Welcome to our last edition of the Foundations for Our Future News for the 2025-2026 school year, 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.
Senior Spotlight! Meet Spencer Hainey, Rogers High School Senior and Facilities Planning Intern
Rogers High School senior Spencer Hainey is finishing his final year with more than a diploma. Through a year-long internship with the Puyallup School District’s Facilities Planning team, Spencer gained hands-on experience measuring school spaces, creating digital maps, and supporting projects that help keep schools running smoothly.
An avid robotics enthusiast, he says the internship gave him a new understanding of how schools operate behind the scenes and helped prepare him for the future. His advice to others: do not wait to apply.
Congratulations, Spencer, and thank you for helping build strong schools and a strong future!
Homegrown: From Student Intern to Elementary Principal
How One Puyallup High School Graduate Came Full Circle
When students walk through the doors at Meeker Elementary each morning, they are greeted by a principal focused on learning, relationships, and creating opportunities for every child.
What many may not know is that nearly two decades ago, that same principal was a Puyallup High School student experiencing a very different side of education.
Before becoming principal at Meeker Elementary, David Couch spent his high school years interning with Puyallup School District’s Capital Projects and Facilities Planning teams while attending Puyallup High School.
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Levy Dollars at Work: Summer Improvement Projects Across the District
Summer Levy Projects in Full Swing Construction and improvement projects funded by the 2024 Capital Levy are off to a strong start. Throughout the summer, work is taking place across the district to enhance school facilities and student spaces.
Projects include:
Edgemont Junior High: Track and field upgrades
Ballou Junior High: Track and field upgrades
Kalles Junior High: Chiller and HVAC control updates
Carson Elementary: Playground and walking path upgrades
Ridgecrest Elementary: Playground and walking path upgrades
Zeiger Elementary: Playground and walking path upgrades
Meeker Elementary: Lighting upgrades
Woodland Elementary (grant-funded): Solar panel installation
And more projects are in progress.
Follow updates throughout the summer on the Foundations for Our Future website and district social media channels to stay informed about this work.
To learn more about districtwide 2024 Capital Levy improvements, visit www.puyallupsd.org/levy.
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