Two letters were read by Clover Park School Board President Marty Schafer at the May 10, 2021 school board meeting. Both letters favored the district’s continued pursuit of what the writers called “the journey to discovering equity and becoming anti-racist,” and the need “to dismantle the systems of oppression.” Based upon the Freedom of Information […]
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Meadow Park to temporarily close driving range
The Driving Range at Meadow Park Golf Course will be closed May 17-28 for net replacement and improvements.
CPSD Staff Spotlight: District nurse Elizabeth Barr
Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features district nurse Elizabeth Barr. She is in her third year working in the district and rotates her time each week between five elementary schools. She has been a registered nurse for 18 years and worked in pediatrics before joining CPSD. “Kids are the best,” she said. “Some of […]
Pierce College a finalist for $1 million Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program will announce the winner of the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence at a virtual award ceremony on Tuesday, May 18, from 1 to 2 pm Eastern time. Also to be announced will be the awards for Finalist with Distinction and Rising Star from among ten finalist institutions: Amarillo College (TX) […]
Giove, McMahan and Gayson selected as CPSD Employees of the Year
Three Clover Park School District employees were honored as Employees of the Year during a virtual celebration Monday, May 10. Since 1987, CPSD has honored exemplary employees in three categories: certificated, classified and administrative. Award recipients are chosen by an independent panel of Lakewood citizens. 2021 Employees of the Year are: Certificated Employee of the […]
Thorne Lane Exit nearing completion
From WSDOT’s Twitter: “Just talked to the contractor. We are less than 2 weeks away from having the new Thorne Ln on-ramp to SB I-5 and the new SB I-5 exit to Berkeley St and Thorne Ln open. Our blog covers what is changing so you know what to expect.” (See overhead photo below).
Bautista, Mwangi selects Rotary Students of the Month for May
The Lakewood Rotary Club has chosen two students to honor for the month of May. Olivia Bautista, a student from Steilacoom High School and Lindsay Mwangi from Harrison Prep. Olivia was joined during the presentation by Steilacoom High School Assistant Principal Jessica Soete while Lindsay was joined by Harrison Prep Principal Kevin Rupprecht and CPSD […]
Promising Futures: Harrison Prep senior Christopher Cram
Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Harrison Preparatory School senior Christopher Cram. He’s been a student at Harrison Prep since sixth grade and started at the school before the current building opened in 2015. His favorite class is English because he loves to read and enjoys being introduced to new books he wouldn’t […]
Lakewood Water District meeting seeks feedback on Water Use Efficiency
The Lakewood Water District will conduct a public meeting to receive public input and comment on the District’s goals as they relate to its Water Use Efficiency Program pursuant to WAC 246-290-800(2) and direction from the Washington State Department of Health. Additional information is available on the District’s website at www.Lakewood-Water-Dist.org and at the Dept. […]