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January 17, 2018Academics, Athletics, Faith, School News, Service, Theater by LisaJacobs

Prep Expo – Round Two – Sunday, February 11th

In the event that you missed attending the Prep Expo in December, we are giving you another chance to learn what sets Tri-Cities Prep apart from other high schools in our area. The Prep Expo – Round Two is set for Sunday, February 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join us for an introductory presentation beginning at 2:00 p.m. and spend the rest of the afternoon touring the campus and speaking with students, coaches, faculty and board members.

January 9, 2018Academics, School News, Service by LisaJacobs

Fish Farming at Tri-Cities Prep?

Recently Tri-Cities Prep has expanded its student population to include salmon! A recent study of aqua culture in Human Geography class sparked the interest of freshman student, Marie Hafez. She decided that she wanted to start a Fish Farming Club at Prep to see if they could help with the salmon population in the Tri-Cities. She thought that it would be a fun and fruitful project for her and her classmates. Club members are splitting the tasks of testing the water that the eggs are in 3 times each week until the 200 eggs hatch. Once hatched, the baby salmon will require twice daily feedings and the tank to be cleaned out each week. The goal is to have a high survival rate among the eggs so that they can then be released into the Columbia River in the spring. Stay tuned to learn how many of the 200 eggs […]

December 11, 2017School News, Service by LisaJacobs

Class of 2021 a.k.a. Santa’s Helpers

Friday morning the Tri-Cities Prep Class of 2021 assisted the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 598 in building Bikes for Tikes at the fairgrounds in Kennewick. What a blessing for the freshman class to give back in such a meaningful way!

November 28, 2017School News, Service by LisaJacobs

“The Future of Good” is at Tri-Cities Prep

Prep students are out in our communities making a difference every day; it is a part of their character, part of who they are. Recently, Yelfy Coffey, Mackenzie Mills and Ally Moore, all from the Class of 2018 were recognized for their efforts by U.S. Cellular in their Future of Good program. A press release was issued today by U.S. Cellular announcing the selection of Dresses for Hope and Exchange for Change in U.S. Cellular’s 2017 The Future of Good program. From the press release: In support of Giving Tuesday, U.S. Cellular today announced that Dresses for Hope and Exchange for Change in the Tri-Cities have been selected for the company’s 2017 The Future of Good program. The wireless carrier contributed $1,000 to the two charities to assist high school students in low-income areas to affordably obtain a prom dress. This is part of a total of $42,000 consisting of […]

November 28, 2017School News, Service by LisaJacobs

A Glimpse of Service at Tri-Cities Prep

Service at Tri-Cities Prep is more than just serving a required number of hours for a grade. Prep students use their creativity and compassion to lead them to serving in ways that go beyond the ordinary. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Prep senior, Grace Portch, decided to engage the student body in helping to raise money to donate to the Tri-City Cancer Center. Grace promoted raising awareness because cancer had made an impression on her life and family. She rallied her friends and started the fundraiser a couple of years ago and has continued the tradition each year. Students that donated were given a bracelet to help promote awareness and given a designated day to wear sweats to school. Congratulations on raising $425 this year! Pictured below are students that served recently at St. Vincent de Paul’s in Pasco.

November 14, 2017Academics, Athletics, Events & Fundraisers, Faith, School News, Service, Theater by LisaJacobs

Prep Expo – Sunday, December 3rd – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

On Sunday, December 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. we are raising the roof again and inviting the Tri-City community to come and see what we are all about. We want to share the good news about Tri-Cities Prep and want to invite everyone to see why Prep is the best choice for high school. Help us by inviting your neighbors, friends and extended family. Let’s not keep Prep a secret, let’s share our great school with everyone!

November 9, 2017School News, Service by LisaJacobs

Cura Personalis

We often talk about what makes Tri-Cities Prep a unique experience for high school students. Cura Personalis or “care for the entire person” is one example that sets Prep apart from the rest. Martin Powers ’18, had wanted to plan a mental health day for students since attending his Christian Scriptures class sophomore year. At times, he had felt the strain of being overwhelmed and stressed as a high school student, knew of classmates that were also struggling and thought it would be great to have a day where students could come to school and focus on their mental and emotional well-being, rather than academics. His thoughts were to invite guest speakers that could speak about nutrition, exercise, time management and other topics that would benefit high school students. In his proposal, he said that students are called to have compassion and that he wanted to “reach out to my […]

October 3, 2017School News, Service by LisaJacobs

Lessons Learned at Broetje Orchard

The Class of 2018 went on a field to Broetje Orchards last week and came home with more knowledge than just how to process apples. Our students quickly learned that Broetje Orchards is not your typical orchard. As their website suggests, it is a community of people that are all connected by a common mission ‘bearing fruit that will last’. One common observation was how well they appreciate and respect their employees and community members. “They even treat the apples with care, like they treat the people.” “Everyone is taken care of. They started the orchard for the good of the people.” “They treat all of their workers with dignity and respect, people who may be marginalized or taken advantage of in today’s society.” The students began talking about the boarding school and how cool the kids were. How most of the kids looked just like them but once they […]

September 26, 2017Athletics, School News, Service by LisaJacobs

Griffin Linn Hits it Out of the Park

Unfortunately for Griffin Linn ’20, a bum knee prevented him from playing on the state bound Prep baseball team last spring, however, he did not let that stop him from contributing to the success of the program. Griffin decided that he would lend his other talents to both the softball and baseball teams by constructing benches to be used in the dugouts of the Ray Whitlow Memorial Athletic Complex. He said that he was looking for a way to stay involved and connected with the team. Griffin developed a plan, created a budget, presented to the building and grounds committee and asked the Prep community for its support in raising the money needed to construct the benches. His fundraising efforts included asking current and former baseball and softball families for donations. He also reached out to the broader community and contacted Tri-City Lumber to see if they would be willing […]

August 1, 2017Events & Fundraisers, School News, Service by LisaJacobs

Summer Movie Night – August 11th at 8pm-10:30pm

Tri-Cities Prep students have not been sitting idle this summer. A group of students dedicated to making a difference have decided to raise money for the Tri-City World Relief Center. Taking advantage of the beauty of a Tri-City summer evening, the group is hosting a Summer Movie Night. Watch Moana under the stars with your family and friends and support a worthwhile cause. The show will be held on August 11th beginning at 8pm at 516 N. Rd. 45 in Pasco. Remember, the movie will be viewed outdoors amongst the moon and stars so bring a blanket and/or chairs for your viewing comfort. Ticket prices are $5 student/$8 Adult and all proceeds go the Tri-City World Relief Center. For questions, please contact Mandi at 509-380-7196.

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