News

Western International Band Clinic

2009-11-20T05:43:53Z

The Thirty-First Annual Western International Band Clinic (WIBC) will be held at SeaTac’s Double Tree Hotel on November 20 through 23. WIBC is made up of four honor bands with 680 students participating from states such as Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Nevada, Florida, and Texas, as well as from British Columbia, Greece, and Japan.

January Student Edition

2009-11-17T00:03:27Z

Would you like to see your student’s artwork or writing featured in an upcoming edition of the Bethel Pride? The focus of this year’s publication is how Bethel Schools are making a difference for students. Submissions are now being accepted.

PTA to Host Essay Contest

2009-11-16T23:59:02Z

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.

School Boundary Revision

2009-11-12T20:27:48Z

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.

Braves show school spirit

2009-11-12T19:25:18Z

Bethel High School's football team will move one more step closer to the State title with a win against Skyview in Vancouver, WA Friday night. Click here to watch the PEP Rally.

LeMay Grant Opportunities

2009-11-12T18:09:25Z

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

SLHS Craft Fair Moved

2009-11-11T23:21:41Z

Due to school construction, the 28th annual Spanaway Lake High School Craft fair will be held at Graham-Kapowsin High School. The craft fair runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, November 14 and from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 15.

Bethel High School BBQ

2009-11-06T20:43:47Z

The Renaissance Club of Bethel High School will be sponsoring a BBQ to celebrate the football team going to the state playoffs. Food and refreshments will be served.
When: This Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bethel High School
Cost: $4/person or $15/family of 5

Jr. High Dance

2009-11-03T20:16:35Z

The All District Jr. High Dance will be this Friday, Nov. 6th in the Bethel High School cafeteria from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $6 at the door and all proceeds will go to the Bethel Booster/PTSA.

Mini-Orchestra Festival

2009-11-02T19:33:33Z

Orchestras from each junior high school in Bethel will present a concert called "Symphonies of Strings" on Tuesday, November 3, at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium at Bethel Junior High School.

HIV/AIDS Curriculum

2009-10-28T19:58:19Z

Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to review the district’s HIV/AIDS curriculum for grades 7-12. The presentation will be Monday, November 2 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Cedarcrest Junior High.

H1N1 Vaccine Shortage

2009-10-28T02:25:01Z

The Health Department H1N1/Swine Flu Clinic scheduled for Nov. 1 at Bethel High School has been canceled due to a lack of vaccine. The Bethel Clinic was supposed to be the second of six school-based H1N1/Swine Flu clinics held by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.

Ride the School Bus

2009-10-27T19:00:50Z

This week, Bethel bus drivers will be trying to get an accurate count of how many students take the bus. Students, who are regularly transported to and from school, are encouraged to ride during the official "bus count week." State funding for transportation is determined, in part, by how many students need busing. About 55% of Bethel's transportation costs are covered by the State. The rest is funded by the School Programs and Operations Levy. The "bus count week" ends Oct. 30.

Bethel Community Center planned

2009-10-27T18:29:53Z

The Bethel School Board is moving forward with plans to build a Community/HOPE Center. Recently, the Board approved a proposal to begin the first phase of the project.

Groundbreaking set for Nov. 5

2009-10-27T16:34:19Z

An alternative in student education is breaking new ground in Pierce County. Starting next fall, the Pierce County Skills Center will open its doors to students interested in developing their future careers, while still in high school.

Education and business partners will kick off the new school at a special groundbreaking ceremony next week. The ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 5th at the site of the new Pierce County Skills Center, 5512 161st Street East in Puyallup.

Frederickson Elementary School Dedication

2009-10-26T15:02:47Z

The Frederickson Elementary School Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. This new elementary school is located at 17418 74th Avenue East. The public is invited to come and tour this new elementary school. Frederickson Elementary is one of three new school campuses that opened this fall in Bethel School District.

Lockdown ended at Bethel High School

2009-10-23T21:57:42Z

Activities at Bethel High School have resumed following a brief lockdown. The campus was shut down at 2:00 p.m. because of an alleged threat made to a student. The lockdown was lifted fifteen minutes later. The Bethel School District takes all threats very seriously and will continue to whatever it takes to keep our students safe.

Cadets make strides against breast cancer

2009-10-20T18:01:49Z

Eleven members of Bethel High School’s 62nd Braves Squadron Air Force Junior ROTC recently served their community by volunteering at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk at Wright Park in Tacoma.

Graham-Kapowsin’s Renaissance Class Shines

2009-10-20T17:32:02Z

Students in Graham-Kapowsin High School's Renaissance class recently held a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness & Research at the Safeway store in Graham. The students helped with craft and bake sales, root beer floats, hot chocolate and hot cider. Some even got in "the cage" to help raise money. The Graham community demonstrated strong support for the project by helping the class raise $1045.00 in six hours.

Bethel school board election

2009-10-16T20:28:02Z

This fall, voters will decide the fate of two key races for the Bethel School Board. The Board provides significant oversight and sets the policy and direction of the school district. This year positions one and three are open. For position one, voters will choose between Ken Blair and Ron Morehouse. Two candidates, Bob Etteldorf and Marianne Lincoln are running for position three. For information on candidates and state ballot measures, please visit the Pierce County Election's Web site. Election Day is Nov. 3.

Bethel celebrates community on October 17

2009-10-12T19:48:19Z

Bethel area students and community groups are joining together for their first-ever All Bethel Community Day on Saturday, Oct. 17. This fun-filled day, co-sponsored by the Bethel Area Council of PTAs and Operation Military Kids, will give families a chance to celebrate our community.

Free Immunizations

2009-10-02T19:15:31Z

Due to an unprecedented response, Bethel School District will host another back to school vaccination and flu immunization clinic on Monday, Oct. 5. Students age 4 to 18 that attend Bethel Schools can get free immunizations from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Camas Prairie Elementary in Spanaway. To participate, parents and guardians must be present and a copy of the child's shot record is required.

SLHS hosts college, career fair & back to school night

2009-09-28T20:59:56Z

Spanaway Lake High School will hold a Back-to-School/College and Career Night for families on Tuesday, Sept. 29. At the event, parents can visit their student's classes, while students meet with a variety of colleges, universities, military recruiters and local employers. The event runs from 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Late Start Day

2009-09-21T22:44:46Z

To provide better instruction, all Bethel Schools will hold a few Late Start Days during the 2009-10 school year. The first Late Start Day will be Wednesday, September 23. On this day, all schools and bus routes will begin two hours later that their regularly scheduled times. AM kindergarten students will attend school all day; there will be no PM kindergarten classes.

Free Immunization Clinic

2009-09-21T22:34:08Z

Back by popular demand the district will be hosting another FREE immunization clinic. Students age 4 to 18 that attend Bethel Schools can get free back to school immunizations and flu shots this Thursday, September 24 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Education Services Center. The ESC is located at 516 - 176th Street East in Spanaway. To participate, families will need to present a copy of their child’s immunization records.