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![A photo of a Puyallup High student smiling in a podcast recording room.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695939522/puyallupk12waus/ou4dtvnkckmcnk7psefc/IPD.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695939522/puyallupk12waus/ou4dtvnkckmcnk7psefc/IPD.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695939522/puyallupk12waus/ou4dtvnkckmcnk7psefc/IPD.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695939522/puyallupk12waus/ou4dtvnkckmcnk7psefc/IPD.png","width":1200}])
In honor of International Podcast Day on September 30, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our student podcasters.
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Regular school attendance plays a vital role in your child's academic and personal growth.
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These workshops are FREE for families of incoming kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year!
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Families interested in having their Kindergarten student tested for highly capable services are encouraged to complete an online application by Oct. 6.
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September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Hispanic-American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to honor the individuals lost to suicide, the millions of people struggling with suicidal ideation, and the families and communities that have been impacted.
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Several times each school year, Patron Tours provide community leaders, parents, and Puyallup community members with the opportunity to see innovative teaching and learning in action and tour district facilities.
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The Healthy Youth Survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, sexual behaviors, abuse, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services.
![A photo of PSD staff taking a photo of a family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694127000/puyallupk12waus/nf10dcqvpbhapsanv5ts/PSDFirstDay20231.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694127000/puyallupk12waus/nf10dcqvpbhapsanv5ts/PSDFirstDay20231.png","width":400}])
Throughout the week, dozens of PSD Staff and Families snapped memories of their students for the first day of the 2023-24 school year!
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The Puyallup Protection Plan (P3) is an optional way for students and parents to avoid a fine if a laptop is accidentally damaged or reduce the replacement cost if a laptop is stolen.
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Apply for free and reduced-priced meals and benefits when school starts to receive available fee reductions.
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We recently launched our redesigned website at our new website address www.puyallupsd.org!
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New bell schedules are in place for this school year!
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