33 Retirees Honored for Service to Clover Park Schools

Departing district employees have plans to travel, volunteer—and finally sleep in.

Homeless Children Face Emotional, Developmental Hurdles

The psychological effects can set the stage for problems later in life.

Tillicum's After-School Program

Communities in Schools' plan helps one-third of the elementary school's students with math, reading and even performing arts. The students will present the stage play "Folk Tales of the Forest" on Tuesday.

It's a Church and Comedy Kind of a Night

St. Mary's offers free comedy, dinner show at 6 p.m.

Clover Park Bus Driver Provides Stability for Homeless Children in Flux

Jack Wilcox’s job getting homeless students to their original schools each day is an example of how the school district tries to help while facing tough economic times itself.

CPSD Opens Bids on Hudtloff Project

Contractors have until July 12 to bid on the multiple-phase project. The middle school is scheduled to open in 2013.

Cabrini Marks Another Milestone Saturday

Mass and blessing to celebrate retirement of principal Stephanie Van Leuven.

CPSD Projects Loss of $980K to 2011-12 Budget

Draft of general fund budget presented to School Board; district official says things aren't getting any easier.

Clover Park School Board Gets Breakdown of Lakes Project

Members get detailed look at the complete scope of construction of new high school for the first time since project began.

College Students Face Steep Tuition Hikes, Fewer Openings

Tacoma Community College and Pierce College, along with state's other community colleges, are losing nearly 13 percent of their state funding over the next two years and won’t be able to serve as many students.

CPSD's Jacobs Finds Her Life's Work In Serving Children

Longest tenured member of Clover Park School Board to seek fifth term so she can finish her mission.

Memorial Day Tribute: Arlington National Cemetery With a Clover Park Twist

High school places 6,000 white stakes to honor those who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan in its annual Memorial Day project.

CPSD Moves Forward With Enrollment, Revenue Projections

Projected affects on the district budget are the suspension of third-year cost-of-living adjustments; no more state-funded Leaning Improvement Days (LID) days; and the suspension of K-4 enhancement.

State Budget Hits Education Hard

Clover Park School District teachers dodge layoffs despite $5.6 million cuts affecting central-office staff, resignations and retirements.

Meet Kenny Richards

Hudtloff Middle School student is an ambassador for local children living with Tourette Syndrome.

Night of Celebration for CPSD Honor Graduates

Lakes and Clover Park recognizes 82 graduating seniors for their academic achievements.

Meet Yujin Lee

Clover Park senior's passion for drawing results in her winning library's writing and art competition.

Clover Park Schools Avoid Teacher Layoffs

Central-office cuts, resignations and retirements expected at the district to account for $5.6 million budget shortfall.

Unexpected Honor for Trio of Clover Park Employees

District honors Employee of the Year winners from Southgate, Harrison Prep and Mann for their exemplary work in their schools.

Meet Stanley Green

Lakeview Hope Academy student is known as a great friend and a true leader who never gives up.

School Book Fair Marks Cinco de Mayo

St. Mary's book-raiser adds to classroom libraries with songs.

CPSD to Roll Out New Reading Materials for K-5

The school district budgeted $1.5 million for core materials designed for students with varying abilities after successful pilot program during 2010-11 school year.

She Has Conquered Lakes; Next Stop, Ivy Leagues

Lancer senior Chanel Washington doesn't let being in a wheelchair stop her from doing anything — including attending Harvard University.

Incoming Kindergartners and Parents Get First Look at 'Big School'

Clover Park Schools hold orientation programs to give families a chance to ask questions, meet teachers—and eat cookies.

Clover Park Schools Hires New Employment Director

Lori McStay brings nearly 17 years of experience to position just two months after being let go from South Kitsap School District in the midst of budget woes.

My Arch Enemy — The Packed Lunch

Packing school lunches for picky kids is quite the challenge. This Mom needs help!

Clover Park Schools Could Lose 10 Teachers

Superintendent presents potential budget and staffing reductions in the face of a $5.6 million shortfall during Monday night's school board meeting.

Meet Christian and Kandyce Walters

Beachwood Elementary fourth-graders are known for their giving spirit — and they don't let allergies get in the way.

Track & Field: Lakes and Clover Park Compete in Cross-city Rivalry

Lancers control most events while the Warriors' Isom Brown leaps to first-place finishes in the hurdles.

Patch Exclusive: After 10 years, Kellcy Downsizing His 'Glass House'

Clover Park School District Board President will step down at the end of the year after a decade-long run marked by changes, buildings—and newfound accountability.

First, Save the Earth; Then, Run the Country

Park Lodge Elementary student—and future president?—starts TerraCycle program to get his peers thinking about the environment, one chip bag at a time.

Clover Park Schools Chief Seeking Support for JLBM Schools

LeBeau to attend national conference and meet with U.S. legislators who are making a push for federal funding for replacement of schools on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

The Mind of a Lakes High School Student-Athlete

Patch introduces Krystal Henry, a girl who has a strong shooting arm, can swim faster than most of you and may pursue a college career in chemistry.

Tokens of Appreciation Headed to Washington, D.C.

Clover Park School District coins will be given to legislators to thank them for support of military families at national conference this week.

Introducing Clover Park Goal Keeper Douglas K. Kim

Warriors' Kim enters his third season as a high school soccer player and is excited to track his experiences through Patch.

Captain's Log: Weekly Blog Delves Into the Mind of a Local Athlete

Patch is featuring a Clover Park and Lakes student-athlete to grasp their challenges of competing in sports while maintaining academics.

Ground Broken on New Era for Clover Park Schools

Community support lauded during groundbreaking ceremony on a new Hudtloff Middle School.

Alternative High School Students Get New Path to Clover Park Technical College

Clover Park School District is partnering with the college’ s own alternative high school program, giving students a better facility and career skills training.

Boys Track & Field: Lakes Sprinters Lead The Way

Lancers have strong group of track athletes along with high jump and distance runners.

School District Budget Cuts: $2 Million Anticipated

Budget shortfalls will have totaled $4.3 million since 2009-10 year and could mean elimination of school programs.