Tacoma School District

Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is the third largest district in Washington State serving more than 28,000 children in kindergarten through grade 12. The district has 37 elementary schools, nine middle schools, five comprehensive high schools and 14 alternative learning sites. TPS has more than 3,500 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma.

 

The district has been a "lighthouse" district for many years and often leads the way for the state's 296 districts in piloting new programs and implementing innovative ideas.

 

For further information on the district, see their website: http://www.tacoma.k12.wa.us/

 

For their 2011-2012 calendar please see here:

http://www.tacoma.k12.wa.us/calendar/Calendar%20PDFs/2011-2012%20Teacher%20Calendar.pdf