University Place School District

Join the Instructional Materials Committee

University Place School District is looking for UPSD parents/community members who might be interested in serving on the district's Instructional Materials Committee (IMC). The IMC works collaboratively with the Teaching and Learning Department to review new textbooks, curriculum, and course proposals. The IMC meets once per month from January-May/June. Each member serves a three-year term. If you are interested in serving on the Instructional Materials Committee from Jan 2027 - June 2029, please contact Maile Carr (Director for Teaching and Learning, TK-12 Education) via phone 253-566-5600, ext. 3335 or email (mcarr@upsd83.org) to request an application. We will be collecting applications until Friday, November 6, 2026.

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Stay Informed

University Place voters recently approved a bond measure to replace Sunset Primary School, replace Chambers Primary School, and renovate Curtis High School. Follow along as we make progress on these new school buildings.

Bond Construction Projects

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Student in orchestra at Curtis High School

Join the Instructional Materials Committee

University Place School District is looking for UPSD parents/community members who might be interested in serving on the district's Instructional Materials Committee (IMC). The IMC works collaboratively with the Teaching and Learning Department to review new textbooks, curriculum, and course proposals. The IMC meets once per month from January-May/June. Each member serves a three-year term. If you are interested in serving on the Instructional Materials Committee from Jan 2027 - June 2029, please contact Maile Carr (Director for Teaching and Learning, TK-12 Education) via phone 253-566-5600, ext. 3335 or email (mcarr@upsd83.org) to request an application. We will be collecting applications until Friday, November 6, 2026.

Stay Informed

University Place voters recently approved a bond measure to replace Sunset Primary School, replace Chambers Primary School, and renovate Curtis High School. Follow along as we make progress on these new school buildings.

Bond Construction Projects

Latest News

October 30, 2026

Superintendent Update - October 2026

Dear UPSD Parents and Guardians: Thank you for your tremendous partnership and support during the first quarter of the 2026/27 school year. We've had a great start to the year and we are proud of a...

October 2, 2026

No School - Friday, October 9th

All University Place School District schools will be closed to students on Friday, October 9, 2026. UPSD educators will be reporting to work on this day and using the time for professional developm...

September 30, 2026

Important Meal Application Reminder

The deadline for the 2026–2027 school year free or reduced-price meal application is fast approaching! If you have not received confirmation from Nutrition Services that your student has been appro...

September 4, 2026

Late Start Wednesdays Begin September 9th

All UPSD schools will start one hour late this Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Adjusted start times are as follows: Chambers, Evergreen, Sunset, and University Place Primary Schools will begin at 9:1...

About Our District

Since its inception in 1894, in fact, the University Place School District's history has been one of timely choices, wise leadership, and thoughtful planning which has provided, as George R. Curtis liked to proclaim, "the best schools in the country" for our children and for the community.

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Academic Excellence
Students in University Place School District will meet or exceed high academic standards by acquiring essential knowledge and skills.