December 15, 2022
Here's what's included:

  • Happy Holidays, Tahoma!
  • Project Lead The Way Sparks Interest in STEM
  • THS Hosted a Magical Winterfest
  • Upcoming in Bear Country
  • News and Updates From Our District and Community
  • Lunch Menus... YUM!
Happy Holidays, Tahoma!
High-Demand Skills "STEM" from Project Lead The Way
Green Architecture/
Energy and the Environment
3D Design and Robotics
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is an innovative project-based learning program that incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math. PLTW empowers students to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges in an exciting and engaging way.

Watch these short videos to learn more about PLTW at the middle school level.
Tahoma High School Hosts Winterfest 2022
Tahoma High School students hosted elementary students from around Tahoma at Winterfest on Dec. 8. There were games like ice fishing and ring toss, a book nook with wintry stories and an indoor (cotton) snowball fight.

Thank you to the high school students who helped make this a magical event for our elementary students and families!
Upcoming in Bear Country
The Tahoma Bears Soccer Alumni Game is happening THIS SATURDAY at 7:30 p.m. at THS Stadium.

Reminder: Winter break is Dec. 22–Jan. 2. NO SCHOOL!

Click here for more info on these events and others coming up in (and around) Bear Country.
More News & Notes from the District and Community
  • Winter weather make-up day: March 17, 2023
  • Kindergarten registration open now!
  • Highly capable referral window open now through Dec. 31, 2022
  • Maple Valley community resources

What's Your Tahoma Story?

What's for Lunch?

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Title IX Officer
Director of Human Resources
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Maple Valley, WA 98038
425-413-3400
ADA Coordinator
Director of Human Resources
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Maple Valley, WA 98038
425-413-3400
Section 504 Coordinator
Director of Special Services
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Maple Valley, WA 98038
425-413-3400
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