Community Partnerships

Our Community Partnerships Office grows relationships between Tacoma students, families, schools, and the community to further academic success and support the whole child. 

Partnership

Tacoma Public Schools values the support of the non-profit and business community. A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or contract may be in order if we are partnering for a youth program, goods and services, or an internship program.

In support of a school or the district, one-time or recurring donations, as well as facilitating an employee volunteer activity, are welcome!

For more information or to request a meeting, please complete the interest form.

TPS Partnership Interest Form

Shining Star Community Partner Award

The Shining Star Community Partner Award was established in 2014 to acknowledge that when it comes to student success, we cannot do it alone.

We honor a community partner or volunteer each month at a school board meeting to thank them for making a difference in the lives of our students and families.

Volunteer

Whether you are a community member wanting to coach, a parent interested in helping in a classroom, or a motivated college student looking to give back, we want your help!

Learn more and complete volunteer application

Help-A-Student Fund

Help our students in need with a donation to our Help-A-Student fund. Founded in 1970, this fund provides basic necessities and items to help TPS students succeed. 
 

Donate Online

Donate by Check

Make checks payable to Tacoma Public Schools, memo line: Help-A-Student Fund.

Mail to: 
Attn- Finance Department
601 S. 8th St., Room 200
Tacoma, WA 98405

Contact us

Community Partnership
3702 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: 253-571-7980
Email: communitypartnership@tacoma.k12.wa.us