The City of Lakewood, on Sept. 16, 2021, received an amended application to rename Ft. Steilacoom Park to Dr. Claudia B. Thomas Park. The original announcement (click here to read) has garnered a number of comments. Following is the results of an anonymous poll to learn how the community feels beyond those willing to comment. […]
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Caring for Kids Making a Difference
Submitted by Diane Formoso. By this weekend, 2,910 filled backpacks have been picked up by the schools. We continue to shop for school supplies and pack the backpacks for distribution. Early Learning has requested supplies for sixteen classrooms. That included 256 pencil boxes,420 glue sticks, 330 scissors, 440 spiral notebooks and 180 crayons. Our biggest […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Idlewild special education teacher Marquita Reid
A press release from Clover Park School District. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Idlewild Elementary School special education teacher Marquita Reid. She is in her fourth year teaching in the district. She moved to Washington from Colorado after being hired by CPSD. She brings energy and compassion with her to campus every day […]
Letter: Lakes High School Cross Country Invitational Canceled With Two Days Notice
Submitted by Cara Wells. Ron Banner, assistant superintendent at the Clover Park School District walked into a meeting 30 minutes late on Thursday, September 16. The meeting was regarding the Lakes Cross County team’s annual Fort Steilacoom Invite hosted and held the following Saturday Sept. 18 at Fort Steilacoom Park. He quickly declared the meet […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 20 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 20 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Cohen Veterans Network New Survey Reveals Americans’ Misconceptions About Suicide Prevention
A press release from Cohen Veterans Network. Today, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, revealed findings of its America’s Mental Health Suicide Prevention Pulse Survey, which looked at Americans’ general knowledge of suicide prevention. […]
CPSD unveils student cultural diversity mural: “The World Lives in Lakewood”
A story from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Clover Park School District unveiled its new cultural diversity mural in a ceremony at Clover Park High School (CPHS) on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The mural was created as part of a multi-agency effort partnering with students to elevate voices and showcase collaboration throughout the Lakewood community. […]
Lakewood City Manager September 17 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 17 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Across the Fence: A Leisurely Loop
Last weekend, my husband and I decided to hike on probably one of the last sunny days of this year. So, we packed our rucksacks and walking sticks and drove over to Packwood and a tad farther on. The Ohanapecosh Campground was our destination, and from there we had planned to walk the 2.7-mile-long Silver […]