Latest News

A great opportunity for community members, educators, and parents to make a positive impact on the lives of students and families. Apply by June 9, 2025.

The event celebrated Honor Choir, Orchestra, and Band students nominated for skill, enthusiasm, and dedication.

Puyallup School District PTAs earn top honors at 2025 WSPTA Convention for leadership, growth, communication, and statewide impact across schools.

A week to honor officers’ daily service and courage while strengthening respect and partnership with the communities they serve.

Puyallup School District received the Department of Defense Above and Beyond Award for outstanding support of staff serving in the National Guard and Reserve.

Jim Meyerhoff receives the 2025 WIAA Gareth Giles Award for outstanding leadership and decades of service to student-athletes in the Puyallup School District.

Nine PSD Schools have been recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for their outstanding performance during the 2023–24 school year.

The week of May 5-9 is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions from our dedicated and hardworking educators.

PSD recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to acknowledge the valuable contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

The PSD Community Resource Fair offers families information about free services available from a variety of school partners and community organizations.

Proposition 1 Measure falls short with 58.47% approval; district explores next steps to ensure safe, modern learning spaces for all students.

Public School Volunteer Week (April 21–25) honors the amazing volunteers who support our schools and students with their time, energy, and dedication.

District nurse Yolanda Sommers earned SNOW’s “Save a Life” Award for her brave, lifesaving action on a student's grandparent.

Beginning the week of April 14 through May 9, the Puyallup School District invites students, staff, and families to participate in our annual stakeholder input surveys.

Check out photos of PSD Students, from band members and Daffodil Princesses, who participated in the Downtown Puyallup Leg of the 92nd Annual Daffodil Parade!

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Aylen Junior High, learn more information about dual language and multilingual career opportunities for the 25-26 school year.

On March 28, 2025, Puyallup School District became one of 13 districts to sign a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

Free vaccination clinic on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Aylen Junior High for all PSD Students under 18.

This annual awards program recognizes staff, volunteers and community partners for their commitment in supporting the success of students and schools.

Meet the 2025 Puyallup School District Daffodil Princesses, learn more about the festivities, and see which bands will perform at each leg of the parade.

Superintendent Polm shares a message on understanding school funding challenges.

In a unanimous decision, the Puyallup School Board approved placing a bond measure on the April 22, 2025, special election ballot.

PSD Students participate in projects that support those in need and teach lessons in compassion, social responsibility, problem-solving, and leadership.

From March 28 to April 4, PSD parents, guardians, students, and community members are invited to review and provide feedback on Pre-K–6 curriculum materials.

Families of 2025-26 kindergarten and first grade students will receive information and registration support for the 25-26 ASL-Dual Language Program.

Apply online by April 4, 2025, for kindergarteners and 1st graders to be considered for the 2025-26 Highly Capable Young Scholars Program testing.

Recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions made by our dedicated and hardworking support staff.

Read Across America is a nationwide reading celebration on March 2nd, promoting literacy with book-themed events, read-alouds, and diverse stories.

Daylight Savings Time is adjusted to achieve extended evening daylight in the summer by setting the clocks ahead an hour of the standard time.

The Transportation Department recently underwent an unscheduled Washington State Patrol (WSP), which required a quarter of the district's fleet to be examined.

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, ignite your passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math at the 2025 PSD STEAM Celebration at Firgrove Elementary!

From April 7-11, Right At School will host Spring Break Camps at Dessie F. Evans Elementary and Sunrise Elementary, offered to all PSD Elementary Students. 

An update on the results of Proposition 1, a 2025 Bond measure for Puyallup School District.

Were you not able to attend a bond virtual community meeting? We have made the entire session available.

Black History Month is an annual celebration that acknowledges and honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to the political, social, cultural, and economic development of the United States.

With cold winter weather upon us, we want to share safety information in our area, offering warmth and nourishment.

Transition to Kindergarten is a free program designed to assist pre-k-aged learners who would benefit from additional support to be successful in kindergarten.

Our mission is to create a safe and supportive environment where every student—regardless of immigration status—feels valued, empowered, and can thrive.

This annual awards program will honor and recognize staff, volunteers and community partners for their work and commitment to excellence in supporting the success of our students and schools.

The proposed $800M bond would maintain the current tax rate of $4.14 per $1,000 of assessed property value through a capital levy rollback, meaning homeowners would not face an increase in their property tax rate.

Beginning February 3, families can register their child for the 2025-2026 school year through our Online Enrollment Center.

Right At School will host a Winter Break Camp at Sunrise Elementary offered to all PSD Elementary Students.

We are seeking members to join a Communications Advisory Committee. Learn more and complete our interest form by Friday, December 13, 2024.

The Puyallup School District is seeking volunteers interested in being appointed to committees to write the for/against statements for the Pierce County Local Voters’ Pamphlet related to the district’s bond proposition to be considered on the February 11, 2025, Special Election ballot.

Highly capable students perform or show the potential of performing at significantly advanced academic levels.

During American Education Week, communities come together to recognize and show appreciation for the hardworking who work in our public schools.

Therssa "T" Warren was recognized as the Distinguished School Social Work Leader of the Year by the Washington Association of School Social Workers.

The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) honored the Puyallup School District School Board with a 2024 Board of Distinction Award.

As winter weather approaches, districtwide and individual school delays and closures may occur due to weather, power outages, or other operational emergencies.

While meals are currently free at most schools in our district, we encourage you to apply or reapply for free and reduced-price meals to continue receiving this valuable benefit.

Join us to discuss navigating resettlement, your new community and access various resources at our Refugee Family Engagement Sessions at the Puyallup Public Library.

Since 1990, Native American Heritage Month has provided a platform for Native Americans to share their music, crafts, dance, and ways of life.

These surveys aim to gather input on the strengths and areas for improvement within our schools and across the district.

We will host three informational sessions for families interested in the PSD Dual Language Program for students in grades K-7 for the 2025-26 school year.

From October 21 to 25, National School Bus Safety Week raises awareness about bus safety and educates students, parents, and drivers on safe practices.

Transition to Kindergarten is a free program designed to assist young learners who would benefit from additional support to be successful in kindergarten.

Throughout October, show your appreciation for our Puyallup School District Principals and Assistant Principals!

PSD has partnered with Behavior Bridges to host a series of free in-person and virtual parent and caregiver learning classes for our families.

Puyallup School District's Pesticide Annual Notification.

Right At School offers flexible and reliable before and after-school care solutions at all 22 PSD Elementary Schools.

These half-day events highlight the importance of community partnerships for reimagining excellence in schools.

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Hispanic-American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. 

Are you a PSD Parent, Staff, Community member, or High School Student? Apply to serve on the Technology Advisory Committee for the 24-25 school year by Sept. 20.

This districtwide event will take place at Rogers High from 6 to 8 p.m., allowing staff and families to engage in dialogue with district representatives.

Watch our video recapping the first day of school for the 2024-25 school year and photos from across the district of PSD students and families! 

PSD Students, Families, and Staff participated in Fair Day, allowing them to attend the Washington State Fair and in its activities that support education.

Fair Day allows time for families and communities to attend the Washington State Fair and participate in activities that support education.

Our mobile STEAM labs provide the opportunity to experience hands-on activities, allowing students to explore different CTE career pathways before reaching high school.

Did you know that two to four missed days in the first month of school increases the likelihood of chronic absence throughout the year?

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to honor the individuals lost to suicide.

Learn how you can share first-day-of-school photos of your child with the district and safety tips before you snap your camera.

Join us in celebrating the new school year with a series of engaging open house events tailored to both individual schools and our district community.

Families interested in having their child tested for kindergarten highly capable services are encouraged to submit an online application by Friday, Oct. 4.

Welcome back! This alpha checklist provides important back-to-school information that will help prepare your child for the first day of school.

Attendees will learn about the district's Deaf and Hard of Hearing  Program's mission and model, classroom environment, curriculum, benefits, and more.

The Puyallup School District is dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where diverse perspectives foster meaningful change. We are actively seeking parents, students, businesses, and community members from all areas of our district to volunteer for a bond advisory committee. Your unique insights and experiences will help develop crucial recommendations for the Puyallup School Board.

Congratulations to Firgrove Elementary and Aylen Junior High for recently being recognized by the AWSP and AWSL for elevating student voices!

The Washington State Board of Education recognized five schools in the Puyallup School District for exceptional student support during the 21-22 school year.

Puyallup School District celebrates the service of 56 notable staff members who are retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

Read PSD Superintendent Dr. John Polm's message recapping the 2023-24 school year.

The Puyallup School District is dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where diverse perspectives foster meaningful change. We are actively seeking parents, students, businesses, and community members from all areas of our district to volunteer for a bond advisory committee. Your unique insights and experiences will help develop crucial recommendations for the Puyallup School Board.

The read-alouds will feature stories focused on social skills or STEM, and will provide a free book for each family to take home and enjoy. 

Maplewood Elementary teacher Ryan Lopez got a surprise from KING 5 News and Hyundai USA, announcing that he was the winner of the Hometown Heroes contest!

2024 marked the 8th year of students being able to letter in community service. What began in the 16-17 school year, has now turned into tradition here at PSD.

Local PTAs were recognized at the Washington State PTA Convention for their leadership, membership growth, and dedication to the well-being of students.

Shaw Road Elementary student Maggie Klein launched a project to reduce mental health stigma, encouraging anonymous sharing of experiences by students and staff.

The Puyallup High School Auto Tech Program received a generous donation and classroom upgrade from local auto dealership, Toyota of Puyallup.

Each year, the Puyallup School District recognizes Outstanding Seniors from our four high schools (Emerald Ridge, Puyallup, Rogers, and Walker) and the Puyallup Digital Learning program.

Congratulations to our talented students across the district who earned recognition from music and art organizations across the state and country!

Three PSD junior high students were selected to participate in the prestigious Tech Trek STEM Camp sponsored by the American Association of University Women.

Congratulations to Rogers High Music Teacher Stephen Pickard on being selected for the Tacoma Concert Band’s Robert Musser Conducting Fellowship Program.

The Annual K-12 Vesey/Munson Art Show featured incredible artwork from junior high and high school students across the district was held on May 8, 2024.

On Saturday, June 1, from 10 to 11 a.m., students in grade 9-12 can learn about permanent and part-time job openings at the YMCA Gordon and Korum Branches.

The district has implemented several measures to maintain financial stability going into the 2024-2025 school year. 

Congratulations to Rogers High School on being selected by AVID.org as a National Demonstration School for the school’s AVID program!

Join us in congratulating PSD Director of Athletics, Health, and Fitness Jim Meyerhoff for being awarded the 2024 NFHS State Award for Outstanding Service.

Congratulations to Puyallup High School's student journalism club, Viking Student Media, for being nationally recognized at the 2024 JEA/NSPA Spring Convention!

The Vesey/Munson Art Show is held in honor of two PSD art teachers who inspired both students and teachers. The art show began in 1998 and continues today.

We are asking students, staff and families to participate in our annual stakeholder input surveys to help us identify strengths and opportunities for growth.

Check out photos of PSD Students, from band members and Daffodil Princesses, who participated in the Downtown Puyallup Leg of the 91st Annual Daffodil Parade!

Here in northwest Washington, only the bottom third of the sun will be blocked during the eclipse starting at approximately 10:35 a.m. and ending by 12:20 p.m.

The Puyallup School District Teaching and Learning Department is seeking information on High School American Studies II Curriculum Materials for PSD students in grades 10-12.

The Ride 360 app that families can currently use to find transportation and bus route information will be replaced with My Ride K-12.

Meet the 2024 Puyallup School District Daffodil Princesses, learn more about the festivities and which bands will perform at each leg of the parade.

The program encourages students, staff, and community members to develop and execute service projects, benefiting local, national, and global causes.

Congratulations to all of our amazing winter semester student-athletes for their achievements!

Around 8,000 Puyallup Valley staff and students participated in the evacuation drill, while schools on the hill practiced 'sheltering-in-place' procedures.

This annual awards program recognizes staff, volunteers and community partners for their commitment in supporting the success of students and schools.

To all our retired staff - thank you for your years of dedication, wisdom, and care. Your contributions have left a lasting mark on countless lives.

The Washington School Counselor Association awarded PSD Counselor on Special Assignment Nicole Kaiser the 2024 WSCA District Director/Administrator Award.

Puyallup High Journalism Teacher Sandra Coyer will serve a two-year term as director-at-large on the Journalism Education Association (JEA) Board from 2024-26.

The Washington State Board of Education is accepting applications through March 29 from current sophomores to serve as the student rep for the 2024-26 term.

Puyallup School District left its mark at the 2024 WMEA State Conference with hall of fame inductions, teacher of the year honors, and student performances.

We invite you to the Education Service Center between March 7 and 14 to provide feedback on 8th Grade American Studies I and AP Physics Instructional Materials.

PSD students and staff will participate in the lahar drill by evacuating or sheltering in place, depending on their location in the valley or on the hill.

Check out photos from Zeiger and Shaw Road Elementary celebrating the occasion through spirit days, dressing up as their favorite book character, and more!

Submit your concept by March 15 for a chance to contribute to a lasting piece of public art celebrating youth and education in Puyallup!

Each month, our schools highlight a Lushootseed phrase and utilize additional resources to build cultural connections to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

The inspection results highlighted the exceptional work of our team, as only 4 out of 42 buses required minor repairs, resulting in a 95% success rate.

Public Schools Week is an annual week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve.

Read PSD Superintendent Dr. John Polm's message about the February 13 Capital Levy Election Results.

During the 2023-24 school year, all three of the Puyallup School District comprehensive high schools made history by launching their first-ever competitive girls' flag football programs as a new winter season sport.

The course materials can be viewed in person at the district office or the Puyallup High School office from February 5-16, 2024.

To further support the Puyallup School District initiative to integrate Puyallup Tribal History and strengthen our community partnerships, each month, our schools will highlight a Lushootseed phrase and utilize additional resources to build cultural connections to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

Two informational sessions will be held in person, and two will be held online via Zoom.

The Puyallup School District Teaching and Learning Department is seeking information on High School American Studies II Curriculum Materials for PSD students in grades 10-12.

Students who have previously completed the Student Housing Questionnaire whose housing situation changed from a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence need to complete a new Student Housing Questionnaire to update their information.

The Puyallup School District has student DJs who have already begun perfecting their craft on the turntables.

January 15 is Dr. Martin Luther King Day, honoring his legacy and contributions to our country.

Puyallup School District will open online enrollment for prospective Kindergarten through 12th grade students for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year beginning Thursday, February 1, 2024.

For National Trivia Day (Thursday, Jan. 4), we challenge you to see how well you know the Puyallup School District!

Students will work on developing and improving their theater skills with our talented drama teachers.

The Emerald Ridge High School leadership students visited Ridgecrest Elementary, helping create a memory the students and one of their families will remember for quite some time.

Puyallup High School hosted their 100th Annual Alumni Assembly, inviting PHS Graduates from over the years for an evening of reconnecting with old classmates and teachers and highlighting their success stories.

Mt. View hosted a blanket and stuffed animal drive, donating them to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office and Edgewood Police Departments.

Conducted every few years, the districtwide assessment aims to understand the age comprehensively and the expected useful life of each building's system.

The Puyallup School District's capital budget, which is responsible for major school maintenance, renovations, and construction projects, is projected to be depleted by 2026, presenting challenges for facility improvements.

The NFHS awarded Coach Robert Frey with the 2022-23 Washington Girls Track & Field Coach of the Year and Section 8 Coach of the Year Award.

For the second year in a row, the Puyallup School District Board of Directors have been honored as a Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA).

Congratulations to all of our amazing fall semester student-athletes for their achievements!

Congratulations to Puyallup High School Teacher Sandra Coyer (left), who recently won the 2023 Journalism Education Association Special Recognition Broadcast Adviser Award!

Join us in congratulating Ferrucci Junior High 7th Grader Maisie Elliott on an outstanding wrestling performance at the Pan American Wrestling Championships in Panama City, Panama.

Brooklynn Gunter, an 8th grade student at Glacier View Junior High was selected to participate in the highly esteemed AAUW Tech Trek Camp.

Did you know that our operations team maintain 5,930 doors and 204 portables, or that our technology team powers 34,000 computers across the district?

On Tuesday, Pierce County Elections certified the results of the November 7 General Election.

Substitute teachers and staff play a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of the learning process in our schools.

Brouillet Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Candace Mikkelsen got a big surprise from two local radio celebrities.

Learn about our globetrotting exchange students and their experiences attending school and living in America.

From volunteering in school PTAs and booster clubs to supporting student extracurricular activities, the Puyallup School District has hundreds of parent and guardian volunteers who spend hours making a difference.

The event brought together district leadership and law enforcement partners to discuss the steps the district is taking to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.

To further support the Puyallup School District initiative to integrate Puyallup Tribal History and strengthen our community partnerships, each month, our schools will highlight a Lushootseed phrase and utilize additional resources to build cultural connections to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

This is an event for anyone interested in getting information about pursuing a degree in teaching, counseling, school nurse, administration, or wanting to become a paraeducator or adding endorsements to their current teaching certification.

Schools throughout the district hosted its 2023 Veterans Day assemblies, welcoming local veterans in our community as guest speakers for the occasion.

To help address any concerns and answer questions about district safety and security protocols, we will be hosting a virtual community forum on Tuesday, November 14 at 6 p.m.

Quinn Wolcott, who, in 2013, became the first MLB Umpire from Pierce County, made his World Series Debut last week between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks!

Families of elementary and junior high students in grades 4-9 are invited to preview Human Growth and Development & HIV/AIDS Curriculum in Schoology.

Get to know about this year’s four school board student representatives.

Students from elementary schools across the district competed in fitness skills such as jumping jacks, jump rope, running, and push-ups while being timed by volunteers on multiplication and division math skills.

On Monday, October 16, the Puyallup School Board made the critical decision – to present a Capital Levy proposition to voters on the February 13, 2024, special election ballot. This vote carries immense weight for the future of our schools and Puyallup students.  

To further support the Puyallup School District initiative to integrate Puyallup Tribal History and strengthen our community partnerships, each month, our schools will highlight a Lushootseed phrase and utilize additional resources to build cultural connections to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.