University Place is a small community located west of Tacoma, with a population of 30,500. It is contiguous to the city of Tacoma, the town of Fircrest, the Puget Sound and Lakewood on the south. The community is located 45 minutes south of Seattle. The area is a desirable suburban residential district and is served by several expanding shopping and service centers located within its boundaries. The area is within an easy commute of ocean beaches and the Cascade Mountains.

District Offered Services
Attend a District Board of Directors Meeting

The community is invited in to district programs and services

School facilities are open to community members- to register to voete, attend an event, swim, play sports or picnic, attend a meeting or program, visit a clssroom or serve as a volunteer.

During the regular school day, visitors must report to the school office as they arrive. To respect the instructional work, a parent/guardian who wants to visit a classroom is asked to obtain prior approval of the teacher and principal.

Voter registration forms are available at school offices and the district office.

Residents may use facilities when schools are not in session. Phone the school principal for policies and procedures.

In The Swim- The pool is open to the community for public swims, lap swims, water aerobics and swim lessons. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year, public swims are 7:05-8:30 PM. Adult lap swims and water aerobics are 6:20-7:05 PM. Half-hour swim lessons for children 4 1/2 years and older are 6:30-8:30 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The summer schedule, announced in late spring, includes daily lessons in two week sessions, public swims, adult lap swims, water aerobics, springboard diving, and lifeguard training classes. Phone the pool, 566-5725, for details on rates, lessons, classes and pool rentals for events. Stop by the pool for a complete schedule.

Community Usage- UPSD Cooperates with the City of University Place, UP Parks, and others in making its building and fields available for regular use by community groups and sports teams.

Enrichment- After school opportunities for students to explore interests; in cooperation with school PTAs/PTSAs.

Summer School- Classes in math and reading, English as a second language, science, study skills, computer techniques and drivers' training; and other academic and enrichment options.

Latchkey- Before and after school program for grade 1-6 students in cooperation with University Place Latchkey Association.

Driver Education- Before and after school or Saturday lessons for students who are 15 by the first day of class.

Board invites community to attend its meetings
Communty members are welcome at district Board of Directors meetings. Meetings are scheduled for 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, except for July, November and December, when the 2nd meeting of the month is not held. Call the district office for the location of the meeting (566-5600). They are held either at the Educational Service Center, or at one of our district schools.

Agenda copies are available at the Educational Service Center on Mondays prior to meetings. Phone the board secretary about scheduling items on the agenda or speaking at a board meeting.

The elected five-member board adopts district policies, approves the education program and budget, adopts the strategic plan, employs and evaluates the superintendent, and employs other personnel. The board informs University Place residents of district needs, authorizes levies and bond issues to meet them, and reports on progress toward district goals.