Education briefs

Sears receives EWU scholarship

Medical Lake High School alumna Elicia Sears has been awarded the Academic Honors Scholarship for $4,000 to Eastern Washington University for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Sears graduated from Medical Lake last June and currently attends EWU. While at Medical Lake, she was involved in National Honor Society, drama and leadership. She is the daughter of Angela and Matthew Boyle of Airway Heights.

Cheney High School Drama presents “Way, Way, Off Broadway”

Cheney High School drama presents “Way, Way, Off Broadway,” Dec. 4-5, 7 p.m., at the Little Theater in the high school.

“Way, Way, Off Broadway” is a musical that highlights the history of American musical theater. The musical includes old time favorite songs such as “Ol’ Man River” from “Show Boat,” “Oh What A Beautiful Morning” from “Oklahoma,” “Think of Me” from “Phantom of the Opera” and three numbers from “Les Misérables” and much more. It’s a song and dance delight that the whole family will enjoy.

Admission is $5 at the door and free for children 5 years and younger. For more information contact Rita Tingley at (509) 789-0235

Hallett Elementary Hawks fundraiser

This year Hallett Elementary School’s ASB Helping Others project is “Helping Paws.” To emphasize giving during the holiday season, this year students will also be helping the Medical Lake Food Bank.

There is a collection box for each grade level. Students will be collecting items through Dec. 18.

Items that are needed are dry dog food, dry cat food, non-clumping litter, cat treats and dog treats. For more information, contact the Hallett Elementary office at (509) 565-3400.