U.S. News and World Report recently named Steilacoom High School to their “Best High Schools 2024” list. The school also received this honor in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Steilacoom High School is ranked 33rd out of 753 public high schools in the state of Washington. High schools around the nation were ranked on […]
Christine Firth Hired as Cherrydale Primary School Principal
Steilacoom Historical School District (SHSD) Board of Directors appointed Christine Firth as the Principal for Cherrydale Primary School, beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Ms. Firth served as Assistant Principal in the district for Cherrydale Primary School, Chloe Clark Elementary School, and Saltar’s Point Elementary school since 2021. She previously served 3 years as […]
Steilacoom Historical School District Receives Purple Star Award
The Steilacoom Historical School District was one of the leaders to advocate for the 2023 legislation to establish the Purple Star Award Program in our state. The Purple Star Award Program was created to recognize school districts that have incorporated military-friendly practices and demonstrate a commitment to military-connected students and families. To receive the award, […]
Jake Tyrrell named Steilacoom High School Principal
Steilacoom Historical School District is thrilled to share that, after agreeing to serve in the role of interim principal, Mr. Jake Tyrrell has been appointed as Steilacoom High School Principal. The Board of Directors approved this personnel change at their January 17 regular board meeting. This well-deserved appointment is a testament to Mr. Tyrrell’s leadership […]
Steilacoom Historical School District Board of Directors Appoints Patrick Lewis to Fill Vacancy
Following Steilacoom Historical School District Board member Victor Hogan’s resignation, the Steilacoom Historical School Board interviewed eleven candidates who applied for the position. The Board of Directors held a Special School Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, to conduct interviews of the candidates. In a unanimous decision, the Board of Directors appointed Patrick Lewis to […]
Steilacoom Historical School District Board of Directors Interviews for Position 2 Vacancy
Following Steilacoom Historical School District Board member Victor Hogan’s resignation, twelve applicants now hope to fill the vacancy. Applications for the position closed at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to conduct interviews of qualified candidates […]
Steilacoom Historical School District Board of Directors Special Meeting
The Steilacoom Historical School Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to conduct interviews for the Position 2 Board Director. Following the interviews, the Board will hold an Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(h) to evaluate the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office. […]
Steilacoom Historical School District Awarded $1.5 Million DoDEA Operation ELEVATE Grant
The Steilacoom Historical School District is thrilled to announce “Operation ELEVATE,” a recent $1.5 million grant received from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) over the course of five years. DoDEA grants aim to enhance educational outcomes, reduce achievement gaps, and offer academic programs for districts with a high number of military-connected students. Operation […]
Steilacoom High School Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
Steilacoom High School Principal Jake Tyrrell announced today that Nora Agosto-Sungino has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, was presented by Mr. Tyrrell to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students […]