When Tony Nguyen first moved to the United States from his home country of Vietnam, he spoke almost no English. In 2006, Nguyen started classes at Pierce College in the intensive English program, eventually continuing his education at Pierce and earning an associate degree in accounting. “I think Pierce College is one of the […]
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Letter: Supporting Student & School Succes
Submitted by Lisa Boyd. Dear Community Members, As a recently retired principal from local school districts, I am honored to periodically step in as a short-term substitute principal in K-12 schools of all levels. Through these experiences, I’m reminded of the increasing importance of collaborative capacity building that comes from community and family support. The […]
Letter: The Two Guests
As purposeful as weeping is to the one grieving the loss of a loved one, so needful are the thorns on the rose blooming in the garden. Introspection for the sufferer, protection for the flower. “It takes all sorts of weathers to make a year, and all tend to the same issue, of ripened harvests […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Feb. 12
The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, at 6 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 can attend online by visiting the meeting Zoom […]
Clover Park High School Baseball Field named after Merle Hagbo
Submitted by Jim Pelander. The Merle Hagbo Memorial Ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Clover Park High School with a reception at 11:00 am in the CP Commons followed by the dedication ceremony at 12:00 noon naming the Clover Park baseball field the “MERLE HAGBO MEMORIAL FIELD.” Coach Hagbo was a […]
It’s About Our Water
Co-Authored by Kirk Kirkland & Al Schmauder. In the face of escalating urbanization in Pierce County, a concerning lack of oversight exists in monitoring drinking water usage and assessing evolving trends. The repercussions are evident, with increasing water pollution, diminishing well levels, and the cessation of winter flow in Clover Creek. Acknowledging these environmental challenges, […]
Across the Fence: Mannschaft
Looking into lists of Germanisms in the English language, I recently came across one that astonishes me and that I have never heard anybody use before. “Mannschaft (pronounce: ‘munn-shufft, meaning team) apparently refers to Germany’s national male soccer team whereas “Nationalelf” (pronounce: ‘nut-sea-o-naahl-elf, meaning national eleven) is the nickname for Germany’s national female soccer team. […]
CPSD Learning in Motion Video Series
Clover Park School District’s Learning In Motion video series peeks inside school to see what students are learning across the district. In this feature, we joined DECA students as they ran the Lakes High School student store. DECA is a career and technical student organization that provides students with an extended learning opportunity for leadership and development. […]
Letter: CPSD…?
The other day on Facebook I read the following.. “Smart men don’t tell you how smart they are.Rich men don’t tell you how rich they are.Tough men don’t tell you how tough they are.Honest men don’t tell you how honest they are.Con men do.” Since 2016 I have never seen the word narcissists (thinking very […]