The public is invited to an informal public discussion to meet the new Steilacoom High School principal, Brian Hanson. This session will take place on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in the Steilacoom High School Commons starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. Any student, parent, or citizen who wants to meet the principal and learn more about his leadership plans are invited to attend. Mr. … [Read more...]
Local food banks receive homemade bread made by students
May 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
Thanks to baking efforts by some Pioneer Middle School students, 280 loaves of homemade bread were donated to local food banks on May 7. Some Pioneer students learned the art of bread making the previous week at an assembly. Pioneer teacher Cathy Stewart coordinated the Life Skills Bread Baking Program, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, for the school’s sixth and seventh graders. “King … [Read more...]
Chloe Clark Students give donation to American Red Cross
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
During the month of April, students at Chloe Clark Elementary raised over $2,500 for local and national disaster relief through the American Red Cross. For several weeks, students brought in bags of coins and dollar bills, which were collected and brought to America's Credit Union to help count the donations. "For the third year in a row, America's Credit Union graciously volunteered to … [Read more...]
Art is alive at Saltar’s Point Elementary
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Saltar's Point Elementary turned into an art gallery on Thursday, April 26, as the school showcased artwork created by fourth and fifth grade students during its seventh annual Arts Gala. Each teacher came up with an art project for his or her class, using techniques such as basket weaving, creating dream catchers, working with symmetry squares, creating self portraits, learning … [Read more...]
Steilacoom Historical School District’s partnership with WAVA ends
May 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kim Forbes took a leap of faith in early 2012, when she pulled her oldest son from the traditional brick and mortar school of Pioneer Middle School in DuPont and enrolled him into the Washington Virtual Academy, also known as WAVA. "My son was failing language arts, and his I.E.P. (Individualized Educational Plan) was not being honored. I needed to try something different because the … [Read more...]
Runners test their skills at the annual Run 4 Fun
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sunshine greeted hundreds of runners both big and small for the fourth annual Chloe Clark Explorers' Run 4 Fun, held on April 28, 2012. The first race of the day was the half-mile Fun Run. While some young competitive racers sprinted the entire way, other's took a more leisurely approach to the half-mile, walking and running to get the job done. The half-mile fun run is one way to introduce … [Read more...]
Chloe Clark Elementary receives Arbor Day gift
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With the help of students, a new tree was planted in front of Chloe Clark Elementary in DuPont on Thursday, April 26, 2012 in celebration of the one-hundred fortieth anniversary of Arbor Day. One by one, this year's class of third grade students tossed dirt into the hole surrounding the new maple tree, donated by the DuPont Lions Club. The ceremony included a brief history of Arbor Day, … [Read more...]
School District announces Community Leadership Award
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Last Friday, Pierce County Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) presented Community Leadership Awards to individuals who make significant contributions to both schools and communities. The Steilacoom Historical School District recognized Gerry and Linda Evanson as loyal supporters of the district's schools with the Community Leadership Award. According to the District, … [Read more...]
Student Bird Drawing Contest
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Calling all budding artists: the Tahoma Audubon Society's 13th Annual Student Bird Drawing Contest is now underway for Pierce County students. This year, eligible students are asked to draw or paint either a Northern Saw-whet Owl, a Western Bluebird or a Harlequin Duck in its native habitat of Mount Rainier National Park. Drawings can be done in a variety of media, such as colored pencil, … [Read more...]
DuPont Mayor wants 10K raised for SHEF scholarships and grants
April 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SHEF, also known as the Steilacoom Historical Education Foundation, is a name that long time residents recognize. But if you're new the area, you may think the word SHEF is just a typo for someone wearing a hat in a kitchen creating a pot of alphabet soup. But that is far from the case. SHEF has played an important role in the lives of graduating students enrolled in the Steilacoom Historical … [Read more...]
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