Are you interested in learning more about Spanish Dual Language Education in the Puyallup School District? If so, you are invited to join an upcoming Spanish-Dual Language Informational Session, where you will learn more about the PSD Spanish-Dual Language Program for......More
Are you interested in learning more about Spanish Dual Language Education in the Puyallup School District? If so, you are invited to join an upcoming Spanish-Dual Language Informational Session, where you will learn more about the PSD Spanish-Dual Language Program for students in grades K-8 for the 2026-27 school year. Informational Sessions In-Person * Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - Karshner Elementary , 1328 8th Ave NW, Puyallup, WA 98371, 6 to 7 p.m. * Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - Dessie F. Evans Elementary , 7911 144th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375, 6 to 7 p.m. Virtual * Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - Microsoft Teams Link , Noon to 1 p.m. Which Schools Will Offer the PSD Dual Language Program? * Dessie F. Evans and Karshner Elementary - Grades K-6 * Aylen Junior High - Grades 7-8 Save The Enrollment Date Enrollment for the 2026-27 PSD Dual Language Program opens on Monday, February 2, 2026. * Kindergarten - Open to both English and Spanish-speaking families. * Grades 1-8 - Open to Spanish-speaking families depending on classroom space and the student's Spanish-language proficiency level based on a required interview and evaluation. More About Dual Language Education The Puyallup School District is among a select number of school districts offering dual language education at the elementary school level. Dual language education is the most effective way for a student to learn another language. At this time, both Karshner Elementary and Dessie Evans Elementary host Spanish-Dual language education. Spanish Dual Language Education is Designed so that Students Are: * Biliterate: Able to speak, read and write at advanced levels in both English and Spanish reflective of their age. * Bicultural: Able to be more flexible, process perspectives from multiple viewpoints, and more easily make cross-cult
Dessie F. Evans Elementary - 7911 144th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375
