Welcome to the seventh edition of Foundations for Our Future news, where we share updates on how Puyallup School District is building, improving, and planning great spaces for students to learn and grow.
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Welcome to the seventh edition of Foundations for Our Future News, where we share updates on how Puyallup School District is building, improving, and planning great spaces for students to learn and grow.
For more information and project updates, visit www.puyallupsd.org/capital or follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @PSDFoundationsForOurFuture.
Understanding the PHS Indoor Pool Dehumidification Systems and Facility Costs
At the March 13, 2026, School Board study session, the Puyallup High School pool was removed from the list of proposed budget reductions.
Aquatic facilities provide important student programs, but they are also among the district’s most expensive and complex buildings to operate. A major cost driver at Puyallup High School is the pool building’s dehumidification system, which is essential for protecting the facility and maintaining indoor air quality.
Thanks to voter support for the 2024 Capital Levy, several improvements are already scheduled for summer 2026, including:
Pool pump, motor, and filtration upgrades
Cooling tower refurbishment
LED lighting re‑lamp
These projects support daily operations. However, additional large‑scale building renewals are projected over the next six years. Current estimates total approximately $8.9 million, of which $4.4 million is needed immediately for a new dehumidification system. This amount exceeds the funding currently available for the pool.
Future unfunded needs include:
Dehumidification system replacement
HVAC water‑source heat pumps and controls
Boiler replacements
Pool resurfacing
Additional lighting upgrades
Future cooling tower replacement
Major projects on this scale typically require future voter‑approved bond or levy funding.
Learn more about PSD’s Aquatic Centers and changes that community-led committees have proposed over the past ten years on our website.
Zeiger Elementary Playground Upgrade Scheduled for This Summer
Playtime is getting a major upgrade at Zeiger Elementary, and it’s a big step forward! The new paved walking path around the field is already open, improving access and reducing muddy winter messes, and this summer the entire playground will be replaced with updated equipment, improved drainage, and accessible surfacing funded by the 2024 voter-approved Capital Levy. These improvements focus on safety, durability, and inclusive access for all students.
Read the full story to learn more about what’s coming this summer on our website.
PSD Recognized for Significant Year 2 Energy Cost Savings
The Commercial Strategic Energy Management (CSEM) program supports school districts in reducing energy use through continuous improvements in facility operations and staff engagement. We’re celebrating a strong year of energy savings across the district. Through the district’s PowerED Energy Management Program and partnership with Puget Sound Energy (PSE), grant year two (GY2), PSD saved 1,211,301 kWh (kilowatt-hours) and 27,858 therms in Natural Gas. This achievement provided a total incentive payout of $76,000, and PSE estimated the district saved about $205,797 in avoided utility costs. Since the start of grant year one (GY1), the total incentive earned is $162,000, with a total of $356,200 in avoided utility cost. These results reflect the ongoing commitment to efficient facility operations, responsible stewardship of public resources, and long-term cost management that benefits students, staff, and the community. We are excited for the challenges ahead as we work to achieve more efficiency in grant year three (GY3) of the CSEM program.
Landscaping at Fruitland Completes Traffic Improvement Project
Fruitland Elementary is in full bloom. The new landscaping at Fruitland marks the final step in the campus traffic improvement project funded by the 2024 Capital Levy. Crews recently completed the finishing touches around the updated parking areas, adding thoughtfully selected, Washington-native and drought-tolerant plants designed to thrive in our climate. These low-maintenance plantings support pollinators, provide year-round greenery, and are built to handle the everyday activity of a busy school campus, bringing both function and lasting beauty to the improvements.
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