Steilacoom Historical School District announcement. Steilacoom Historical School District is pleased to announce that Steilacoom High School is one of approximately 2,000 schools worldwide to implement the AP Capstone Diploma™ program―an innovative program that encourages students to develop skills for college and career success, including critical thinking, research, collaboration, and communication. The program consists of […]
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CPSD Promising Future: Michelle Casas
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Clover Park High School senior Michelle Casas. Michelle hasn’t graduated yet but has been fulfilling her college requirements the past two years as a running start and Upward Bound student. Through these programs, she’s explored future career pathways and gotten a […]
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association youth chamber ensembles
Tacoma Youth Symphony announcement. This past Tuesday, January 11, Classical Tuesdays featured chamber ensembles of strings and winds by performers – ages 6 to 21 – who are members of one of the 8 orchestras and programs in the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Their performances were impressive and uplifting. Our emcee for the evening, TYSA Music Director […]
Business and government to connect at Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum
Pierce County announcement. Business owners looking to create or expand a revenue stream by working with government are invited to attend the virtual 2022 Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum. In partnership with Alliance Northwest, the Forum will be held on Thursday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Businesses will learn firsthand how to compete […]
Pierce County Residents Benefit from Healthy Communities
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. TACOMA, Wash.—When your community is healthy, you have a better chance to be healthy and succeed in life. Healthy communities offer: Access to safe physical activity and transit. Access to COVID-19 and other vaccines. Fresh and healthy foods. Clean and sustainable environment. The 2021 Healthy Communities Awards recognize comprehensive plan […]
Local students named to Sam Houston State University Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Tacoma’s Lauren Herren was named to the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Lauren is an undergraduate who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.
Applications for 2022-2023 Tacoma Creates Funding Now Available
City of Tacoma announcement. Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its third year of funding, supporting cultural organizations’ programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Tacoma Creates supports organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science through two funding categories: Comprehensive […]
Pierce College recognized for excellence in military education
Pierce College announcement. In recognition of Pierce College’s dedication and service to the military community, the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) has named the college the recipient of the 2022 Institution Award. The CCME Institution Award is presented to a higher education institution in recognition of its significant contributions to the cause of […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator January 28 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 28 report to the Town Council by clicking here.