International Students Day is an international observance of student activism across the world that takes place each year on this day, November 17.

Providing us with an opportunity to pay tribute each year to those who served in our nation’s military, Veterans Day is celebrated each November 11. 

With over 9 million Native Americans in the United States today, from over 500 different federally recognized tribes, and with 29 of those tribes within the state of Washington. PSESD is proud to have the opportunity to celebrate Native American Heritage Month (also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month) and pay tribute to the diversity, rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans in our districts. 

October means that it’s Global Diversity Month, which provides the opportunity to celebrate the melting pot of diverse cultures and ethnicities in America, as well as the vibrant and rich assortment of ethnicities, cultures, heritages, abilities, and experiences that make up our world beyond. 

One child's lost orange shirt has now become a symbol of the annual movement known as Orange Shirt Day, observed each year on September 30.

Celebrated on September 21, The International Day of Peace for 2022 reminds us all to end racism and strive for a more peaceful world.

Public Notice for Puget Sound Educational Service District

Hispanic Heritage Month, often referred to as Latin Heritage Month by the Latinx community, is a global celebration of the rich vibrant contributions, cultures, traditions, and achievements of the Latinx, Hispanic and Latino-identified communities around the world.

Upon this day, it's important that we remember that this observance is not only a reminder of the horrors of slavery as we honor its victims—it's also about our dedication across the globe to ensure that slavery, and the racism that caused it, is abolished once and for all.

Celebrated each August 14, Navajo Code Talkers Day salutes the courageous achievements of the Navajo men who were recruited to the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (August 9) provides us with the chance to promote the rights of Indigenous People worldwide, while also amplifying their voices, cultures, and accomplishments. 

Each year on August 6, Hiroshima Day provides the opportunity to remember the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki while striving toward a more peaceful world…

Local educators honored for excellence in education.

Puget Sound ESD and Superintendent John Welch, are excited to present our community leadership award to Kandelia!