Hannah Boyes-Hoefs student of Orting Middle School and member of the National Junior Honor Society, was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Pre-Teen Tacoma/Seattle pageant competition that will take place on Saturday October 11, 2014. Hannah learned of her acceptance into this year's competition when the pageant announced ...

Theft of catch basin inlet grates on the rise in Pierce County
 
More than 100 catch basin inlet grates have been stolen in unincorporated Pierce County this year, creating a public safety risk and costing the county thousands in replacement costs and staff time. The thefts are centered in ...

ORTING HIGH SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN INITIATIVE TO FUEL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS IN STEM EDUCATION

August 29, 2014

Contact: Andy Means, (360) 893-2246 x.237, meansa@orting.wednet.edu

Orting High School has been selected to be among 45 schools across Washington State ...

With the first day of school approaching a reminder that the Orting Police Department will have increased patrols within the school zones. Please observe the 20mph zone within the school zone and obey all traffic laws. Furthermore, always watch out for school crossing guards and obey their signals. Lastly, please ...

This Friday is the culminating market day for the Orting Valley Farmers Market and you are cordially invited to attend.

To mark this occasion, we have Fabulous Free and wholesome activities lined up, in addition to the market vendors. Of note:

*Phil Hansen- ...

The Orting Safeway has sponsored a monthly community blood drive with Cascade Regional Blood Services for more than six years. The Orting community has generously supported patients in our local hospitals with more than 900 participants rolling up their sleeves to donate blood. We appreciate the ongoing support from the ...

Dear Parents:

The Orting School District Transportation Department is committed to providing safe, timely, and efficient transportation that contributes to the educational success of all students through staff who are committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

We are excited to offer expanded grade levels ...

Sheriff's Community Academy accepting applications for fall program
 
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is looking for interested citizens to attend its fall Community Academy program. The Parkland-Spanaway academy begins Sept. 18 and will meet each Thursday evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for 13 weeks.
 
The academy is ...

This week at the farmers market you can partake of several free class sessions that will allow you to be more independent, save money, and take away a life skill that you will use again and again.

3:30- Learn to make homemade laundry soap, body lotions, and household cleaners. Save a ...

Blueberries will be in abundance this Friday at the Farmers Market! Sidhu Farms and Sanfords' Farm both are planning to have blueberries at the market this week.

Price: Blueberries at "Tacoma Boys" are selling this week for $15 a half flat. At the Orting Valley Farmers Market you can find them ...