Puyallup School District

On August 6th, our Human Resources and Recruiting team hosted its second annual summer job fair at the Kessler Center, drawing over 120 career seekers from across the Puget Sound Region. The event was an overwhelming success, providing an invaluable opportunity for prospective employees and our district to connect. During the job fair, the recruiting staff conducted more than 70 on-site interviews for classified positions, focusing on essential roles such as paraeducators, Food Service, and Transportation personnel. On August 6th, our Human Resources and Recruiting team hosted its second annual summer job fair at the Kessler Center, drawing over 120 career seekers from across the Puget Sound Region. The event was an overwhelming success, providing an invaluable opportunity for prospective employees and our district to connect. Since the conclusion of the job fair, our dedicated Human Resources staff has been actively assisting applicants in navigating the application process. They have been ensuring candidates meet minimum requirements, conducting thorough telephone reference checks, and diligently preparing hiring recommendations as we approach the start of the school year.

This summer, the EdTech Department hired over 20 PSD students and recent graduates as tech assistants. The tech assistants spent the summer working at various schools across the district, updating and cleaning laptops, and ensuring all technology is prepared for this upcoming school year. Thank you EdTech and their tech assistants for fostering an environment that supports a seamless transition for our teachers and students!

Are you seeking a career change? Come to the Kessler Center this Tuesday for our Summer Job Fair and learn more about our job openings, benefits, and the district!

Congratulations to Firgrove Elementary and Aylen Junior High, who recently earned recognition from the Association of Washington School Principals for elevating student voices! Learn more about this inaugural award and the criteria they met to earn the honor. https://ow.ly/SXxJ50SEGq4

Congratulations to the following schools for recently earning recognition from the Washington State Board of Education for exceptional student support during the 2021-22 school year! ✅Hunt Elementary ✅Northwood Elementary ✅Ridgecrest Elementary ✅Woodland Elementary ✅Puyallup High Read more about the award and the criteria the schools met to be recognized. https://ow.ly/5pTz50SBPjf

DEADLINE EXTENSION! (Please share our post with your network) Participate in creating public funding decisions – volunteer on our Bond Advisory Committee! The Bond Advisory Committee wants you to help guide critical public school facility funding and future bond initiatives this fall. We’re calling on parents, students, businesses, and community members—including homeowners without children currently attending our schools to volunteer! Bonds are essential for building projects and require a 60% plus one voter approval rating. Help us review the facts and determine if our school facilities need upgrades and should be put to a public vote. These choices directly impact the quality and safety of our school buildings and could potentially affect property taxes for thousands of Puyallup and Edgewood homeowners. Apply by August 23, 2024. Apply Now > https://bit.ly/3WhQyuf For more information about the Bond Advisory Committee, visit the web page at HTTP://www.puyallupsd.org/BAC.

Are you seeking a new career and passionate about serving children and the community? Join us on Tuesday, August 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Kessler Center as we will host a summer job fair.

We wish you a joyful and festive celebration on this 4th of July, marking the anniversary of the United States' declaration of independence.

As a reminder, all school and district offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Earlier this week at our Board of Directors Meeting, we recognized 56 notable staff members who retired at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Read more about these amazing individuals who, all together, contributed over 500 years of service to our students, staff, families, and community members of our district. 👇 https://ow.ly/pEa850Snn5r