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![A student from Walker High smiles in front of a school bell monument after winning the Pierce County Slam Poetry contest. The image features a banner stating 'Student Recognition: Walker High Student Wins Pierce County Slam Poetry Content.' A Puyallup School District logo and an 'Academic Excellence' badge are also present, along with a link to learn more at PuyallupSD.org]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745360412/puyallupk12waus/wkfgb3rt8h1iynqs2gny/WalkerStudentWinsPierceCountySlamPoetryContest.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745360412/puyallupk12waus/wkfgb3rt8h1iynqs2gny/WalkerStudentWinsPierceCountySlamPoetryContest.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745360412/puyallupk12waus/wkfgb3rt8h1iynqs2gny/WalkerStudentWinsPierceCountySlamPoetryContest.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745360412/puyallupk12waus/wkfgb3rt8h1iynqs2gny/WalkerStudentWinsPierceCountySlamPoetryContest.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745360412/puyallupk12waus/wkfgb3rt8h1iynqs2gny/WalkerStudentWinsPierceCountySlamPoetryContest.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745360412/puyallupk12waus/wkfgb3rt8h1iynqs2gny/WalkerStudentWinsPierceCountySlamPoetryContest.png","width":1792}])
![A Fruitland Elementary volunteer helping a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744915256/puyallupk12waus/cncmx0xdulk965bati3f/PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek2025.png","width":1792}])
![A group of class of 2024 PSD high school graduates in caps and gowns smile proudly. Text overlay reads: “Class of 2025 Graduation Dates and Times. Read More at PuyallupSD.org.” A banner in the corner says “Academic Excellence” with an icon of a graduation cap.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745012428/puyallupk12waus/qs0ntcsqdfie1srcdenv/Classof2025GraduationDatesandTimes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745012428/puyallupk12waus/qs0ntcsqdfie1srcdenv/Classof2025GraduationDatesandTimes.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745012428/puyallupk12waus/qs0ntcsqdfie1srcdenv/Classof2025GraduationDatesandTimes.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745012428/puyallupk12waus/qs0ntcsqdfie1srcdenv/Classof2025GraduationDatesandTimes.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745012428/puyallupk12waus/qs0ntcsqdfie1srcdenv/Classof2025GraduationDatesandTimes.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745012428/puyallupk12waus/qs0ntcsqdfie1srcdenv/Classof2025GraduationDatesandTimes.png","width":1792}])
![District nurse Yolanda Sommers stands smiling in front of a building. Text overlay reads: “Staff Recognition – District Nurse Earns Life Saving Statewide Recognition. Read More at PuyallupSD.org.” A badge in the corner says “Staff Development, Culture, and Satisfaction.”]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745009894/puyallupk12waus/p8ulyvpfujpncoxqcqmq/DistrictNurseEarnsLifeSavingStatewideRecognitionOG.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745009894/puyallupk12waus/p8ulyvpfujpncoxqcqmq/DistrictNurseEarnsLifeSavingStatewideRecognitionOG.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745009894/puyallupk12waus/p8ulyvpfujpncoxqcqmq/DistrictNurseEarnsLifeSavingStatewideRecognitionOG.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745009894/puyallupk12waus/p8ulyvpfujpncoxqcqmq/DistrictNurseEarnsLifeSavingStatewideRecognitionOG.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745009894/puyallupk12waus/p8ulyvpfujpncoxqcqmq/DistrictNurseEarnsLifeSavingStatewideRecognitionOG.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745009894/puyallupk12waus/p8ulyvpfujpncoxqcqmq/DistrictNurseEarnsLifeSavingStatewideRecognitionOG.png","width":1792}])
![Four Zeiger Elementary Students reading a book under a table.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744666161/puyallupk12waus/qoz3plytyki71ndpmxd7/stakeholdersurveydata2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744666161/puyallupk12waus/qoz3plytyki71ndpmxd7/stakeholdersurveydata2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744666161/puyallupk12waus/qoz3plytyki71ndpmxd7/stakeholdersurveydata2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744666161/puyallupk12waus/qoz3plytyki71ndpmxd7/stakeholdersurveydata2025.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744666161/puyallupk12waus/qoz3plytyki71ndpmxd7/stakeholdersurveydata2025.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744666161/puyallupk12waus/qoz3plytyki71ndpmxd7/stakeholdersurveydata2025.png","width":2200}])
![A Karshner Elementary Dual Language Teacher and Student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743794591/puyallupk12waus/nnlky7ser0hwibeyifbu/multilingualduallanguagefair.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743794591/puyallupk12waus/nnlky7ser0hwibeyifbu/multilingualduallanguagefair.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743794591/puyallupk12waus/nnlky7ser0hwibeyifbu/multilingualduallanguagefair.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743794591/puyallupk12waus/nnlky7ser0hwibeyifbu/multilingualduallanguagefair.png","width":1080}])
![Dr. Polm Headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708016511/puyallupk12waus/fcoz0nh8fl56kfxueuvu/JohnPolmOG.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708016511/puyallupk12waus/fcoz0nh8fl56kfxueuvu/JohnPolmOG.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708016511/puyallupk12waus/fcoz0nh8fl56kfxueuvu/JohnPolmOG.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708016511/puyallupk12waus/fcoz0nh8fl56kfxueuvu/JohnPolmOG.png","width":1080}])
![a graphic with information about the PSD Board approving to run Proposition 1 on April 22, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739987638/puyallupk12waus/vmffktaykcoz17fa6owc/Electionupdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739987638/puyallupk12waus/vmffktaykcoz17fa6owc/Electionupdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739987638/puyallupk12waus/vmffktaykcoz17fa6owc/Electionupdate.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739987638/puyallupk12waus/vmffktaykcoz17fa6owc/Electionupdate.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739987638/puyallupk12waus/vmffktaykcoz17fa6owc/Electionupdate.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739987638/puyallupk12waus/vmffktaykcoz17fa6owc/Electionupdate.png","width":1792}])
![A graphic promoting the 2025 Vesey/Munson Art Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742507724/puyallupk12waus/zrqlrlv1sw4wai7jp58s/2025VeseyMunsonArtShow.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742507724/puyallupk12waus/zrqlrlv1sw4wai7jp58s/2025VeseyMunsonArtShow.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742507724/puyallupk12waus/zrqlrlv1sw4wai7jp58s/2025VeseyMunsonArtShow.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742507724/puyallupk12waus/zrqlrlv1sw4wai7jp58s/2025VeseyMunsonArtShow.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742507724/puyallupk12waus/zrqlrlv1sw4wai7jp58s/2025VeseyMunsonArtShow.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742507724/puyallupk12waus/zrqlrlv1sw4wai7jp58s/2025VeseyMunsonArtShow.png","width":1792}])
A Tradition of Excellence
Embracing a New School Year with Purpose and Unity
As we embark on a new school year, I am filled with enthusiasm and anticipation for the opportunities that lie ahead. Our commitment to cultivating potential and empowering achievement is unwavering, guiding our efforts to provide a world-class education for every student in our district.
In the spirit of our strategic plan, family and community engagement remain essential components of our continued success. By working together, we build a solid foundation for our students, promoting growth and development both academically, socially and personally.
As your superintendent, I am deeply committed to serve this community and work alongside our dedicated staff, families, and community members. I am confident that together, we will make the 2024-2025 school year a tremendous success.
Dr. John PolmSuperintendentPuyallup School District
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At a Glance
6th
Largest District in Washington
23,110
Enrolled Students
4,100
Employees
34
Schools
145,542
District Residents