Our In Your Neighborhood blog spot has featured wonderful pictures taken by South Sound adults. All through the snow and into the first stirrings of Spring, we’ve seen the South Sound through each other’s eye/lens. Once again, Key Peninsula Middle School is getting into the act.

KPMS photography teacher Michael Hunziker has 200 photos by Key Peninsula students currently posted on his website www.mrhunziker.com “Pride of the Peninsula.” “I've added two very impressive projects to the Cool section of the site, as well… one by Jamie Fairbanks, and one by Yvonne Breithaupt,” says Hunziker.

Twenty-six photos will be on display in the Tacoma Art Museum during the month of May and the same number on display in the Gig Harbor City Hall building in June.

If you have not seen the new St. Anthony's Hospital you should check it out. While there, be sure to see the permanent display of large (22X17 inch) photos from KPMS on display near the emergency room entrance. They will be adding another gallery of photos in oncology soon.

The student work is amazing so stop by Hunziker's website or St. Anthony's.

Key Peninsula Middle School photography class is being honored again. This class has been featured on the Internet and South Sound magaine in the past. There are 28 framed, large format, photos on display in the beautiful Gig Harbor City Hall building, 3510 Grandview Street. If you get a chance stop in and take a peek. Teacher Michael Hunziker says, “You will be quite impressed... professional quality work from the extraordinary 7th and 8th grade photographers at Key Peninsula Middle School.” The photographs will be on display through March 4th. Work will also be on display in the Tacoma Art Museum in May and once again in Gig Harbor City Hall in June.

Key Peninsula Middle School in Focus

Mike Hunziker’s photography class at Key Peninsula Middle School is featured in this month’s issue of South Sound Magazine available at Border’s Books and most local grocery stores. Read the abbreviated online version at: http://www.southsoundmag.com/article_read.php?articleid=42

Join me in congratulating these talented students led by a devoted teacher.

Key Peninsula Middle School Honored as School of Distinction

According to a news release today from Intel Corporation of Santa Clara, CA, Key Peninsula Middle School is being awarded one of Intel’s School of Distinction Awards for 2008. The Intel Corporation honors six schools each year with the Intel Schools of Distinction Award. Awards are presented to the top schools in the nation in the categories of science and math for elementary, middle/junior high, and high school.

…The annual awards recognize U.S. schools that implement innovative math and science programs and serve as role models for other schools. The Intel Foundation and sponsoring companies distribute $1 million in grants and awards to winning schools.

“Math and science skills are more important than ever, both to an individual’s success and our country,” said Brenda Musilli, Intel’s director of education. “Each winner of a 2008 Intel Schools of Distinction Award has demonstrated a successful commitment to math and science results. Not only do these schools offer solid curriculums and wonderful faculties, they succeed in integrating math and science throughout the curriculum so students constantly see ways to apply them.” One elementary, one middle and one high school are chosen as winners in each of the two categories from hundreds of applicants across the country (Intel).

Way to go KPMS!