Welcome to the First Edition of Foundations for Our Future News

We’re proud to bring you the inaugural issue of Foundations for Our Future, the Puyallup School District’s monthly update on capital construction, facilities planning, and long-term infrastructure investments. This newsletter is part of our ongoing effort to be transparent, strategic, and accountable in how we care for the buildings that serve our students, staff, and community every day. 

Each month, you’ll find brief, easy-to-read updates about active construction projects, long-range planning efforts, budget progress, and improvements tied to energy efficiency and environmental safety. Our goal is to keep you informed about the work being done now and the planning underway for the future. 

We believe strong schools are built on strong foundations. Thank you for taking the time to stay engaged. 

For more information and project updates, visit www.puyallupsd.org/capital or follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @PSDFoundationsForOurFuture. 

Districtwide Building and Safety Improvements

Your support enables us to address 906 critical projects districtwide, including building improvements, technology upgrades, safety and security enhancements, and outdoor program improvements. Each project helps meet the evolving needs of our students and staff while improving valuable public infrastructure and the educational experience across the district.

2024 Capital Levy Projects Progress:

• Fruitland Elementary: Traffic improvements with separate bus/parent lanes, added parking, onsite walkways, lighting, and stormwater systems. Parent pick-up/drop-off temporarily shifts to the Kessler Center through November.
• Brouillet Elementary: AV and network upgrades, plus portable ramp replacements.
• Carson Elementary: Siding replacement.
• Edgerton Elementary: Playground replacement with paved walking path and improved accessibility.
• Karshner Elementary: Playground replacement.
• Meeker Elementary: Roof replacement.
• Puyallup High School: Exterior window upgrades, 7th Street NW safety closure pilot, and Library Science Building demolition.
• Rogers High School: Three new portable classrooms, roof eave and sunshade repairs, HVAC and controls, turf replacement, track resurfacing at Ram Field, and Aquatic Center repairs.

To learn more about all projects and ongoing improvements, visit our website at http://www.puyallupsd.org/levy 

Puyallup School District Updates Educational Specifications to Enhance Learning Environments

The Puyallup School District is updating its Educational Specifications (Ed Specs), the foundational documents that will guide how we build and modernize our schools. 

These Ed Specs don’t mean construction will happen right away. Instead, they lay the groundwork for how we design classrooms, labs, libraries, and shared spaces to better support student learning, staff needs, and family connections. 

When future construction is funded through a bond, each school community will help shape the design through Design Advisory Teams (DATs). 

This is the first step in a larger, community-driven process to design schools that reflect what matters most to students, families, and staff. 

Help shape the future of PSD, take our short survey: SURVEY

Read our full story to learn more about Education Specifications and how they support teaching and learning at our neighborhood schools on our website.
 

Where We're Growing

As our community continues to grow, so does the need to understand how new housing developments may impact our schools. Where We’re Growing highlights, residential projects planned within the Puyallup School District’s boundaries. 

We actively track this growth to assess how it may affect student enrollment and building capacity at our neighborhood schools. This information is a critical part of how we plan for the future and ensure our facilities, staffing, and resources keep pace with the families we serve. 

By monitoring development today, we’re better prepared to provide a strong, stable educational experience for every student tomorrow. 

Read full stories and learn more on our website at http://www.puyallupsd.org/growth.