Family Engagement
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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For many students, attending a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school is a crucial next step on their path to fulfilling their career and life dreams. Families can support their child's higher education goals by joining TPS for our annual College Tours for Families.
Tacoma Public Schools’ Community Partnership Office is organizing tours of eight outstanding local colleges. Each visit includes a customized tour and presentation from college staff on the admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, and college life unique to each school. These tours are designed for students and families to learn together.
Register now for UPS tour on March 27
- University of Puget Sound – Wednesday, March 27th – 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
- Dinner provided by College Success Foundation; sign-up required during registration to ensure an accurate head count for catering.
April and May College Tours for Families will include University of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma Community College, Pacific Lutheran University and Evergreen Tacoma.
Connections & Conversations
Our Community Partnership Office hosts a monthly virtual gathering for parents, families, and caregivers to discuss important education and youth hot topics with experts and spotlight TPS tools and community programs tools to help their students succeed.
Join Us for our two-part College Tours for FAMILIES annual event where our outstanding education partners - Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, and Pierce College will provide virtual college tours for TPS students and families.
The virtual event is at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 12. Register here.
Come learn about:
- the admissions process
- financial aid and scholarships
- available programs & classes
- upcoming events
Contact us
Community Partnership
302 S. 9th Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 253-571-7980
Email: communitypartnership@tacoma.k12.wa.us