Education Briefs

Science grant pays for Pioneer's 3-D printer

Pioneer Middle School is one of 41 schools nationwide to receive a STEM research grant from the Society for Science.

The school used the $2,000 grant to buy a 3-D printer.

"Congratulations to the 41 recipients of this year's STEM Research Grants," Maya Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for Science and executive publisher of Science News, said in a news release. "These grants serve as a catalyst in classrooms across the country, igniting student curiosity and exposing learners to tangible, real-world applications of STEM. These grants play a crucial role in shaping an inclusive landscape of scientific exploration."

This year's recipients include educators from 24 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and America Samoa. Priority consideration was given to educators who work students in low-income communities.

Pioneer Middle School teacher Tim Smith applied for the grant.

"We want them to have a realistic experience in science and engineering, said Smith, who has taught at the school for three years.

The projects have included students who designed fly traps and produced them on the 3-D printer and will test them.

Scholarships available to Pioneer residents, alumni

The Pioneer Community Kiwanis Club has scholarships for 2024 graduates with a diploma or GED who live in the Pioneer School District, attended Pioneer schools, and are going to college, technical training or trade school.

The scholarships will be at least $1,000. Applications must be postmarked by April 15. Applications are available in the counseling offices at Shelton, Cedar, CHOICE and North Mason high schools. For more information, email Lee Strohm at [email protected] or mail 101 E. Ritz Drive, Shelton, WA 99854 or call 206-755-3652.

Harstine theater group offers scholarship

The Harstine Island Theatre Club is offering a $500 scholarship.

Allocations and guidelines are available at CHOICE, Cedar, Shelton, Mary M. Knight and North Mason high schools, and at Olympic College Shelton.

Aug. 1 is the deadline to apply, and the winner will be announced by Aug. 15. Completed applications can be mailed to HI Theatre Club, Dee Anne Meacham, P.O. Box 1054, Shelton, WA 98584. For more information, call Meacham at 360-481-5038.

Women's club on Harstine Island offers scholarships

The Harstine Island Women's Club, through its Charles and Judy Chase Scholarship Fund, is offering scholarships to full-time residents of Harstine Island who are entering or continuing a post-high school education, including adult continuing education or technical training.

Applicants must have obtained a diploma from an accredited high school program or earned a GED. Applications will be accepted through May 15, and the winners will be announced by May 31.

The number and amount of the scholarships will be determined at the time the scholarship recipients are selected.

Applications and scholarship details are available at Shelton, Cedar, CHOICE and North Mason high schools, Olympic College Shelton, South Puget Sound Community College and Gravity Learning Center in Shelton.

Applications are also available at http://www.harstinecc.org/hiwc-scholarship or by contacting the Harstine Island Women's Club Scholarship Committee at HIWC Scholarships, P.O. Box 62, Shelton, WA 98584

Scholarships available from Shelton Kiwanis

The Shelton Kiwanis Foundation will award scholarships to graduating seniors from Shelton, CHOICE and Cedar high schools, Shelton area home school students and/or the Running Start program.

Scholarships are available in the areas of education, general academics, science, nursing, and career and technical education.

April 15 is the deadline to apply. Application forms and details are available at the Shelton Kiwanis Club website at http://www.sheltonkiwanis.weebly.com/scholarship.html and at the Shelton High School's Career Center scholarship website. For more information, email [email protected].