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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.
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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.
![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.
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
![Recognition of our School Board Student Representatives]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750093490/tahomasdus/rueykgkyuixd6odlqjtr/StudentBoardRepsJune2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750093490/tahomasdus/rueykgkyuixd6odlqjtr/StudentBoardRepsJune2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750093490/tahomasdus/rueykgkyuixd6odlqjtr/StudentBoardRepsJune2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750093490/tahomasdus/rueykgkyuixd6odlqjtr/StudentBoardRepsJune2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750093490/tahomasdus/rueykgkyuixd6odlqjtr/StudentBoardRepsJune2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750093490/tahomasdus/rueykgkyuixd6odlqjtr/StudentBoardRepsJune2025.jpg","width":1920}])
Recognition of our School Board Student Representatives
![Tahoma Launches Innovation Mini Grants to Spark Creativity and Impact Student Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748989863/tahomasdus/arixuqq2ffu2okafrxbu/P1080202.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748989863/tahomasdus/arixuqq2ffu2okafrxbu/P1080202.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748989863/tahomasdus/arixuqq2ffu2okafrxbu/P1080202.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748989863/tahomasdus/arixuqq2ffu2okafrxbu/P1080202.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748989863/tahomasdus/arixuqq2ffu2okafrxbu/P1080202.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748989863/tahomasdus/arixuqq2ffu2okafrxbu/P1080202.jpg","width":2200}])
When educators are empowered to innovate, our students thrive!
![THS Career Exploration Students Visit ANEW]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747354332/tahomasdus/ycmzkcajvi7zm4v5j0q4/THSBurnhamRoth2025ANEWTrip1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747354332/tahomasdus/ycmzkcajvi7zm4v5j0q4/THSBurnhamRoth2025ANEWTrip1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747354332/tahomasdus/ycmzkcajvi7zm4v5j0q4/THSBurnhamRoth2025ANEWTrip1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747354332/tahomasdus/ycmzkcajvi7zm4v5j0q4/THSBurnhamRoth2025ANEWTrip1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747354332/tahomasdus/ycmzkcajvi7zm4v5j0q4/THSBurnhamRoth2025ANEWTrip1.jpg","width":1440}])
Students explore trades career opportunities at ANEW.
![THS DECA Students from May 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747243816/tahomasdus/kevkgn6i5axw111c6x3b/THSDECA562025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747243816/tahomasdus/kevkgn6i5axw111c6x3b/THSDECA562025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747243816/tahomasdus/kevkgn6i5axw111c6x3b/THSDECA562025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747243816/tahomasdus/kevkgn6i5axw111c6x3b/THSDECA562025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747243816/tahomasdus/kevkgn6i5axw111c6x3b/THSDECA562025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747243816/tahomasdus/kevkgn6i5axw111c6x3b/THSDECA562025.jpg","width":2200}])
THS DECA Students had an outstanding year, competing at both state and international conferences!
![Pictured; Ruthie Mackie holding flowers, with Melanie Ready, LWES Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747082293/tahomasdus/hidmqzzc6modkogqtvpz/RuthieMackieREACHAward2025withMelanieatLWES2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747082293/tahomasdus/hidmqzzc6modkogqtvpz/RuthieMackieREACHAward2025withMelanieatLWES2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747082293/tahomasdus/hidmqzzc6modkogqtvpz/RuthieMackieREACHAward2025withMelanieatLWES2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747082293/tahomasdus/hidmqzzc6modkogqtvpz/RuthieMackieREACHAward2025withMelanieatLWES2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747082293/tahomasdus/hidmqzzc6modkogqtvpz/RuthieMackieREACHAward2025withMelanieatLWES2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747082293/tahomasdus/hidmqzzc6modkogqtvpz/RuthieMackieREACHAward2025withMelanieatLWES2.jpg","width":2200}])
LWES Paraeducator, Ruthie Mackie wins national recognition from UCSE - congratulations!
![Congratulations to our SBE Recognition Award Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746717176/tahomasdus/uoz2afzgshzakaux1pbd/WashingtonStateBoardofEducationRecognitionProgramAwards2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746717176/tahomasdus/uoz2afzgshzakaux1pbd/WashingtonStateBoardofEducationRecognitionProgramAwards2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746717176/tahomasdus/uoz2afzgshzakaux1pbd/WashingtonStateBoardofEducationRecognitionProgramAwards2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746717176/tahomasdus/uoz2afzgshzakaux1pbd/WashingtonStateBoardofEducationRecognitionProgramAwards2.png","width":1080}])
Congrats to SLES, MVMS, STMS!
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}])
We’re very excited to announce some key staffing updates for the upcoming school year.
![Image reads "School Board" with gavel icon]([{"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}])
Read More
about Tahoma School Board Vote to Appoint Position 4 Vacancy
![Blue Calendar icon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746135109/tahomasdus/c5artmmtghdkbmrdlk4r/Calendar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746135109/tahomasdus/c5artmmtghdkbmrdlk4r/Calendar.png","width":500}])
The last day of school for Tahoma students is now Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Please note, this appointment comes with a unique timeline due to the November 2025 elections.
![General Announcement Icon with Bullhorn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742420281/tahomasdus/xjlailhc5quzka53i2cl/Skyward1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742420281/tahomasdus/xjlailhc5quzka53i2cl/Skyward1.png","width":512}])
Please be aware that some areas are still being updated during the next couple of weeks.
Our Skyward vendor is making a required update to the system. Thank you for your patience!
We have adjusted the district calendar due to inclement weather and our last day of school is now scheduled for Friday, June 20.
![TSD and MVFB Food Drive March 3-7, donations accepted at all elementary and middle schools.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740417232/tahomasdus/mzw1x37tbklg9yoa3om3/TSDFoodDrivePost1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740417232/tahomasdus/mzw1x37tbklg9yoa3om3/TSDFoodDrivePost1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740417232/tahomasdus/mzw1x37tbklg9yoa3om3/TSDFoodDrivePost1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740417232/tahomasdus/mzw1x37tbklg9yoa3om3/TSDFoodDrivePost1.png","width":1080}])
Donations accepted at all Tahoma elementary and middle schools!
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