIS) partners with Clover Park School District (CPSD) to provide that support and extra resources for students who need it. The Lakewood chapter […]
Platinum Soul to perform at DuPont Concert in the Park
Platinum Soul has the ability to generate the excitement and enthusiasm that will have every crowd on its feet and dancing to the beat. https://platinumsoulnw.com/about-the-band The performance will take place at Clocktower Park (1400 Palisade Blvd, DuPont) on June 22 from 7:00-8:30 pm.
Two Positions Open on the Transportation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Transportation Commission: At-Large No. 2 and Council District No. 4. All members must be Tacoma residents. If your Council District is unknown, please visit the District Map. The Transportation Commission advises the City Council on transportation-related matters, including short-term and long-range transportation […]
Local Students Earn Degrees from University of Northern Colorado
The following local students were among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado at the end of the spring 2023 semester. The students, degrees, areas of study, honors and hometowns are: Lakewood – Catherine Hessler, Master of Arts in Special Education For more information about the class of spring 2023 visit https://www.unco.edu/news/articles/2023-spring-commencement.aspx
Obituary Notices – June 19, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Alexander Charles Fushi; Chloe Johanna Harriet Rose; Angeline Sablan. Hill Funeral Home: Kristine Marie Near.
The Power of Doing: Hands-On Science Activities Boost Student Learning in CPSD
“Ohhs” and “Ahhs” fill the room as the sixth graders in Eric Fredericks’s science class get an up-close look at the cells inside their mouths. The Thomas Middle School students scrape the inside of their cheeks, create their own slides and peer into microscopes to see cells at 40 times their normal size. They are […]
Projects restoring highly-valued Tacoma destinations garner three state, local awards
TACOMA, WA: At the heart of every project undertaken by Metro Parks Tacoma is a commitment to preserving and protecting historic park amenities cherished by the community. That intentional work was recently recognized by state and local organizations that honored the park district with awards for renovations completed at Owen Beach and W.W. Seymour Botanical […]