A thorough understanding of structural racism can help all professionals provide effective services for youth and their families. In this session, instructors will explain structural racism, provide examples of and data on structural racism, and discuss implications for youth. The material can be emotionally challenging and they will provide what they hope will be a […]
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*This activity is part of Discover U month. The activity will be led by Sheila Williams-Griffis and Russell Phillips at First Creek Middle School. For more information contact Sheila at swilli2@tacoma.k12.wa.us Every Friday in October will be College Gear Day for students and staff. Teachers will engage students with various activites during advisory class.
A music and arts festival to celebrate Latinx heritage and culture and sharing it with the greater Tacoma community.
FAFSA nights are hosted at Stadium during the year to assist you and your family in completing the FAFSA. This event was originally scheduled for October 1, and has been rescheduled due to a district-wide internet outage. The new date and time is: October 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in that Stadium library.
The Foundation for Tacoma Students launched its first advocacy agenda last year. Building on our learnings in that first year, we have since convened the newly-established Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Network (GTAN). This Network is dedicated to elevating the Tacoma/Pierce County voice to address impactful local, regional and state policy issues that further our goals for […]
Each community center will have its own Youth Council focused on community service, planning events, and advocating for youth in their communities. Councils will meet twice a month and are a dedicated space for Youth Voice. An adult facilitator will be present to guide the team, but the projects, events, and focuses of each council […]
All High Schools. SAT/PSAT/NMSQT testing for TPS students in grades 10-12 during school hours at their high school. Contact your school's Career Center for additional information.
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Each community center will have its own Youth Council focused on community service, planning events, and advocating for youth in their communities. Councils will meet twice a month and are a dedicated space for Youth Voice. An adult facilitator will be present to guide the team, but the projects, events, and focuses of each council […]
*This activity is part of Discover U month. The activity will be led by Kathryn Lanzillo at Geiger Montessori. For more information contact Kathryn at klanzil@tacoma.k12.wa.us Students will research universities, trade schools, etc. that have to do with their ideal job as an adult. Then they will create a one-sheet about the university. Finally, they […]
