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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.
![9,005 Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715113357/tahomasdus/rxy7puu7xzbnihntp4mh/Students.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715113357/tahomasdus/rxy7puu7xzbnihntp4mh/Students.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715113357/tahomasdus/rxy7puu7xzbnihntp4mh/Students.jpg","width":800}])
9,005 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.
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66 Family Languages
The top five languages spoken are English, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian and Mandarin.
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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.
Meet Our New Superintendent
Dr. Ginger Callison officially began her role as Superintendent on July 1, 2024, but she spent several months this spring learning about Tahoma, and meeting with parents, teachers, district leaders and community members. In partnership with the school board, Ginger has identified 4 priorities that district staff will be focused on in the 2024-25 school year.
Our Tahoma Story
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Along with the city council, Tahoma School Board and district leaders presented priorities in annual meeting with our local representatives.
![Global Ocean float named Grizzly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734540615/tahomasdus/o24dz0gbwbxakk2m0pzb/STMSGrizzlyGlobalOceanFloat.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734540615/tahomasdus/o24dz0gbwbxakk2m0pzb/STMSGrizzlyGlobalOceanFloat.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734540615/tahomasdus/o24dz0gbwbxakk2m0pzb/STMSGrizzlyGlobalOceanFloat.png","width":676}])
Ms. Walker's 6th grade Earth Science class at Summit Trail Middle School adopted a research float - named Grizzly!
![Night of Notables - Tahoma’s Discovery Program Celebrates Notable Historical Figures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734541131/tahomasdus/oxwvjkrmjsifgxpq04e6/NightofNotables2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734541131/tahomasdus/oxwvjkrmjsifgxpq04e6/NightofNotables2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734541131/tahomasdus/oxwvjkrmjsifgxpq04e6/NightofNotables2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734541131/tahomasdus/oxwvjkrmjsifgxpq04e6/NightofNotables2024.png","width":879}])
5th grade Discovery students at Cedar River, Rock Creek and Lake Wilderness came together for a very notable night!
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Dr. Ginger Callison has been hard at work meeting with parents, teachers, students, staff and leaders in our community. Learn about Ginger's plan for the start of her superintendency
![Inclusive Celebration at Collaborative Transition Gala]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722034885/tahomasdus/r8k18he8ecxsy7lzrl3e/Transition-Gala-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722034885/tahomasdus/r8k18he8ecxsy7lzrl3e/Transition-Gala-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722034885/tahomasdus/r8k18he8ecxsy7lzrl3e/Transition-Gala-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722034885/tahomasdus/r8k18he8ecxsy7lzrl3e/Transition-Gala-1.jpg","width":1200}])
Students in Tahoma's Transition Program recently hosted the Kent School District's Student Transition Program for their annual collaborative gala at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center.
![Tiny Teachers Foster Empathy In Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722034216/tahomasdus/dwxyyiljdv6dm2kbmhky/1-Roots-of-Empathy-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722034216/tahomasdus/dwxyyiljdv6dm2kbmhky/1-Roots-of-Empathy-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722034216/tahomasdus/dwxyyiljdv6dm2kbmhky/1-Roots-of-Empathy-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722034216/tahomasdus/dwxyyiljdv6dm2kbmhky/1-Roots-of-Empathy-6.jpg","width":900}])
Learn about Roots of Empathy, a program where infants visit elementary classrooms to educate, empower and enable elementary students
What's Happening?
Announcements
![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}])
Click to read the full announcement and more on preliminary plans to restructure district administrator resources.
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We now have a digital calendar so you can stay up-to-date with any changes throughout the year.
Tahoma's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is enrolling students for next school year!
![Board Approves Hiring of Tahoma's Next Superintendent]([{"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 approved the hiring of Dr. Ginger Callison as Tahoma's next superintendent.
Each school in our district now has a secure access (buzzer/camera) system, and all visitors must now buzz in.
District Calendar
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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