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![A teacher wearing a 'Cat in the Hat' Hat reading a book to students. Text overlay: Summer Storytime Series.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745879075/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745879075/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745879075/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745879075/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":1080}])
![A 6-photo collage of ceramic bowls created by Puyallup School District Students and information about the Empty Bowls Fundraiser and emblem in the bottom-right corner that says Family and Community Engagement.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745868075/puyallupk12waus/wdnwimfv2z8anpxncabe/EmptyBowlsFunraiser.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745868075/puyallupk12waus/wdnwimfv2z8anpxncabe/EmptyBowlsFunraiser.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745868075/puyallupk12waus/wdnwimfv2z8anpxncabe/EmptyBowlsFunraiser.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745868075/puyallupk12waus/wdnwimfv2z8anpxncabe/EmptyBowlsFunraiser.png","width":1080}])
![Emerald Ridge High School ASL team members and coach pose with medals and a trophy after earning top honors at the CTE State Competition. Banner reads 'Excellence in Action' and 'Read More at PuyallupSD.org' with Academic Excellence emblem.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":1792}])
![Ferrucci Junior High student Maisie Elliott, wearing a red USA wrestling uniform, smiles proudly after a match. Text reads: 'Heart of a Champion – Ferrucci Junior High Student to Represent Team USA Wrestling. Read More at PuyallupSD.org.' The Puyallup School District and Family & Community Engagement logos are also displayed.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":1792}])
![a group of people holding their hands in the middle of a huddle with information about the Puyallup School District Community Resource Fair.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":1792}])
![Smiling student raises hand at a conference celebrating Latinx leadership. The image features a banner stating 'Honoring Culture, Building Confidence: District Hosts Conference to Empower Latinx Student Leaders.' 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/v1745432032/puyallupk12waus/mmru3mbespypxeigrmly/LaChispaConference.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745432032/puyallupk12waus/mmru3mbespypxeigrmly/LaChispaConference.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745432032/puyallupk12waus/mmru3mbespypxeigrmly/LaChispaConference.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745432032/puyallupk12waus/mmru3mbespypxeigrmly/LaChispaConference.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745432032/puyallupk12waus/mmru3mbespypxeigrmly/LaChispaConference.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745432032/puyallupk12waus/mmru3mbespypxeigrmly/LaChispaConference.png","width":1792}])
![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 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}])
![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}])
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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6th
Largest District in Washington
23,110
Enrolled Students
4,100
Employees
34
Schools
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