Puyallup School District Operations Department

🚸 Welcome Back, Students! Drive Safe, Puyallup

Tomorrow, January 5th, students in the Puyallup School District return to school after winter break. With more buses, walkers, and young drivers back on the roads, we ask everyone to slow down and stay alert.

Please practice safe driving:

Obey school zone speed limits and follow your school’s drop-off and pick-up procedures
Never pass a school bus that is loading or unloading children
Watch carefully for students walking or biking to school
Extra reminders for teen drivers:

Leave at least 10 minutes early—there’s no need to rush or speed
Buckle up every trip, every time
Do not text or talk on your cell phone while driving
Let’s work together to keep our students, families, and community safe. Welcome back, Puyallup students—we’re glad to have you back! 🎒🚦

Dreaming of a green holiday season? 🌿✨ Print the attached 8 eco-friendly tips sheet, which includes ideas to make your celebration more sustainable.

1. Wrap gifts with recycled paper or reusable fabric 🎁
2. Reduce holiday waste and save the planet 🌍
3. Turn off lights and decorations during the day to conserve energy 💡
.. and more!

Let's make small changes for a big impact! 💚

Yesterday we celebrated our incredible educational support professionals. Today we are keeping the energy going because you go above and beyond for our students and schools every single day. Your work matters, and we are grateful for you. Thank you!

📣 Join us in celebrating our Education Support Professionals!

Drop a thank-you message for a paraeducator, bus driver, office staff member, custodian, food service worker, or tech team member who makes a difference in your school community. 💙

We are committed to investing in safe and future-ready schools for every student. The newest edition of Connections highlights this work in action.

Puyallup School District, Connections Magazine, Fall 2025 Connections is published periodically by the Puyallup School District as part of the communications link between the district and the community.