I am told that when you lose someone so precious as your life-long traveling companion, the calendar changes. It is certainly true for me. The day of the week, the exact hour of the day, my last words, her last breath, have become my new reference for everything that matters. Sunday, March 19, four-forty in […]
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Clover Park School District Unlocks Learning Through Literacy
Clover Park School District announcement. The first graders in Amanda Daly’s class sound out the word “cat-er-pil-lar” on the white board before turning to a partner to talk about what it means. They move on to the next words “but-ter-fly” and “pu-pa.” Students are doing more than just looking at a word and learning its […]
5th Annual Youth Academy, June 17-18
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Youth Academy is a great way for students ages 14-18 to experience what it’s like to be a firefighter. This two-day academy offers students the opportunity to learn about various disciplines within the fire service, while gaining hands-on experience.
Washington Boulevard gets paved
City of Lakewood announcement. We’re crossing our fingers for more sunshine (or at least minimal rain) so that the paving on Washington Boulevard is completed this week. The paving will occur on the section that is currently closed. It is one of the last steps needed before this section of road can reopen. Here is […]
Celebrating military-connected students
Clover Park School District social media post. At Beachwood, Carter Lake, Idlewild and Meriwether, students and staff sported their brightest purple attire on Friday, April 14 to celebrate military-connected students and honor the sacrifices they make as their family members serve our country.
Letter: The Only One for Me
There were occasions in ancient history – and in mythology – when a beautiful daughter of a prominent leader was given in marriage to the one whose youthful courage and bravery and valor were demonstrated in some heroic deed, like the taking of a city in battle, or the defeating of a giant, like Goliath […]
Clover Park School District STEAM Fair Showcases Student Ingenuity
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. […]
Letter: Get your mail out of your mailbox before night
Submitted by Ron Nelson. I live on Gravelly Lk Dr just past Grey Stone. Last Friday as I drove down our driveway all six of my neighbor’s mailboxes, mine included had been forced opened the night before. I drove down Gravelly Lake Drive toward Veterans Drive and every mailbox had been pried open along the […]
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 […]