9 Clover Park Schools to Provide Kids With Free Lunches Over Summer Break

Federally funded program that will run throughout July targets children 18 and under; last year, 13,000 meals were served.

Clover Park School District Retirees Celebrate End of Professional Era

37 employees celebrated for their dedication to children.

Lakes Looks to One of Its Teachers to Take Reins As Boys Basketball Coach

Nick Jensen has taught P.E. at the school for six years, but has spent the last 11 seasons as an assistant coach in Tacoma.

Lakes High's Star Shortstop Drives In Runs, Accolades as League MVP

Krystalani Yockman is only a junior, but the colleges are already starting to come calling.

Stumped For Graduation Gift Ideas? Local Seniors Weigh In On Hot Picks

Shopping for high-school graduates isn't always easy, but there are plenty of options to get them a useful, fun gift.

Composing A Musical Legacy, Part II: Meet the Guiding Light of Lakes' Choir

Dr. Benjamin Keller grew up in awe of the powerhouse choral program on Farwest Drive. He never expected to direct it.

Composing A Musical Legacy, Part I: Inside Lakes High School's Famed Choir

Year after year, Lakes' choral program hits high notes both on the school's stage and at competitions across the country.

Clover Park High Closing In June For Replacement of Heating System

Campus will be closed from June 29 to July 13; summer school will be held at Harrison Preparatory School.

Clover Park School District to Host Budget Forum Tonight

Families with students in CPSD schools invited to learn about 2012-13 budget.

Love of Learning Spurs CPSD's Rittel to Take Superintendent Job In Utah

Deputy superintendent will leave Clover Park Schools this summer to run the 13,500-student Provo School District.

Dockyard Derby Dames To Create Roller Havoc Saturday at Pierce College

Doors open at 5 pm, with the first bout starting at 6 pm., at Pierce College Health Ed Center.

"Emotionally Powerful" Moments At School's Arlington Cemetery Replica

Annual tradition started in 2008 to teach students about Memorial Day; this year, more than 6,400 stakes bear the names of servicemembers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Clover Park, Lakes and Harrison Prep Students Honored By United Way

They were recognized during an awards ceremony last Thursday.

Lakes' Izaic Yorks Sets State Record in 800-Meter; Wins 1,600-Meter Crown

The Lancers' senior took the state crown today in Tacoma with a time of 1:50.56, nearly half a second better than the state mark that has stood for 15 years. Later in the day, he took the 1,600-meter crown with a time of 4.04.75.

Park Lodge Elementary PTSA Needs Your Help

President Rob Pangaro says the group is looking for volunteers for its clean up day June 2.

Military Dependents at 2 Steilacoom Schools Gain Access to Health-Care Services

Madigan Healthcare System beneficiaries at Pioneer Middle School and Steilacoom High School can visit on-campus clinics.

81 Seniors Graduating With Honors From Clover Park Schools This Spring

Students from Clover Park, Lakes and Harrison Prep had to maintain a 3.5 grade-point average during high school.

Clover Park Schools Seeks Feedback On Student Nutrition

Public comment invited during June 12 nutrition advisory meeting.

City Council Honors Sextet of Seniors For Academic Accomplishments

Mayor Doug Richardson calls honorees "whole students."

Clover Park's Scott Nordi Honored As 2012 Athletic Director of the Year

He won the honor for the Washington Secondary School Athletic Administrators Association (WSSAAA) District 3.

Clover Park Employees of the Year Honored for Dedication to Children

Kathleen Eagan and Bill Magee of Lakeview Hope Academy and Greg Wilson of Greenwood Elementary School win top honors for 2011-12 school year.

Lochburn Middle School's Staff Meeting Educational Challenges Head-On

Principal Helen Wilson says in "State of the School" report that thanks to dedicated teachers, test scores are inching up.

Community Invited to Meet Steilacoom High School's New Principal

Brian Hanson formally takes the reins this summer, but he is working on the transition process right now, and that includes a May 22 public forum.

Lakes' Sammie Long Among State's Nominees For Army All-American Bowl

The junior wide receiver is among nine football players from high schools in Washington to earn nominations to play in the prestigious game in January.

25 Nominees Named For Clover Park Schools' Employee of the Year

Certificated, classified and administrative winners will be announced on May 14.

New Head Coach Selected for Bonney Lake Football

Jason Silbaugh, football defensive coordinator for Lakes High School, is the recommended candidate for Head Football coach at Bonney Lake High School for the 2012 season.

CPSD School Board Adjusts Meeting Schedule

Executive session will focus on Superintendent Debbie LeBeau's review.

Clover Park Deputy Superintendent Keith Rittel Named Provo Superintendent

Rittel will begin serving July 1.

Clover Park Technical College to Host "Students In Action" Event For Teens

Nearly 3,000 high-school students to attend career and financial-aid workshops and an eco-fair next week.

Beachwood Elementary's Principal Is Ready For the Ultimate Adventure

Josh Zarling and his family are moving to Trinidad and Tobago, where he will be a principal at the International School of the Port of Spain.

Beachwood Elementary's Next Principal Has Longtime Ties to CPSD

Meghan Eakin is currently the dean of students at Woodbrook Middle School.

Lakewood Teen Wins National Award For Tourette Syndrome Awareness

Hudtloff Middle School student the recipient of youth achievement award at National Tourette Syndrome Association conference.

Lakes Powerhouses Littlejohn, Webb to Play In Annual East West All-Star Game

Game will be played June 30 at Memorial Stadium in Everett.

Best Works Showcase to Celebrate Local Students' CTE Work

May 16 event will feature examples of digital communications from students at 27 high schools.

Meet Daizha Brown

Clover Park High School's Sophomore Class president has plenty going to keep her busy, but she also enjoys having the opportunity to chill this year.

VIDEO: Will Former Lakes Star Jermaine Kearse Hear His Name Called in the NFL Draft?

An insider from Pro Football Weekly thinks so, but the standout wide receiver at the University of Washington might have to wait until Day Three of the draft.

Clover Park Schools Now On Facebook

District also launches a Twitter for up-to-date info and more.

Clover Park School District Seeking Nominations for Employees Of the Year

Trio of winners will be announced at May 14 ceremony.

Oakbrook Elementary Has Strong Focus On Boosting Student Achievement

Principal says staff is working hard to get test scores up.

Lakes, Clover Park Students Named Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholars

Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Michaela B. Rehm and Lakewood's Kathia Imelda Mercado were two of 90 students across the state who received a $1,000 scholarship.