There is probably nobody in Steilacoom, WA, who hasn’t come across woodwork or wood artwork by Jim Anderson. When he first moved there with his family, he was self-taught, and he was already that skillful that he had long customer lists for commissioned wood artifacts. “But I felt like I had hit the ceiling,” remembers […]
Clover Park school board May 24 meeting to be held in person and online
The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting/workshop Monday, May 24, in person at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will also be broadcast on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Individuals who wish to attend the meeting in person must pre-register by noon on May 24 by emailing […]
Summer Workshop – From the Ground and Up – Registration Now Open
Submitted by Pierce County Master Gardeners. Pierce County Master Gardeners present the Summer Workshop – From the Ground and Up – Saturday, June 19, 2021 via Zoom. This program is open to the public. It is with much excitement that we welcome you to the 6th year of the From the Ground and Up gardening workshop! […]
ORCA cards now free for youth riders
Beginning June 1, Puget Sound area youth (ages 6–18 years) will be able to get their first ORCA card at no charge. After loading a transit pass or E-purse balance, an ORCA card can be a young person’s ticket to easily reach destinations across the region on participating agencies’ buses, trains and ferries. “ORCA youth […]
The Lakewood City Council May 22 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Retreat on May 22 (8:30 AM-1 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
CPSD Superintendent’s Shout-Out: Information Technology Services Department
Clover Park School District Superintendent Ron Banner is celebrating and thanking a district department or team each week with his “Shout-Out” video series. This week, he gives his special “Shout-Out” to the district’s Information Technology Services (ITS) department for their work to ensure students have had the technology needed to be successful during the pandemic. ITS […]
Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students with Disabilities
Tacoma, WA – Students with disabilities throughout Pierce County will soon be transitioning from high school into the workforce. Thanks to a partnership between WorkForce Central, Vadis, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, this transition is made much easier for many students exiting high school. The Pre-Employment Transition Services program was created to help in-school […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Teaching and Learning clerk Carol Staab
Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features teaching and learning clerk Carol Staab. She has worked in the district for 14 years, all of them in her current position. She loves working with the teaching and learning team and knowing she is making a difference when it comes to how students learn in the classroom. […]
103 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths confirmed May 20
On May 20, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for April 28 – May 11 is 317.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10.5 per 100,000. We confirmed 103 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: A man in his […]