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Kent School District proposes smaller levy for critical projects
After three consecutive ballot measure failures, Kent School District leaders plan a less-filling proposal to voters that they hope looks great. Voters turned down an $493 million bond in April 2023, $219 million capital project and technology levy in November 2023 and a similar $190.2 million levy last April. Now...
Seattle Drivers Urged to Maintain Vigilance in School Zones During Summer Months
Listen up, Seattleites, and tap the brakes – it’s summer, school’s out, but our streets are far from empty. With many Seattle schools serving as hubs for summer programs, there’s a fresh reminder from the city to keep an eye out for the kiddos. Summer doesn't grant a reprieve from being vigilant near school zones and in neighborhoods; kids are still milling about, and your careful driving is key to their safety. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), in a blog post, emphasized that school zone flashing beacons will remain a beacon (pun semi-intended) of caution throughout these sunnier months.
PacWest wins 8-10 Little League crown
PacWest prevailed in a pitching duel, 2-1, Tuesday to wrest away the District 7 age 8-10 all-star Little League baseball title from West Seattle. The championship pays off in a trip to Poulsbo for state tournament play at Snider Park. PacWest, of Burien and SeaTac, opens with a 2 p.m....
Shorewood's TSA Club (Technology Student Association) performs well at National TSA Conference
Shorewood's TSA Club (Technology Student Association) participated as a team for the first time this year at the National TSA Conference of over 9000 students from across the nation and several international teams. Shorewood competed in Audio Podcasting, Board Game Design, Forensics, On Demand Video, Photographic Technology, Structural Design &...
Getting Ready for the 24-25 School Year
We ask that al students come to school daily with a backpack, their SPS issued computer, and other basic school items. Students will receive their SPS computer during the first month of school. We try to keep our school supply list small. Students should have:. Backpack. Headphones/earbuds. Pencils/erasers. Pens (blue...
New trustee, Lauren Adler, appointed to Pierce College Board
Lauren Adler, a former Pierce College student, lifetime resident of Puyallup and accomplished government affairs leader, is proud to join Pierce College’s Board of Trustees. A former President of the Associated Student Body of the Puyallup campus, Adler attended Pierce College from 2010 until 2012. Since then, Adler has established herself as a transformational government affairs leader. Adler currently serves as the Government Relations Administrator of Pierce Transit.
Admissions Director Q&A: Brent Nagamine of University of Washington Foster School of Business
This installment of our Admissions Director Q&A takes us back to the University of Washington Foster School of Business with Director of Admissions Brent Nagamine. Brent oversees marketing, recruitment, selection, and scholarships for the Full-Time, Evening, and Global MBA programs. He has been working in the higher education sphere since 2013, when he graduated from the University of Washington. He started his career working in undergraduate admissions and eventually pursued his M.S.Ed from the University of Pennsylvania. After joining the Foster MBA admissions team in 2019, he was also drawn to pursue his own MBA, which he completed in June 2024.
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