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about High schoolers can participate in Student Government Day
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about Seniors may receive guaranteed admission letters from partner colleges
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about Prepare now for SAT & PSAT exams in October
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about View the TPS Back-to-School Guide
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about Free Summer Late Nights program for middle and high schoolers
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about Gesa Credit Union partnership results in $20,000 donation to support Tacoma Public Schools
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about Ways to connect with kids at home
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about Students and families invited to join Summer Reading Challenge
Every Student. Every Day.
Mental Health Resources
Our schools have skilled counselors who can help with academic, career and social-emotional guidance.
Apply to SOTA
Is your 8th grader interested in the arts, sciences and engineering? Applications for the class of 2025 are available online
Academic Equity & Access
Our initial focus is a toolkit for staff providing resources and professional development to understand and address issues of equity and academic excellence across the district.
Athletics & Activites
Tacoma Public Schools Athletic Department has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service. FinalForms allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students from your phone, tablet, or home computer.
Advanced Programs
Tacoma Technology Help Desk
See Something, Say Something
The number one way to prevent school violence is to report it. Call 911 first, then notify your school.
We're Hiring!
Join Team TPS! We're hiring multiple positions across the district.
Tacoma Flex
High school students can increase the flexibility in their schedule by taking two classes online while completing the rest of their classes in person.