PSESD News

On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas received notice from President Lincoln that slavery had been abolished — two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The official holiday of Juneteenth marks this date, and it has since become a larger celebration.

With a wide array of fun events including food, fun, live music, games, speakers, education, voting registration opportunities, and more, don’t miss the chance to join in one of these exciting 2025 Juneteenth celebrations across Puget Sound!

The Puyallup School District continues its tradition of honoring students who make a difference through service. Now in its ninth year, the Varsity Letter in Volunteer Service program recognizes students who have dedicated significant time to supporting their communities.

Today, we honor the legacy of D-Day, and the legacy of the brave men and women who took part.

Maryan Abdow, who is the Quality Engagement Specialist for Secondary Education at Foster High School in the Tukwila School District, has been selected as the PSESD Regional Classified School Employee of the Year!

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which commemorates the events of June 1969, when supporters of the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in New York City, rose up to protest police persecution and harassment against LGBTQ people. The uprising marked the beginning of a movement to outlaw laws and practices that discriminated against LGBTQ Americans.

Andy Vanderpool teaches social studies at Franklin Pierce High School in the Franklin Pierce School District. After twelve years of teaching, he has been National Board Certified for one year.