Puyallup School District

Puyallup School District
Location
Puyallup
, Pierce County, Washington
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoA Tradition of Excellence
GradesKindergarten through 12th grade
SuperintendentDr. John Polm
Asst. superintendent(s)Dr. Vince Pecchia (Assistant Superintendent for Equity and Instructional Leadership)

Corine Pennington (Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support Services)

Amie Brandmire (Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Employee Relations)

Mario Casello (Assistant Superintendent for Operations)
School boardPuyallup School Board (elected)
NCES District ID5306960[1]
Students and staff
Students22,534
Faculty1,560 certificated staff, 1,450 classified staff, 570 substitute personnel
Other information
Websitewww.puyallupsd.org

Puyallup School District is a school district that supports the city of Puyallup, Washington, United States, and its surrounding areas. It was the third school district formed in the state of Washington.[2] It is the 8th largest school district in Washington. The district has 22 elementary schools, seven junior high schools, three senior high schools and an alternative school, which together serve over 22,534 students. The district employs more than 1,560 certificated, 1,450 classified staff, and 570 substitute personnel.[3]

The current superintendent of the Puyallup School District is Dr. John Polm,[4] who became the superintendent in July 2020 after the retirement of his predecessor, Dr. Tim Yeomans.[5]

  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Puyallup School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  2. ^ "Schools". puyallupsd.ss11.sharpschool.com. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "About Our District". puyallupsd.ss11.sharpschool.com. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "Superintendent's Office". puyallupsd.ss11.sharpschool.com. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "Dr. John Polm is Puyallup's current superintendent". puyallupsd.ss11.sharpschool.com. Retrieved April 27, 2021.