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Peninsula High student to attend summer camp in China
Published: 06/19/13 11:04:36
Peninsula High School student Marcy Channon has been selected to attend the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp, a two-week structured program from the Confucius Institute of the State of Washington to enhance understanding between American and Chinese students.
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Kids' Corner: Student-created mural depicts potential paths for careers
Published: 06/19/13 10:59:09
Lauren Littleton, program director of Two Waters Arts Alliance's "Artists in Schools," and Chris Bronstad, a Key Peninsula Middle School art and science teacher, recently teamed up on an after-school art club project. It involved the freely expressed creations of students from all KPMS grade levels who painted a mural for the school's commons.
An egg drop almost out of this world
Published: 06/12/13 12:03:12
Richard Miller, who is finishing up his first year as a teacher at Key Peninsula Middle School in Lakebay, knows how to make a splash with his new gig.
Fairy tale, sci-fi author visits with Kopachuck students
Published: 06/12/13 12:02:40
It was a magical day for some students at Kopachuck Middle School. New York Times bestselling-author Marissa Meyer stopped by on her book tour June 4 to talk with students about her fantasy novels, the hard work that goes into being an author, and what it’s like since she’s achieved a certain level of success.
Kids' Corner: Festival broadens students’ exposure to other cultures
Published: 06/12/13 12:01:47
Something caused me to miss a great cultural-exchange event last month at Artondale Elementary School. But, thanks to Artondale Principal Jacque Crisman, Marita Paly of the Associates of Cultural Exchange and Mandy Afrassiabi, an Artondale PTA board member and parent of two children at the school, we have photos and comments from several who participated in what was clearly a delightful experience.
GHHS students raise money, donate to help fight polio
Published: 06/05/13 17:12:45
Members of Gig Harbor High School’s Interact Club donated $651 to the Denny Wilford Foundation during an early morning presentation Wednesday.
Kids' Corner: Students raise money through Walk-A-Vaughn
Published: 06/05/13 17:12:17
I worried that, upon Vaughn Elementary School's super teacher Marc Ross' retirement last year, the great Walk-A-Vaughn program would fade away.
Lighthouse student preps for Miss Washington Junior Teen pageant
Published: 06/05/13 17:11:17
Gig Harbor's Alexis Barney, 13, has been accepted as a state finalist in this year's Miss Washington Junior Teen pageant, which will be held in August.
Board votes to terminate field agreement between school district, county
Published: 06/05/13 17:06:03
The Peninsula School District Board of Directors made official what had effectively been the case since 2005 by voting May 23 to terminate a joint agreement between the school district and Pierce County.
GHHS students raise money, donate to help fight polio
Published: 06/04/13 21:47:04
Members of Gig Harbor High School’s Interact Club donated $651 to the Denny Wilford Foundation during an early morning presentation last Wednesday.
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