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Register for Kindergarten!
Kindergarten enrollment is now open for the 2026-27 school year! If your child will be 5 years old by August 31, it's time to enroll them in Tahoma School District.
Staff Spotlight: Cristina Azizeh
In this month's Staff Spotlight, we're highlighting THS accounting and personal finance teacher, Cristina Azizeh! Click the "Read More" button below to learn all about Cristina.
Tahoma one of Top 25 districts in WA
Tahoma School District has been named one of the top 25 school districts in Washington for Academic Achievement by OSPI! Find out more by clicking the link below.
Go Bears!
Want to know when the Bears are playing next, or need to get some tickets? Click the link below to visit our athletics website and see the schedule for every THS team!
Tahoma By the Numbers
The numbers are clear: Tahoma School District is a great place to learn, grow and work.
Check out each of the panels to learn about our students, families, staff members and business operations.
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9,286 Students
Our students have many backgrounds, cultures and abilities—that's what make us who we are.
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1,160 Employees
We have 583 certificated staff, like teachers, and 579 classified staff, who support our schools and students.
![66 Family Languages]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715101069/tahomasdus/tqmz6lp1h0ccsyxzwdu9/Languages.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715101069/tahomasdus/tqmz6lp1h0ccsyxzwdu9/Languages.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715101069/tahomasdus/tqmz6lp1h0ccsyxzwdu9/Languages.jpg","width":800}])
66 Family Languages
The top five languages spoken are English, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian and Mandarin.
![9 Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715101118/tahomasdus/uqj79s4f1qqdslgrsapj/Schools.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715101118/tahomasdus/uqj79s4f1qqdslgrsapj/Schools.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715101118/tahomasdus/uqj79s4f1qqdslgrsapj/Schools.jpg","width":800}])
9 Schools
Tahoma School District has one high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools.
![$142M Annual Budget]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715113256/tahomasdus/rhnfgiphy7ha31qkmfhr/Budget.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715113256/tahomasdus/rhnfgiphy7ha31qkmfhr/Budget.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715113256/tahomasdus/rhnfgiphy7ha31qkmfhr/Budget.jpg","width":800}])
$197M Annual Budget
Tahoma receives funding from three sources: Washington State, the Federal Government, and local property taxpayers.
Our Tahoma Story
![Amanda Schaefer standing outside of MVMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774294434/tahomasdus/jhjjoerclhogrodzyk8g/CristinaAzizeh-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774294434/tahomasdus/jhjjoerclhogrodzyk8g/CristinaAzizeh-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774294434/tahomasdus/jhjjoerclhogrodzyk8g/CristinaAzizeh-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774294434/tahomasdus/jhjjoerclhogrodzyk8g/CristinaAzizeh-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774294434/tahomasdus/jhjjoerclhogrodzyk8g/CristinaAzizeh-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774294434/tahomasdus/jhjjoerclhogrodzyk8g/CristinaAzizeh-2.jpg","width":2048}])
![The THS bear mascot surrounded by graphics of winter sports]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773160571/tahomasdus/ulxaprljf4excfyw7rhb/Spring26thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773160571/tahomasdus/ulxaprljf4excfyw7rhb/Spring26thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773160571/tahomasdus/ulxaprljf4excfyw7rhb/Spring26thumbnail.png","width":800}])
![Sonia Servantes smiling in front of the District Office]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772737363/tahomasdus/eaxeawksckz3equaczy6/Sonia.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772737363/tahomasdus/eaxeawksckz3equaczy6/Sonia.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772737363/tahomasdus/eaxeawksckz3equaczy6/Sonia.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772737363/tahomasdus/eaxeawksckz3equaczy6/Sonia.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772737363/tahomasdus/eaxeawksckz3equaczy6/Sonia.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772737363/tahomasdus/eaxeawksckz3equaczy6/Sonia.jpg","width":2048}])
![Amanda Schaefer standing outside of MVMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771967841/tahomasdus/sib94efbpdtca9oaq557/Amanda.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771967841/tahomasdus/sib94efbpdtca9oaq557/Amanda.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771967841/tahomasdus/sib94efbpdtca9oaq557/Amanda.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771967841/tahomasdus/sib94efbpdtca9oaq557/Amanda.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771967841/tahomasdus/sib94efbpdtca9oaq557/Amanda.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771967841/tahomasdus/sib94efbpdtca9oaq557/Amanda.jpg","width":2048}])
![Photo of Tyler Boche standing in front of THS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769106360/tahomasdus/e2l0t6cip5vid0vpvqvk/Boche.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769106360/tahomasdus/e2l0t6cip5vid0vpvqvk/Boche.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769106360/tahomasdus/e2l0t6cip5vid0vpvqvk/Boche.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769106360/tahomasdus/e2l0t6cip5vid0vpvqvk/Boche.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769106360/tahomasdus/e2l0t6cip5vid0vpvqvk/Boche.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769106360/tahomasdus/e2l0t6cip5vid0vpvqvk/Boche.jpg","width":2048}])
![Monica Sandoval smiling in a hallway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765824492/tahomasdus/jfhoahr63okhmgrl8pgl/SandovalThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765824492/tahomasdus/jfhoahr63okhmgrl8pgl/SandovalThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765824492/tahomasdus/jfhoahr63okhmgrl8pgl/SandovalThumbnail.png","width":800}])
What's Happening?
Announcements
![Important Staff and Family Input Needed: K-12 structure options and future bond priorities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774974109/tahomasdus/yc1y5gdq6i3w7iea9wlw/CFCUpdate1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774974109/tahomasdus/yc1y5gdq6i3w7iea9wlw/CFCUpdate1.png","width":512}])
Upcoming Community Events to get input about K-12 structure options, managing THS crowding and future bond priorities.
![New Principals Joining Tahoma Elementary and Glacier Park Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718045452/tahomasdus/nakrqvidgvcchces7irw/announcement-icon-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718045452/tahomasdus/nakrqvidgvcchces7irw/announcement-icon-2.png","width":512}]){kind=icon}
Please help us welcome Jeff Byrnes and Tim Harris to Tahoma!
![School Board Announcement thumbnail]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714415022/tahomasdus/hkbz4f8fkqukzmrpqs5n/SchoolBoard.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714415022/tahomasdus/hkbz4f8fkqukzmrpqs5n/SchoolBoard.png","width":512}])
The Tahoma School Board will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, March 24 at Central Services (25720 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE).
The Tahoma School Board will hold a work study on Tuesday, March 17 at Central Services (25720 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE).
![Important Update About Capital Facilities Committee Work]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773201697/tahomasdus/odeatpnscv775xpwsnch/CFCUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773201697/tahomasdus/odeatpnscv775xpwsnch/CFCUpdate.png","width":512}])
After meeting for 18 months, our Capital Facilities Committee would like to share it's learnings and two options for consideration for our 25 year facilities plan.
The Tahoma School Board will hold a work study and regular board meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at Central Services (25720 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE). The work study starts at 5pm and the board meeting starts at 6:30pm
![Graphic showing teacher and student working on a math assignment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772749728/tahomasdus/s0pjtzjrmxkcjlywzmik/Stateaward1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772749728/tahomasdus/s0pjtzjrmxkcjlywzmik/Stateaward1.png","width":500}])
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about Tahoma School District Honored with State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence in Academic Achievement
![General Announcement Icon with Bullhorn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714415243/tahomasdus/aoviy4zzkmya2ttmrhi1/GENERALANNOUNCEMENT.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714415243/tahomasdus/aoviy4zzkmya2ttmrhi1/GENERALANNOUNCEMENT.png","width":512}])
Both of Tahoma School District’s replacement levies passed with 58% of the vote!
District Calendar
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25720 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
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Tahoma High School, 23499 SE Tahoma Way, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
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25720 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
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Tahoma High School, 23499 SE Tahoma Way, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
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25720 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
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25720 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA