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Bethel School District

Listen to the Story brings you the latest stories from across the Bethel School District, including school news, feature stories, bond updates, and more.

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9:55

Stories of the Week: October 1, 2025

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2025/09/30

Weekly news and reminders from around the district.

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2:06

Kapowsin Elementary named Washington School on the Rise

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2025/09/29

Kapowsin Elementary has been recognized as a 2025 Washington School on the Rise by the Association of Washington School Principals.

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9:21

Stories of the Week: September 24, 2025

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2025/09/23

Weekly news, updates and reminders from the Bethel School District

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2:41

Transportation rolls forward with new tech

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2025/09/23

Our Transportation Department is moving full speed ahead under the leadership of new Director John West and the launch of a high-tech routing software.

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9:08

Stories of the Week: September 17, 2025

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2025/09/16

News and updates from around the Bethel School District.

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1:57

A memory for some, history for others

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2025/09/11

Students, staff and community members gathered at Spanaway Lake High School this morning to honor the lives lost in the September 11 terror attacks 24 years ago.The ceremony featured a joint color guard from our JROTC programs, as well as a performance by the SLHS Music Company.

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3:55

A high school diploma is just the beginning

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2025/09/11

Maybe your kid wants to be a mechanic. Maybe a nurse. Maybe they want to start their own business, join the Army, or become an electrician. No matter what path they choose, they’re going to need skills, training, and experience. That starts in high school … but it doesn’t end there. Here in Bethel, we’re proud that more than 90% of our students earn a high school diploma. That’s a big deal. But here’s the hard truth: just graduating high school isn’t enough anymore. Many students finish high

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2:02

A lasting gift

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2025/09/11

For nearly 35 years, the readerboard at Graham Elementary School has displayed information about countless upcoming events, along with school and community news. What you may not know is that the piece of land the readerboard stands on belonged all along to Dolores Jarvis, a longtime community member and steadfast supporter of the Bethel School District. For more than three decades, she allowed us to use the land for the readerboard, free of charge. Recently, in a deeply generous gesture, Mrs

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8:46

Stories of the Week: September 10, 2025

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2025/09/09

News and updates from around the Bethel School District.

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3:37

Behind the Scenes: Replacing 10,000 iPads in 3 days

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2025/09/04

It’s been over a decade since voters initially approved our Technology Capital Levy and put iPads into the hands of students across the district. Since then, the Capital Levy has been renewed every four years by voters to keep our students technologically literate in an ever-changing world.

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7:29

Stories of the Week: September 3, 2025

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2025/09/02

News and updates from around the Bethel School District.

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4:14

Bond Project Updates: September 2025

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2025/08/29

Thank you, voters! The much needed expansion of Evergreen Elementary is complete and welcomed students on the first day of school!

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2:08

Former students return to inspire at Cedarcrest

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2025/08/29

An assistant principal at Cedarcrest Middle is seeing the impact of mentorship firsthand as two of his former student-athletes return to school as paraeducators with a mission to give back.

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9:32

Stories of the Week: August 27, 2025

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2025/08/27

News and updates from around the Bethel School District.

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2:29

Behavior systems take center stage

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2025/08/26

What does it take to build schools where kids feel safe, supported, and ready to learn? In Bethel, one of the key components is strong behavior systems. With that in mind, this summer we hosted nationally recognized experts Jessica and John Hannigan to help us make those systems even stronger.The Hannigans have been working closely with Bethel for some time, helping our schools design and strengthen social-emotional and behavioral systems that put students first. This summer, they once again met

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1:10

Bethel named to Forbes 'Best Employer' list

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2025/08/26

The Bethel School District has once again been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State. This is the sixth year in a row that Bethel has made the list. Bethel is the only school district in Pierce County to receive this honor.

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3:00

SLHS robotics codes their way to victory

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2025/08/19

At Spanaway Lake High School, a small robotics team is making big waves and proving that you don’t need a massive budget to compete with the best.Led by coach Ryan Pearson, a retired U.S. Air Force officer turned educator, the SLHS robotics program has quietly grown into something remarkable. With a shoestring budget, limited resources, and a small but dedicated group of students, the team has spent years competing against schools with massive programs, often coming up short – but never giving

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3:21

Growing bilingual, culturally aware, global citizens

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2025/08/19

Nearly a decade ago, a group of kindergartners took their first steps into a new kind of classroom. Today, they’re multilingual and fluent in the power of possibility. Those students – who recently finished their freshman year at Spanaway Lake High School – are the first full cohort to move through our district’s Dual Language program from kindergarten to high school. Along the way, they’ve gained more than just reading, writing, and speaking skills in two languages. They’ve also built cultural

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7:18

Stories of the Week: August 20, 2025

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2025/08/19

Short stories, news, and information from the Bethel School District.

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1:21

Coffee with the Superintendent

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2025/08/14

“You can’t say ‘we’re listening’ and not ask people what they think.” That’s a quote from Superintendent Brian Lowney during the inaugural Coffee with the Superintendent event. This first gathering was geared towards staff, but now Lowney is expanding the invitation to the entire community.

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