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Tacoma Kids Have It
TPS provides a variety of learning environments to fit every child's need and we offer choice enrollment- meaning parents can apply to the school that is the right fit for their child.
Every Student. Every Day.
COVID-19 Health and Safety
Academic Equity & Access
Our initial focus is a toolkit for staff providing resources and professional development to understand and address issues of equity and academic excellence across the district.
Athletics & Activites
Tacoma Public Schools Athletic Department has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service. FinalForms allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students from your phone, tablet, or home computer.
Why do we sometimes move teachers?
Every school year, part of the routine involves shifting teachers to match where students show up for the beginning of school. This video shows you what happens in a normal year.
Bargaining Updates and Salary Schedules
Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) has started talks with its largest labor group, the Tacoma Education Association (TEA), representing certified teachers, office professionals and professional technical staff.
Construction Project
Thank you voters, for approving our 2020 bond measure to replace or renovate 8 more aging neighborhood schools across Tacoma.
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By The Numbers
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Innovative Schools
10185
Registered Volunteers
1652
Enrolled Preschoolers
89.9
Graduation Rate
57
Schools
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Strategic Plan
This is the road map that drives our work to ensure the success of Every Student. Every Day.
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Measuring the Whole Child
Whole children know how to read, write and solve math problems. Whole children are also socially strong, emotionally resilient, advocators, and self-determined. Whole children know how to build quality relationships with each other as critical thinkers and learners.
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Innovative Schools
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After School Programs
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Volunteers