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As the Puyallup School District continues planning for the restoration of Ferrucci Junior High following the April 4 fire, district leaders are evaluating a financing option that would help keep restoration work and other capital projects moving forward as planned.
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GVJH Events for June 15th - 19th
![A postcard titled "Connections" featuring a man laughing with high school students and a QR Code present on the right side.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780690827/puyallupk12waus/z1wqvj1z3wtb2n7wjbu6/SpringJune2026ConnectionsPostcard.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780690827/puyallupk12waus/z1wqvj1z3wtb2n7wjbu6/SpringJune2026ConnectionsPostcard.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780690827/puyallupk12waus/z1wqvj1z3wtb2n7wjbu6/SpringJune2026ConnectionsPostcard.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780690827/puyallupk12waus/z1wqvj1z3wtb2n7wjbu6/SpringJune2026ConnectionsPostcard.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780690827/puyallupk12waus/z1wqvj1z3wtb2n7wjbu6/SpringJune2026ConnectionsPostcard.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780690827/puyallupk12waus/z1wqvj1z3wtb2n7wjbu6/SpringJune2026ConnectionsPostcard.png","width":2200}])
The Puyallup School District is proud to share the second edition of our Connections digital magazine, featuring stories, updates, and highlights from across our schools and community.
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Puyallup School District honors 123 students in grades 7-12 who earned a varsity letter, completing 150+ hours of community service during the 2025-26 school year.
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Sun Bucks (Summer EBT) is a program that helps eligible families purchase groceries for their children during the summer months when school meals are not available.
PSD selects Kevin Alfano as next superintendent, bringing decades of experience, community‑focused leadership, and a commitment to transparency.
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Families can register their child for free Spanish-dual language education for incoming students in grades K-8 for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more on the Spanish-Dual Language Webpage.
![Middle school and high school students gather and check in at a YMCA Teen Nite event. The photos show diverse teens talking with staff, smiling with friends, and entering the facility together.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767738723/puyallupk12waus/nafcvty2wmmpdtblahen/YMCATeenNite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767738723/puyallupk12waus/nafcvty2wmmpdtblahen/YMCATeenNite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767738723/puyallupk12waus/nafcvty2wmmpdtblahen/YMCATeenNite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767738723/puyallupk12waus/nafcvty2wmmpdtblahen/YMCATeenNite.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1767738723/puyallupk12waus/nafcvty2wmmpdtblahen/YMCATeenNite.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767738723/puyallupk12waus/nafcvty2wmmpdtblahen/YMCATeenNite.png","width":1792}])
Teen Late Night returns Jan. 9 at the Mel Korum YMCA. Free weekly drop-in for grades 9–12 with sports, games, fitness, and safe supervision from 9:30–11:30 p.m.
District Events
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ESC & Zoom
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Kessler Center Tillicum Room and Zoom
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Kessler Center Tillicum Room
Puyallup ARTS: LIVE!
Karshner Center
all day
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Karshner Center
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