Inside Schools

Inside Schools

Inside Schools is CPSD’s premier monthly community newsletter that features inspiring and informational topics that range from our students and staff to community partners and special events.

Inside Schools is mailed to all individuals living within CPSD boundaries.

2024-25 Issues 

Issue &  Key Topics 

October

Inside Schools de Octubre en Español

Students stand in a line with paper crowns on their heads that say "kindergarten"

  • Every Day Counts
  • Building Strong Foundations for Learning
  • Meet Our New Administrators

 

2023-24 Issues 

Issue &  Key Topics 

September

Welcome Back to School

  • Resources to Help Students Excel
  • CPSD Pride on Display All Year
  • Meet Our New Administrators

October

Strong Learning Communities

  • Strategic Plan Nurtures Learning and Engagement 
  • CPSD Pride on Display
  • School Board to Consider Replacement Levy 

November (Annual Report)

Girl hanging on playset with text that says "Learning and Leading"

  • 2022-23 School Year Annual Report to the Community

 December

Two students look at a computer with a caption that says "Excited About Student Success"

  • Board Approves Replacement Levy Measure
  • CPSD Pride Bill Wilson
  • CPSD Receives Federal Grant for K-8 Math Instruction

January

Three students in a classroom smiling at the camera with a caption that says "Programs Enrich Learning"

  • Keeping History Up to Date
  • CPSD Pride: Wooten Family
  • Meet CPSD’s Three New Board Members

February

Four students looking into the camera with a caption over top that says "Thank you voters"

  • Mentoring in Motion
  • CPSD’s Three New NBCT Teachers
  • Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy Awards 22 Diplomas

 March

Cover of the March issue of Inside Schools that includes a girl smiling at the camera with a laptop and a headline that reads "Driving Student Learning"

  • Merle Hagbo Memorial Field Dedication
  • CPSD Pride: Pritchard Family
  • Superintendent Youth Advisory Council Gets to Work

April

Three boys sitting at a desk while a teacher talks to them the text overlaid stating "Helping Students Grow"

  • Computer Science Lab Creates New Possibilities
  • CPSD Pride: Janna Clark
  • Students Launch Fentanyl Awareness Campaign

May

Three students looking at the camera while holding ukuleles with the text "Brining Art to Life" and musical notes.

  • CPSD Earns Purple Star Award
  • CPSD Pride: Tammie Bryant
  • Students Receive a Taste of Culinary Success

 

2022-23 Issues 

 Issue & Key Topics 

September

September Edition of Inside Schools Cover Page

  • Tips for Supporting Students
  • Meet our New Administrators
  • Partner Spotlight: Caring for Kids

October

October Edition of Inside Schools Cover Page

  • Cutting-Edge Technology Takes Science to a New Level
  • Board Approves Final Director Redistricting Plan
  • Partner Spotlight: Lakewood First Lions Clubs

November (Annual Report)

November Edition of Inside Schools Cover Page

  • 2021-22 School Year Annual Report to the Community

December

November Edition of Inside Schools Cover Page

  • New Science Curriculum Reinforces Learning
  • Federal Grant Expands Computer Science
  • Partner Spotlight: Anonymous Donor

January

January Edition of Inside Schools Cover Page

  • Staff & Student Accolades
  • Learning in Motion Video Series
  • Partner Spotlight: Kiwanis Club of Clover Park

February

February Edition of Inside Schools Cover Page

  • Open Doors Awards 32 Diplomas at Winter Ceremony
  • Eight Educators Earn National Board Certification
  • Partner Spotlight: YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

March

March Edition of Inside Schools Cover Page

  • The Power of Music in Our Schools
  • Facility Advisory Committee to Support Development of Facilities Plan
  • Partner Spotlight: Rotary Club of Lakewood

April

April Edition of Inside Schools Cover Page

  • JROTC Students Embody Leadership and Service
  • CPSD Partners with City to Improve Youth Wellness
  • Partner Spotlight: Joint Base Lewis-McChord

 May

May Edition of Inside Schools Cover Page

  • Game On: High School Students Build Arcade Machines
  • Three CPHS Students Earn Full-Tuition Act Six Scholarships
  • Partner Spotlight: Communities in Schools of Lakewood

June

Four students in high school graduation gowns pose together on a sunny field. Below them is text that says "Class of 2023"

  • 2022-23 Year in Review
  • The Arlington Project Honors the Fallen
  • Partner Spotlight: Lemonade Day

 

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