Puyallup School District

The Puyallup School District is the seventh largest district in the state of Washington, serving a population of approximately 144,030 residents. The district is located six miles east of Tacoma, 30 miles south of Seattle, and is situated in the heart of the Puyallup Valley. The district has 22 elementary schools, seven junior high schools, three comprehensive senior high schools, an alternative school, and a digital learning program, all of which serve more than 23,000 students. The district employs approximately 1,560 certificated, 1,450 classified staff, and 570 substitute personnel. Our Vision The Puyallup School District values academic excellence and ensures every student learns in safe and supportive environments in order to develop as critical thinkers ready to take on the world. Our Beliefs In partnership with our communities, we: • Treat each student as a unique learner. • Ensure all students have equal opportunities for learning and are supported in achieving competency in required subject and performance areas. • Regularly assess, evaluate, and communicate to students, families, and the community the results of student performance. • Engage parents/guardians, family members, guardians, and students as active partners in the educational process. • Incorporate concepts of diversity that benefit all and are integral in all district endeavors. • Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, students, staff, and members of the community. • Cultivate and maintain partnerships that support district goals. • Provide students and staff a safe and supportive learning and working environment. • Demonstrate accountability to all stakeholders.

Our Mission To prepare and empower every student to reach their full potential and to thrive in school, society, work, and life.

Puyallup School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Gordon Brobbey, brobbg@puyallupsd.org, (253) 840-8863 504/ADA Coordinator: Almai Malit, malitaa@puyallupsd.org, (253) 840-8849 Title IX Coordinator Staff: Amie Brandmire, brandmah@puyallupsd.org, (253) 841-8645 Title IX Coordinator Students: Gordon Brobbey, brobbg@puyallupsd.org, (253) 840-8863 302 2nd St. SE, Puyallup, WA 98372