By Vanessa Parker
Franklin Pierce Schools offer FREE child development screening for kids 3-5 years old who live within the district boundaries. Screenings occur in August and throughout the school year on a monthly basis. A team of specialists including a school psychologist, a speech-language pathologist, an occupational therapist and an educational specialist screen young children in the following areas: motor coordination, behavior, speech and language skills, and hearing. The next screening is April 10th, 2009.
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Annual Franklin Pierce Band Concert
By Vanessa Parker
On the evening of Wednesday, March 18, over 250 students from Ford Middle, Keithley Middle, Washington High and Franklin Pierce High packed the floor of Franklin Pierce High’s gym for a combined performance to the community. Parents, relatives, civic leaders, and other community members attended to listen to the musical compositions students worked so hard preparing for
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Bethel School District #403
By Vanessa Parker
Bethel School District has three new schools opening in September 2009. Nelson Elementary School is located in Graham. Liberty Junior High and Frederickson Elementary Schools are both located in Frederickson. Bethel has grown by nearly 5,000 students over the past ten years. After the opening of these new schools the district will have 17 elementary schools (K-6), six junior high schools (7-9), three comprehensive senior high schools (10-12), an alternative junior high/senior high school (8-12) and an online academy. Bethel is currently the 14th largest school district in the state.
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By Vanessa Parker
The 22nd Annual Bethel District Choral Festival will be held on Wednesday, March 25th at Graham-Kapowsin High School. The concert, featuring combined elementary, junior high and senior high school choirs, will also have special performances from the Vivace! Kids Choir, Graham-Kapowsin High School’s Chamber Choir and Spanaway Lake’sThe Music Company. This year’s featured clinician is world-renown choral educator and conductor Dr Richard Nace. This festival is open to the public and will be attended by parents, community members and civic and district leadership. Come out and support our kids!
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