SPSCC president highlights importance of early education

LACEY — Success in school starts well before kindergarten, South Puget Sound Community College President Gerald Pumphrey said Tuesday before a crowd assembled to raise money for the North Thurston Education Foundation.

Education briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 15

•Schools compete to collect books
•Free resource fair at Olympia Center Oct. 25
•Avanti is taking on new students

South Sound scholars for Wednesday, Oct. 15

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75 donate blood at River Ridge

LACEY — Seventy-five students and staff and community members donated blood during the annual schoolwide blood drive coordinated by the school's National Honor Society and the Puget Sound Blood Center.

Adjustments allow access for those with disabilities

TUMWATER — Tumwater High School freshman Cole Seward, 15, has half the required practice hours under his belt.

Education briefs for October 12

•Educator appreciation on Tuesday

South Sound scholars

Student spotlights: Those who make a difference in South Sound

•Age: 14

Student spotlights: Those who make a difference in South Sound

•Age: 13

Student spotlights: Those who make a difference in South Sound

•Age: 14