Franklin Pierce School District: $99 per student or $709,707. Orting School District: $57 per student or $161,427. Peninsula School District: $27 per student or $242,374.

Proposed federal education cuts by the Trump administration could cost Pierce County schools millions, with Tacoma schools hit hardest at $2.6M per year.

Gen. FRANKLIN PIERCE, who is now the Democratic Candidate for the Presidency, was born in New Hampshire about the year 1805, and is now not far from 47 years of age. His father, the late BENJAMIN ...

Per James’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. James was born on December 04, 1964 in California to James and Susan (Clyde) Dorsey and passed away at his home on June 03, ...

Franklin Pierce School District’s budget issues aren’t unique. The Tacoma Public Schools District is contending with a $30 million budget deficit for the 2025-2026 school year and didn’t ...

The Franklin School of Innovation broke ground on the new facility, making home games possible for the first time in the school's 12-year history. It will also have a walking track.

Franklin Pierce School Board faced protests over teacher layoffs, arts cuts and declining enrollment. Parents and students voiced frustration over racism.

Detectives are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a juvenile male and sent several others to the hospital near Franklin Pierce High School.

The Philadelphia School District has installed 2,404 water bottle filling stations in schools citywide — meeting a legal obligation to replace its old-school water fountains by June 1. “It’s an ...

Franklin also assumed leadership roles. “As the (Associated Student Body) president, he effortlessly connects with staff and students, fostering a sense of unity and school spirit,” Harkness said.

Check out the 2025 South Sound boys soccer honors, featuring top players, teams, and coaches as voted by local high school coaches. ... Franklin Pierce, sr. F — Jose Lopez, Clover Park, jr.