We are pleased to announce that the Steilacoom Historical School District (SHSD) School Board has recieved a Board of Distinction award by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). The SHSD Board also received this honor in 2021 and 2022. The Boards of Distinction program is an evidence-based program that screens applicants based on rigorous criteria. […]
Steilacoom High School Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
College Board announced that Steilacoom High School (SHS) has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning silver distinction. SHS has been recognized for student success in the Advanced Placement program, while broadening access. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while […]
Steilacoom Schools Recognized Partner with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership
Steilacoom Historical School District (SHSD) is proud to announce their acceptance as a recognized partner with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), a key initiative of the U.S. Department of Defense. MSEP is part of the Department of Defense’s broader Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program, which aims to reduce the unemployment rate among military spouses and […]
Steilacoom Historical School District July 17, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
The July 17, 2024, Regular Board Meeting of the Steilacoom Historical School District Board of Directors will take place via a Zoom format. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Community members wishing to provide testimony may send comments (limited to 3 minutes) in writing to the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent at gmiller@steilacoom.k12.wa.us prior to […]
Steilacoom High’s Eva Clapp Receives WASA Student Leadership Award
Steilacoom Historical School District’s (SHSD) Eva Clapp was a recipient of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Region 111 Student Leadership Award. The award recognizes outstanding student leaders who have created or played a significant leadership role in initiatives or programs that promote access, equity, or social justice in their school and community. Steilacoom […]
Kiwanis Club of Steilacoom Receives WASA Community Leadership Award
Steilacoom Historical School District (SHSD) is pleased to announce the Kiwanis Club of Steilacoom was the recipient of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Community Leadership Award. Club President Mike Johnson and Past President Sam Scott attended WASA’s event on May 31 to accept the award on behalf of the club. The award is […]
Steilacoom Historical School District Featured in Business View Magazine
Steilacoom Historical School District is proud to be featured in the April 2024 edition of Business View magazine. The district was chosen to be included in the magazine’s Leading School Districts Segment for Washington. The feature focuses on the district’s prioritization of the holistic development of its students, as well as its approach to innovation, commitment […]
Steilacoom High School Earns Spot on U.S News & World Report’s 2024 Best High Schools List
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 […]