PSD Connectivity - December 21, 2018
Waiver reminder - applications are due January 10, 2019
Junior high or high school transfer requests for the 2019-2020 school year are being accepted now. For optimal consideration, submit the Junior High or High School Intra-District Transfer Request by
January 10, 2019. Parents will be notified of acceptance or denial of the request by February 28, 2019. Additional due dates for review are April 10, 2019 and June 1, 2019. Transfer requests submitted after the third due date in June may not be considered until after the fourth day of school in September. 

African American Odyssey - Feb 9

Mark your calendars for the next PSD Culture & Arts Festival. This event will feature Northwest Tap Connection and A Social Justice Dance Studio in a dance and spoken word performance. In addition, Blues Queens and Jazz Royalty, an outstanding trio of musicians tracing the history of blues and jazz, will perform.

Performing February 9 at the Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts.

Who inspires you?

We asked students at Rogers High School, "Who inspires you?" The video captures just a few of the thoughts gathered. Take a few minutes to watch and share with others, then think about it yourself - "Who inspires you?"

Watch for Connections
The January issue of Connections features four new/rebuilt elementary schools opening in September 2019.

See the construction progress, and learn about unique features for Firgrove, Northwood, Sunrise, and Dessie F. Evans elementary schools.

This issue also includes:

  • Puyallup School Board receives Board of Distinction award
  • Superintendent Yeomans column
  • Students earning Nursing Assistant Certification with a variety of career paths in mind
  • Does your student need to complete a Transfer Request Form?
Puyallup School District provides equal opportunities in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus, such as a school-sponsored field trip. 

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination or harassment may be directed to:
ADA/Human Resources Compliance Coordinator, Amie Brandmire ~ (253) 840-8666, [email protected]; Chief Equity and Achievement Officer, Gerald Denman ~ (253) 840-8966, [email protected];
Title IX Coordinator, Jim Meyerhoff ~ (253) 841-8785, [email protected]; or
Section 504 Coordinator, Gerald Denman ~ (253) 840-8966, [email protected].
All individuals may be reached at this address:
Puyallup School District 302 2nd Street SE Puyallup, WA 98372