I clapped along with the others as employees were recognized for their outstanding leadership over the past year. Bouquets were presented, pictures taken, hugs, smiles, and laughter predominated. Among the last to head in the direction others had gone to partake of refreshments, I noticed a single flower on the tile floor. Absentmindedly I picked […]
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The Arlington Project Opening Ceremony May 22
The front lawn of Clover Park High School (CPHS) marks Memorial Day each year with an unforgettable sea of remembrance that illustrates the sacrifice the men and women of our armed forces make to keep our country safe. Clover Park High School’s Arlington Project will be constructed on the school’s front lawn. The school will […]
Interlaaken Bridge emergency closure required
Starting Thursday, May 16, 2024 the Interlaaken Bridge will be reduced to one way traffic. This emergency closure is required due to recently discovered structural deficiencies. Traffic will only be allowed to drive one way on the bridge from east to west. This means traffic crossing the bridge to head toward Lakewood Towne Center is […]
Lakewood Baseball Weekly Sports Report
Submitted by Greg Rediske. May 8-14 results 12U Bronco (12 and under)Raptors 16, Titans 7Rangers 18, Diamondbacks 8Bombers 15, Titans 5Dominators 12, Diamondbacks 7Rangers 16, Titans 6Raptors 14, Titans 6 10U Mustang (10 and under)Knights 5-1Rainiers 4-2-1Cyclones 2-4Rivals 1-5-1 Rainiers 6, Knights 2Ace shut out the Knights over the last two innings, getting 5 strikeouts, […]
Letter: It’s All Happening At The Zoo
I graduated from high school in 1968. The year before, 1967, Simon and Garfunkel wrote “At the Zoo.” In all my years of education I don’t remember ever having gone to the zoo. But on this past Friday, May 3, I went to the zoo with the kiddos from my very own Tillicum Elementary School […]
Community Leaders Tour CPSD’s Newest School
Clover Park School District (CPSD) hosted local community leaders and elected officials recently for a tour of the district’s newest school, Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy (GLA). Principal Venetia Willis-Holbrook presented information about the school before participants boarded a school bus to the GLA campus. GLA opened its doors this school year and serves nearly 500 […]
Lakes High School Student Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
Lakes High School senior Dylan Pant is one of five Washington students to be awarded the U.S. Presidential Scholar, earning his award in the field of Career and Technical Education. It is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Pant recognized Lakes teacher Randy Wilson as a Distinguished Teacher of the U.S. […]
Clover Park School District Kindergarten Orientation May 16 & 21
Clover Park School District (CPSD) is hosting a kindergarten orientation for families of students entering kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year. The event will be held at Clover Park High School (11023 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood) on Thursday, May 16, at 6 p.m. in English and Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. in […]
Public Hearing: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
On Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony on the City of Lakewood Six-Year (2025-2030) Transportation Improvement Plan. To view the plan click here. If you have concerns about this matter and want those concerns to be known and considered, they must be presented at the […]