The Washington State PTA is hosting an essay contest for students. Children in Kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to write an essay, 650 words or less, describing how a male role model has positively influenced their education.

In preparation for the opening of Liberty Junior High (as a junior high) and the newly modernized Spanaway Lake High School in the fall of 2010, it is timely to revise the attendance boundary for all secondary schools. A Citizen’s Boundary Committee, made up of community members and administrators, will work on developing a plan and presenting it at two public forums in December.

Educators are encouraged to apply for the Harold LeMay Opportunities Fund, which supports educational programs. The window for applying is Nov. 5 - Nov. 24.