Newsroom
![Kaleen Dickens, Wainwright Intermediate Cook Manager]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614619506/tacomak12waus/uhm3nde3xwzbanisbkuy/154532546_4137915826242452_6308777951100699445_o.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614619506/tacomak12waus/uhm3nde3xwzbanisbkuy/154532546_4137915826242452_6308777951100699445_o.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614619506/tacomak12waus/uhm3nde3xwzbanisbkuy/154532546_4137915826242452_6308777951100699445_o.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614619506/tacomak12waus/uhm3nde3xwzbanisbkuy/154532546_4137915826242452_6308777951100699445_o.jpg","width":1200}])
Classified School Employees Week
We appreciate our classified employees! During Classified School Employees Week, we’re highlighting some of the work they do – and the heart they bring – to their roles and our students.
More Tacoma Schools Stories . . .
![Tacoma Online enrollment now open for next school year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611281870/tacomak12waus/xz1lzaxo5bh1pt18sl82/TOLupdate_hero.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611281870/tacomak12waus/xz1lzaxo5bh1pt18sl82/TOLupdate_hero.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611281870/tacomak12waus/xz1lzaxo5bh1pt18sl82/TOLupdate_hero.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1611281870/tacomak12waus/xz1lzaxo5bh1pt18sl82/TOLupdate_hero.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611281870/tacomak12waus/xz1lzaxo5bh1pt18sl82/TOLupdate_hero.png","width":1440}])
![McCarver Primary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1613671518/tacomak12waus/r3rjyphknyrlck7mh1of/McCarver-Primary.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1613671518/tacomak12waus/r3rjyphknyrlck7mh1of/McCarver-Primary.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1613671518/tacomak12waus/r3rjyphknyrlck7mh1of/McCarver-Primary.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1613671518/tacomak12waus/r3rjyphknyrlck7mh1of/McCarver-Primary.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1613671518/tacomak12waus/r3rjyphknyrlck7mh1of/McCarver-Primary.png","width":1440}])
![Stafford Elementary teacher Matt Wood wins Golden Apple Award for innovative approach to P.E.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1613676890/tacomak12waus/xdkkl8ddcve7miumvnmf/MattWood_GoldenApple.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1613676890/tacomak12waus/xdkkl8ddcve7miumvnmf/MattWood_GoldenApple.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1613676890/tacomak12waus/xdkkl8ddcve7miumvnmf/MattWood_GoldenApple.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1613676890/tacomak12waus/xdkkl8ddcve7miumvnmf/MattWood_GoldenApple.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1613676890/tacomak12waus/xdkkl8ddcve7miumvnmf/MattWood_GoldenApple.png","width":1440}])
![Wilson High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611939939/tacomak12waus/ssdx9w1uvlrequdcphf3/WilsonHero_012921.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611939939/tacomak12waus/ssdx9w1uvlrequdcphf3/WilsonHero_012921.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611939939/tacomak12waus/ssdx9w1uvlrequdcphf3/WilsonHero_012921.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1611939939/tacomak12waus/ssdx9w1uvlrequdcphf3/WilsonHero_012921.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611939939/tacomak12waus/ssdx9w1uvlrequdcphf3/WilsonHero_012921.png","width":1440}])
![Students in grades 3-12 expected to start in-person learning in March]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1613069046/tacomak12waus/ufzy0l5jlpqbz37uv5i1/3-12HybridHeader_021021.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1613069046/tacomak12waus/ufzy0l5jlpqbz37uv5i1/3-12HybridHeader_021021.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1613069046/tacomak12waus/ufzy0l5jlpqbz37uv5i1/3-12HybridHeader_021021.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1613069046/tacomak12waus/ufzy0l5jlpqbz37uv5i1/3-12HybridHeader_021021.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1613069046/tacomak12waus/ufzy0l5jlpqbz37uv5i1/3-12HybridHeader_021021.png","width":1440}])
![NEW: Students in middle and high school can take their own daily COVID-19 health survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1613069096/tacomak12waus/ninp58fowmvjmcq0kmkf/FamilyApp_0211021.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1613069096/tacomak12waus/ninp58fowmvjmcq0kmkf/FamilyApp_0211021.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1613069096/tacomak12waus/ninp58fowmvjmcq0kmkf/FamilyApp_0211021.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1613069096/tacomak12waus/ninp58fowmvjmcq0kmkf/FamilyApp_0211021.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1613069096/tacomak12waus/ninp58fowmvjmcq0kmkf/FamilyApp_0211021.png","width":1440}])
School Construction News
![Fawcett entry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614369110/tacomak12waus/h1xqqfj3zirxzckdhfuo/Fawcett.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614369110/tacomak12waus/h1xqqfj3zirxzckdhfuo/Fawcett.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614369110/tacomak12waus/h1xqqfj3zirxzckdhfuo/Fawcett.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1614369110/tacomak12waus/h1xqqfj3zirxzckdhfuo/Fawcett.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1614369110/tacomak12waus/h1xqqfj3zirxzckdhfuo/Fawcett.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614369110/tacomak12waus/h1xqqfj3zirxzckdhfuo/Fawcett.jpg","width":1732}])
![Check out the new Skyline Elementary School design]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1612569095/tacomak12waus/wqhi6fuunovirfvdszhd/Skylinemainview.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1612569095/tacomak12waus/wqhi6fuunovirfvdszhd/Skylinemainview.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1612569095/tacomak12waus/wqhi6fuunovirfvdszhd/Skylinemainview.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1612569095/tacomak12waus/wqhi6fuunovirfvdszhd/Skylinemainview.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1612569095/tacomak12waus/wqhi6fuunovirfvdszhd/Skylinemainview.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1612569095/tacomak12waus/wqhi6fuunovirfvdszhd/Skylinemainview.jpg","width":2200}])
![Take a virtual tour of the new Hunt Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1612567620/tacomak12waus/t6ybjdtxhtzfi8osaee4/HuntMSVirtualTour.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1612567620/tacomak12waus/t6ybjdtxhtzfi8osaee4/HuntMSVirtualTour.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1612567620/tacomak12waus/t6ybjdtxhtzfi8osaee4/HuntMSVirtualTour.png","width":670}])
Contact
The Public Information Office serves as a liaison to the community and provides various services to promote effective communication and partnerships.
Tacoma Public Information Office
253-571-1015 info@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Dan Voelpel
Executive Director of Communications
253-571-1015 dvoelpe@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Amber Slate
Administrative Secretary
253-571-1015
aslate@tacoma.k12.wa.us