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School News
‘Alice in Wonderland’ in a whole new way
Rehearsals are continuing in full swing at Columbia Junior High’s (CJH) Performing Arts Center in preparation for performances of “Alice in Wonderland” running Feb. 5, 6 and 7. Starring a cast of more than 40 eighth and ninth graders from the junior high, this is not the usual tale of Alice falling down a rabbit hole, but an original dance musical with all kinds of new elements added to the story to keep the young thespians challenged and audiences delighted. For the mere $6 admission price, this promises to be the best show in town. Tickets will be available at the door. Read more...
Surprise Lake Middle School Food Drive 2009
The Surprise Lake Middle School community brought in an impressive 4,000-plus items for the annual school-wide food drive. All of these items were taken to the school’s Resource Center, located on the Discovery Primary School campus, that serves the local community. Food was collected in the first-period classes with Mrs. Peters’ and Mr. Stockman’s classes taking top honors. The entire building then formed a brigade line to move the food from a portable on campus to the final destination. It was a total team effort! Read more...
School board welcomes newest member
Finlayson stands upon three generations of Fife education
One of the things Sally Finlayson says she loves most about Fife is its small-town warmth. Having been born and raised in the farm country of Illinois like her husband Don, when the couple moved here in 1986 they were pleased to discover the closely-knit community that thrives in Fife and in its esteemed school district. Read more...
Fife High presents dark humor in classic
A new production of the classic play, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” will be presented Dec. 4, 5 and 6, by students of the Fife High School Drama Department. Read more...
Fife High claims ‘most spirited’ victory
For the second year in a row, Fife High School is being recognized with first-place honors as “Best School with the Most Spirit in Western Washington” in KING 5 television’s “Best of Western Washington” 2009 viewers’ poll. Read more...
A new princess crowned in Fife
Next spring, a new member of royalty will make her debut in Fife. Fife’s Daffodil Princess Anne Phillips was chosen on Oct. 7 to represent the city at the 77th annual Daffodil Festival’s Grand Floral Street Parade in April. Read more...
Fife’s future farmers show off hard work at fair
As the Puyallup Fair comes to an end, members of Fife High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter reflect on another successful show. This year, Fife students had their hands full displaying 13 head of cattle, two goats and seven chickens along side dozens of their peers’ livestock from neighboring school districts. Read more...
Program tailors learning to the individual
On Sept. 4 at 9:30 a.m., a group of first-graders from Discovery Primary School were embarking on a new educational experiment. Read more...
FBLA winners bring honor to Fife
Fife High School (FHS) was recognized with top honors at the national leadership conference of Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA) in Anaheim June 25-28. Attracting more than 7,800 future business leaders, the student participants traveled from across the country to compete in nearly 60 different events representing a wide range of activities and business/leadership development. Four students represented FHS, taking home awards in every category in which they competed. All of them were applauded at the Awards of Excellence ceremony. Read more...
The city of Fife is giving youth the chance to bend it like Beckham through the Kidz Love Soccer (KLS) program. The clinics take place at Dacca Park in Fife through August 27. Bob Gray, the program’s general manager, said there are still available spots for those who are interested. Read more...
