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![A Fruitland Elementary volunteer helping a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":1792}])
Public School Volunteer Week (April 21–25) honors the amazing volunteers who support our schools and students with their time, energy, and dedication.
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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.
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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.
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Superintendent Polm shares a message on understanding school funding challenges.
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In a unanimous decision, the Puyallup School Board approved placing a bond measure on the April 22, 2025, special election ballot.
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On Saturday, May 3, 2025, ignite your passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math at the 2025 PSD STEAM Celebration at Firgrove Elementary!
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The sessions are an opportunity to learn how the bond would help address overcrowding, modernize aging facilities, and create safe and innovative learning spaces for the future while maintaining the current tax rate.
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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.
![an immigrant/refugee family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737497172/puyallupk12waus/shnomuppcj7g5fvyldoh/StudentRightsandImmigrantStatus.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737497172/puyallupk12waus/shnomuppcj7g5fvyldoh/StudentRightsandImmigrantStatus.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737497172/puyallupk12waus/shnomuppcj7g5fvyldoh/StudentRightsandImmigrantStatus.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737497172/puyallupk12waus/shnomuppcj7g5fvyldoh/StudentRightsandImmigrantStatus.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737497172/puyallupk12waus/shnomuppcj7g5fvyldoh/StudentRightsandImmigrantStatus.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737497172/puyallupk12waus/shnomuppcj7g5fvyldoh/StudentRightsandImmigrantStatus.png","width":1792}])
Our mission is to create a safe and supportive environment where every student—regardless of immigration status—feels valued, empowered, and can thrive.
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Enrollment for the ASL-Dual Language Program is now open for incoming kindergarten and first-grade students for the 2025-26 school year.
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Families can register their child for free Spanish-dual language education for incoming students in grades k-7 for the 2025-26 school year.
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Beginning February 3, families can register their child for the 2025-2026 school year through our Online Enrollment Center.
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Starting Tuesday, December 10, families can submit an In-District Transfer Request or Out-of-District Waiver for junior high and high school students for the 2025-26 school year.
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Join us to discuss navigating resettlement, your new community and access various resources at our Refugee Family Engagement Sessions at the Puyallup Public Library.
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PSD has partnered with Behavior Bridges to host a series of free in-person and virtual parent and caregiver learning classes for our families.
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These half-day events highlight the importance of community partnerships for reimagining excellence in schools.
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5th and 6th graders at Waller Road will have the chance to learn coding during their library time.
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Are you ready to go supply shopping for the 2023-2024 school year?