Chief Leschi Schools

01 Sep

Sisters share what it takes to become powwow royalty

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Sisters Tala and Taiah Mitchell, who are members of the Puyallup Tribe, have been attending powwows since they were young. As children, they looked up to older girls who held powwow royalty titles and considered them role models within the community. “Once I came into the powwow circle, I always admired the looks of the crowns and the way they set a good example for everybody,” said Tala. Their cousins also ran for powwow royalty, further inspiring Tala and Taiah. “We were able to watch them and follow the example of what title they held,” said Taiah. Each contestant is…
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Vendors encouraged to set up tables at Sunday Pride event
20 Jul

Vendors encouraged to set up tables at Sunday Pride event

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The Puyallup Tribe’s second annual pride event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, at Chief Leschi Schools in the field area. The Pride Working Group is looking for vendors interested in setting up at this event. To request a space, email [email protected] by Thursday, July 22. Please bring your own tables, chairs, and tents; setup equipment is not provided. This event is open to the public. Participants are strongly encouraged to follow the Tribe’s recommended COVID-19 precautions, including wearing masks, practicing social distancing and staying away if you have symptoms.
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Chief Leschi celebrates the class of 2021
23 Jun

Chief Leschi celebrates the class of 2021

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By Puyallup Tribal News Staff haʔł ti syayus- Good work to the class of 2021. Chief Leschi Schools celebrated the class of 2021’s graduation on Saturday, June 5. Many students adjusted to virtual school this year, but wouldn't have ever imagined graduating during a pandemic. That said, changes were needed on how the ceremony is usually conducted, due to COVID-19. With social distancing measures and proper protocol in place, many more than expected were able to celebrate in person. Students had a select number of spots available in the actual gym, where families sat in section pods. The CLS staff…
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CLS celebrates Daffodil royalty
11 May

CLS celebrates Daffodil royalty

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Submitted by Chief Leschi Schools On April 30, we had the pleasure of hosting the Daffodil Festival, surrounding Daffodil Princesses, and the crowned Daffodil Queen Katie Rose from Puyallup High School at Circle. The 2019-20 CLS Daffodil Princess Catalina Dillon gave her final speech and handed over the title to the 2020-21 Princess Szoi Stevens. We raise our hands to Princess Cat for her dedication to her role and for representing Chief Leschi with dignity. We know Princess Szoi will do the same! Photos courtesy of Chief Leschi Schools
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CLS and Grays Harbor College partner to offer GED and other diploma options
06 May

CLS and Grays Harbor College partner to offer GED and other diploma options

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Submitted by Chief Leschi Schools Have you ever wished you had finished high school? Whether you have been out of high school for years, or have recently decided to finish getting your high school diploma, Chief Leschi Schools is partnering with Grays Harbor College to offer multiple paths to make this a reality. GED diploma If you did not finish high school, a GED diploma may be your best pathway to completing high school. Most colleges and employers accept a GED credential as being equivalent to a high school diploma. Each year more than 14,000 Washington residents earn their GED…
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New auditorium under construction at CLS
27 Apr

New auditorium under construction at CLS

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Photos and story by Alex Harrison, Puyallup Tribal Member The campus for Chief Leschi Schools was built in 1996. At 200,000 square feet, it is the largest Bureau of Indian Affairs’ school in the country. The school’s architects roughed in an auditorium when the foundation was built. The overall structure of the auditorium including the exterior shell, large mechanical air handling units, majority of the steel light gauge framing, and most of the door frames have already been constructed. Later this year, crews are expected to begin finishing the space. The construction project will complete the original structure and include…
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CLS selects 2021 Daffodil Princess
08 Feb

CLS selects 2021 Daffodil Princess

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By Lisa Pemberton, Puyallup Tribal News Editor On Jan. 27, seniors Szoi Stevens and Jordyn Rutledge participated in Chief Leschi High School’s 2021 Daffodil Princess selection. They were joined by 2020 CLS Daffodil princess Catalina Dillon. Stevens was selected to represent CLS in the Daffodil Festival’s Royal Court, which is made up seniors from 23 high schools in Pierce County. As Daffodil Princess, Stevens will represent CLS and the Daffodil Festival at numerous events, earn a partial scholarship toward her college education and vie for the title of Daffodil Queen. Several Daffodil Festival events were canceled last year due to…
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