Steilacoom Historical School District

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]