School News / 05/12

South Sound students tackle literacy challenge

What started as a challenge to increase leisure reading for South Sound High School students, turned into a school wide mega read-a-thon during May – with a special celebration at the end.

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Meadows hosts Healthy Foods Night

In partnership with the Thurston County Food Bank, Meadows Elementary hosted a Healthy Foods Night in May as part of their ongoing Community Access Night series.

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South Bay students collect 1482 pounds of food

The students of South Bay did a week long food drive for the hungry of Thurston County. The students brought in seven full bins which totaled 1482 pounds of food! This total was the top for Pierce and Thurston County. All of the food donated will be given to the Thurston County food bank.

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Seven Oaks student ropes in $1,000 for American Heart Association

Third grade student, Jordan, raised more than $1,000 for the American Heart Association by participating in the Jump Rope for Heart event. "JUMP is a community service project for students, combining education and physical activity to promote a healthier lifestyle", said P.E. teacher Jeff Ennett. Click above to read more about the Heart Association, the event and Jordan's fundraising!

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South Sound students say “no” to Tobacco

South Sound High School Students celebrated World No Tobacco Day last week by pledging to quit, celebrating those who don’t smoke and closing the smoking area for the day.....

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Young adult authors tour district

For aspiring writers, the district’s 2012 Spring Author Tour was a golden opportunity to learn about character development, publishers and editors. Read More....

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Nisqually raises AIDS awareness through Red Ribbon drive

During April Nisqually Middle School held a toiletry drive for United Community AIDS Network (UCAN) that was organized and led by a group of students.

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Nisqually Career Day helps students plan for the future

It’s never too early to start thinking about the future. That was the message for students at Nisqually Middle School who participated in the recent school Career Day, which included more than 20 presenters representing a variety of occupations.

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Poets and artists collaborate for Timberline exhibition

It was a meeting of the creative minds recently in Timberline art classes when poets “commissioned” fellow students to create art that would reflect a select written work.

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Girls mentor program takes off at Horizons

When 4th grade Horizons teacher Shara Olson saw a television show about mentors for boys, a light bulb went off. “I thought, why not girls?” She discussed the idea with her husband, Brady Olson, who teaches Advanced Placement Government at North Thurston High School, and a mentoring program of their own was born...

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River Ridge: Mock crash drives home safe driving message

River Ridge juniors and seniors witnessed this sobering and dramatic mock crash last month as part of a Safe Driving Week organized by student leadership. Click bold headline to read more and see photos from the event.

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Timberline Top Seniors!

Principal Dave Lehnis recognized the outstanding 2012 Timberline Top Seniors (students with a 3.75 or higher 4-year cumulative GPA) at the May 22 Board Meeting. Click here to see who they are and other board highlights.

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Empowerment day engages moms and daughters from across the district

They danced Hip Hop, discussed Internet safety and practiced some basic self-defense. For more than 80 moms and daughters, it was a free day of fun and motivation at the “Empowering Us” Mother/Daughter Conference hosted by Seven Oaks Elementary school last month.

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Woodland dragon project gets kids reading

Spring is a time of excitement and boundless energy for students. Sunshine, recess and playtime often take precedent over more sedentary activities like reading.

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Native elder makes local history come alive for 4th graders

Libraries are often quiet, but a respectful hush swept through the 4th grade audience at Mountain View’s library recently when special guest Billy Frank Jr. spoke to students about his work as an environmental leader for the Nisqually tribe.

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Lakes community gets in touch with nature

The forest area behind Lakes elementary has always been a favorite spot for 5th grade teacher Kelly Felix and her volunteer “Leopard Crew.” The group is known for doing cleanup and garden projects at the school. But one day they had a bigger vision.

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