Clover Park School District announcement. Hundreds of students in grades K-12 participated in the district’s STEAM Fair on March 11 at Harrison Preparatory and Four Heroes Elementary schools. The event was filled wall-to-wall with hands-on STEAM activities, student projects and career exploration opportunities. Families who attended engaged in the vast world of science, technology, engineering, art and math along with their children. […]
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Black mamas deserve healthy babies
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. In 2020, Black women in the United States were 3 times more likely to die due to pregnancy related complications while pregnant than white women. Black babies are nearly twice as likely to die as other infants. These disparities exist regardless of income and education. We’re working to address that crisis in Pierce County. […]
TNT: These Pierce County public schools ranked high in new analysis. Which got an ‘A’ grade?
“There are more than 290 school districts in the Evergreen State, according to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. By its measure, Niche, a ranking and review site focused on education, finds that there are more than 230 schools with an overall “A” grade in Washington, many of which are in Pierce County.” […]
The Board of Health April 19 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on April 19 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Obituary Notices – April 18, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: George C Drago. Mountain View Funeral Home: Michele Ann Almond. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Helaniah Clark.
CPSD Superintendent Banner to speak at Lakewood United
Lakewood United announcement. Thursday, April 20, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom Campus, Olympic Bldg., Room 102 (adjacent to Parking Lot A) Topic: Clover Park School District Initiatives and How They Impact Our Community. Guest Speaker: Clover Park School District Superintendent Ron Banner Ron Banner is proud to serve in the lead role […]
Meet Titanic Historian Peter Cook and Titanic Author Cathy Lamet, May 2-3
By Phil Raschke, Lakewood History Museum announcement. The Lakewood History Museum is proud to announce a riveting and informative presentation centered on the 15 April 1912 sinking of the mighty RMS Titanic, the newest and largest passenger ship afloat. Our presenters will be historian Peter Cook and author Cathy Lamet both members of the “Titanic […]
Clover Park Rotary partners with Pierce College to help Bats
Submitted by Alan Billingsley/ Clover Park Rotary. Clover Park Rotary and students from Pierce College partnered this week to construct Bat houses to be placed in our South Sound Wildlife area. As part of the continuing effort to enhance the endless educational opportunities we have here in Lakewood at our very own wildlife area, community […]
Clover Park School District Superintendent Youth Advisory Council Meets with Local Police
Clover Park School District announcement. The district’s Superintendent Youth Advisory Council (SYAC) recently met with officers from local police departments. The meeting was an opportunity for discussion about the experiences students have had with police and the challenges the officers face in their positions. The gathering was organized for students and officers to discuss the […]