5317 McKinley Ave
Sheridan Elementary
News
![Check out this year's Rainier's jersey design winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776364930/tacomak12waus/llemkzye8ui60ovejfo1/RainiersJerseywinner1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776364930/tacomak12waus/llemkzye8ui60ovejfo1/RainiersJerseywinner1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776364930/tacomak12waus/llemkzye8ui60ovejfo1/RainiersJerseywinner1.png","width":620}])
![Please read April 12, 2026, family and community newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775671549/tacomak12waus/yn9ah6plzhbsglijrtyh/MarchApril2026eNews_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775671549/tacomak12waus/yn9ah6plzhbsglijrtyh/MarchApril2026eNews_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775671549/tacomak12waus/yn9ah6plzhbsglijrtyh/MarchApril2026eNews_1.png","width":620}])
![College Tours for Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743610295/tacomak12waus/xrbkrylswclircbihg5q/CollegeToours.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743610295/tacomak12waus/xrbkrylswclircbihg5q/CollegeToours.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743610295/tacomak12waus/xrbkrylswclircbihg5q/CollegeToours.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743610295/tacomak12waus/xrbkrylswclircbihg5q/CollegeToours.png","width":1200}])
![Dr. Shawna Freeman Lane]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774575781/tacomak12waus/z4pxyliyg7bltt77ku23/Shawna1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774575781/tacomak12waus/z4pxyliyg7bltt77ku23/Shawna1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774575781/tacomak12waus/z4pxyliyg7bltt77ku23/Shawna1.png","width":620}])
![26-27 student calendar with TPS logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774455612/tacomak12waus/k9x5ox1fejxmclyj7bly/MarchCalendarReminders.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774455612/tacomak12waus/k9x5ox1fejxmclyj7bly/MarchCalendarReminders.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774455612/tacomak12waus/k9x5ox1fejxmclyj7bly/MarchCalendarReminders.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774455612/tacomak12waus/k9x5ox1fejxmclyj7bly/MarchCalendarReminders.png","width":1080}])
![Groups of TPS employees posing for pictures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773939767/tacomak12waus/v0t9gkjdh9dvlgkh899c/TravisBlackHistoryProject.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773939767/tacomak12waus/v0t9gkjdh9dvlgkh899c/TravisBlackHistoryProject.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773939767/tacomak12waus/v0t9gkjdh9dvlgkh899c/TravisBlackHistoryProject.png","width":620}])
![Beyond the Bell and Club B logos with smiling kids]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773951145/tacomak12waus/slrwehzss0n3nqltgxke/BtBClubBS3emailheader_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773951145/tacomak12waus/slrwehzss0n3nqltgxke/BtBClubBS3emailheader_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773951145/tacomak12waus/slrwehzss0n3nqltgxke/BtBClubBS3emailheader_1.jpg","width":620}])
![Groups of TPS employees posing for pictures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773259112/tacomak12waus/dkkw43r8hdwdz9g9pggl/ClassifiedStaff.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773259112/tacomak12waus/dkkw43r8hdwdz9g9pggl/ClassifiedStaff.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773259112/tacomak12waus/dkkw43r8hdwdz9g9pggl/ClassifiedStaff.png","width":620}])
Featured Stories
Full Story
about 2026-27 student calendar available; elementary schools change to semester schedule
![Five people on baseball field]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773261493/tacomak12waus/jqu4c6ipcvner9yuir1k/MarchApril2026eNews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773261493/tacomak12waus/jqu4c6ipcvner9yuir1k/MarchApril2026eNews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773261493/tacomak12waus/jqu4c6ipcvner9yuir1k/MarchApril2026eNews.png","width":620}])
Full Story
about Take us out to the ball game! TPS Night at the Rainiers is May 27
![Updated Oakland serves students with model of flexibility, focus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763495542/tacomak12waus/pnzlusshvfzummrc1wmr/CopyofComposerHero1440x68034.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763495542/tacomak12waus/pnzlusshvfzummrc1wmr/CopyofComposerHero1440x68034.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763495542/tacomak12waus/pnzlusshvfzummrc1wmr/CopyofComposerHero1440x68034.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763495542/tacomak12waus/pnzlusshvfzummrc1wmr/CopyofComposerHero1440x68034.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763495542/tacomak12waus/pnzlusshvfzummrc1wmr/CopyofComposerHero1440x68034.png","width":1440}])
Full Story
about Updated Oakland serves students with model of flexibility, focus
![Foss Culinary Club celebrates Hispanic & Latine/x Heritage Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760563855/tacomak12waus/xkkasy4j996rbjog3us6/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760563855/tacomak12waus/xkkasy4j996rbjog3us6/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760563855/tacomak12waus/xkkasy4j996rbjog3us6/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760563855/tacomak12waus/xkkasy4j996rbjog3us6/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px5.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760563855/tacomak12waus/xkkasy4j996rbjog3us6/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px5.png","width":1440}])
Full Story
about Foss Culinary Club celebrates Hispanic & Latine/x Heritage Month
![First responders and students with disabilities get to know each other]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760044825/tacomak12waus/wvlvjemetucaxpvdmtct/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760044825/tacomak12waus/wvlvjemetucaxpvdmtct/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760044825/tacomak12waus/wvlvjemetucaxpvdmtct/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760044825/tacomak12waus/wvlvjemetucaxpvdmtct/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px4.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760044825/tacomak12waus/wvlvjemetucaxpvdmtct/Spotlight_HomepageHero20241440x680px4.png","width":1440}])
Full Story
about Removing barriers and making connections: First responders and students with disabilities get to know each other
![Child taking temperature]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758228728/tacomak12waus/nznciiw1hlvhp7ke1kf2/Stayhomewhensick.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758228728/tacomak12waus/nznciiw1hlvhp7ke1kf2/Stayhomewhensick.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758228728/tacomak12waus/nznciiw1hlvhp7ke1kf2/Stayhomewhensick.png","width":620}])
Full Story
about When are kids too sick for school?
![Summer late nights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748881284/tacomak12waus/nhewtgza16rlmyhae7ce/SummerLateNights1440x680px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748881284/tacomak12waus/nhewtgza16rlmyhae7ce/SummerLateNights1440x680px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748881284/tacomak12waus/nhewtgza16rlmyhae7ce/SummerLateNights1440x680px.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748881284/tacomak12waus/nhewtgza16rlmyhae7ce/SummerLateNights1440x680px.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748881284/tacomak12waus/nhewtgza16rlmyhae7ce/SummerLateNights1440x680px.png","width":1440}])
Full Story
about Register for Summer Late Nights
![Adults handing out lunches to kids]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748556595/tacomak12waus/uifjxeutwauf0seuvfof/RDC_1961.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748556595/tacomak12waus/uifjxeutwauf0seuvfof/RDC_1961.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748556595/tacomak12waus/uifjxeutwauf0seuvfof/RDC_1961.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748556595/tacomak12waus/uifjxeutwauf0seuvfof/RDC_1961.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748556595/tacomak12waus/uifjxeutwauf0seuvfof/RDC_1961.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748556595/tacomak12waus/uifjxeutwauf0seuvfof/RDC_1961.jpg","width":2200}])
Full Story
about Find summer meals for kids and determine eligibility for other meal benefits
![Encourage Summer Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749159943/tacomak12waus/joygolkrop6da2hckpsy/EncourageSummerLearning.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749159943/tacomak12waus/joygolkrop6da2hckpsy/EncourageSummerLearning.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749159943/tacomak12waus/joygolkrop6da2hckpsy/EncourageSummerLearning.png","width":620}])
Full Story
about Preventing summer learning loss: A guide for families
Every Student. Every Day.
Take the Sheridan Family Survey!
Take the survey to help Sheridan connect with families!
Free Tutoring Available
Students in grades 3-12 can access free virtual tutoring services seven days a week.
See Something, Say Something
The number one way to prevent school violence is to report it. Call 911 first, then notify your school.
Beyond the Bell Activities
Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer Beyond the Bell and Club Beyond. Choose from options offered before and after school, data days, and during school breaks.
Mental Health Resources
Our schools have skilled counselors who can help with academic, career and social-emotional guidance.
Thank you, voters!
The Feb. 10, 2026 election results show Prop. 1 passing with a 70.8% “yes” vote and Prop. 2 passing with 69.6% “yes” vote. We are in this together, and we so appreciate our community!