2023 PSD Back-to-School Master Checklist

Click here to learn about the athletic clearance process, academic eligibility, athletic fees, and more.

Required for Grades 9-12: If your child qualifies for free and reduced-priced meals, families are required to submit a Consent to Share survey to receive athletic and participation fee waivers).

Know when and where you need to be!

Bell schedules, including start and end times, and early dismissal times, are available here. Be sure to note this year’s new bell times.

Bus schedules including bus stop locations will be available beginning Aug. 28 via the Traversa Ride 360 system. Traversa Ride360 offers a website and mobile phone app that allows families to look up bus route information. 

The full student calendar, key dates, and the ARTS in Puyallup calendars are now available.

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We are currently hiring for full-time, part-time, and substitute positions!  

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Provided by Right At School, before and after-school childcare for students in preschool through grade six is available at each elementary school.

Classroom assignments for all students will be available on August 29.

Elementary families will be emailed teacher assignments and secondary schedules will be available via Schoology or HAC. Students registered after August 25 will be notified at the time of registration or a few days after.

All students will follow the 3.25 early dismissal schedule for Sept. 11. Join us at the WA State Fairgrounds for Puyallup Schools Education Day. Meet 'Millie' and learn about district programs and offerings.  

On our Family Apps Portal, you can easily find log in links for our most frequently used applications and systems.

Apply for free and reduced-priced meals and benefits when school starts to receive available fee reductions. 

All currently eligible families need to reapply for meal benefits annually. Applications approved from the past school year will expire on October 16th, 2023.  To ensure a smooth transition, students will need to reapply for meal benefits for the 2023-24 school year prior to the expiration date. Additional benefits and reduced fees are available for families who qualify through this application.

Qualified students may also obtain reduced fees for ASB cards, student device coverage protection, athletic fees, and more. Those who believe they may qualify should also apply for benefits when school starts to receive available fee reductions. To apply and/or reapply, visit www.EZMealApp.com.

Free and Reduced Requirements for Grades 9-12

If your child qualifies for free and reduced-priced meals, families are required to submit a Consent to Share form to receive athletic and participation fee waivers. The form can be accessed via https://bit.ly/3z1wEYE.

USDA Community Eligibility Provision or Meals for Washington Students Act

*The following schools qualify for free school meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision or Meals for Washington Students Act:

• Carson 
• Firgrove
• Hunt
• Karshner
• Meeker
• Pope
• Spinning
• Stewart
• Sunrise
• Walker HS
• Waller Road
• Wildwood
• Woodland
• Zeiger

Although meals are free for all students at these schools, families are still strongly encouraged to complete meal benefit applications to receive additional benefits and support qualifications for these programs.

Join us for our PSD Health and Community Resources on September 23 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Rogers High School, 12801 86th Ave. E.

We will be offering sports physicals, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, health and wellness checks, and dental screenings. There will also be free community resources and information available.

Like textbooks and other school property, students are responsible for the appropriate care of their devices. 

Laptop repair or replacement can be costly. The Puyallup Protection Plan is an optional way for students and parents to avoid a fine if a laptop is accidentally damaged. 

Visit www.puyallupsd.org/P3 for more information and learn how to purchase or decline the optional protection plan.

To pay for school meals, set up low balance notifications, or monitor student meal account purchases, visit www.EZschoolpay.com.

USDA Community Eligibility Provision or Meals for Washington Students Act

*The following schools qualify for free school meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision or Meals for Washington Students Act:

• Carson 
• Firgrove
• Hunt
• Karshner
• Meeker
• Pope
• Spinning
• Stewart
• Sunrise
• Walker HS
• Waller Road
• Wildwood
• Woodland
• Zeiger

Although meals are free for all students at these schools, families are still strongly encouraged to complete meal benefit applications to receive additional benefits and support qualifications for these programs.

Registration is underway for all new students entering grades K-12.

If your child will be five years old on or before August 31, they are eligible to start Kindergarten in the fall. Parents are encouraged to enroll their children online as soon as possible. 

Check individual school websites for main office hours.