Stadium Weekly, 08/12/2026

 

Good evening, Stadium Students and Families.

This is Interim Principal Alex Tuman with your first weekly message for the 2026-2027 school year.

We are officially four weeks from the first day of school! Here are some important updates related to events happening before the beginning of school and some important information to prepare for the first day of school.

Daily Schedule

For your advanced planning, Tuesday, August 25, is Jump Start for our incoming 9^th graders and Tiger Day will be Wednesday, August 26 from 8:00AM-12:00PM.

Wednesday, August 19, is the first day for football.

Monday, August 24, is the first day for all other fall sports.

Wednesday, September 9, is the first day of school. There will be no late start for the first day of school. School will start promptly at 8:15 AM.

If you are unable to attend our summer events, our School Picture Day is Friday, September 11.

 

9^th Grade Jump Start

Our annual 9^th Grade Jump Start will be Tuesday, August 25, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. With check-in beginning at 8:40 AM

Students will meet administrators and teachers, have their photos taken for the yearbook, enjoy a tour of the school, connect with peers, and learn about opportunities in sports.

Photos can be purchased in advance on mylifetouch.com using code:  EVTS8ZK42.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We will be providing transportation from our feeder middle schools as follows:

• Truman – pick up at 8:30 AM, drop off at 1:00 PM
• Mason – pick up at 8:44 AM, drop off at 12:48 PM
• Hilltop Heritage – pick up at 8:48 AM, drop off at 12:43 PM
• Meeker – pick up at 8:32 AM, drop off at 1:04 PM

As a reminder Jump Start is for registered Stadium 9^th graders only. We cannot accommodate siblings or other family members.

 

Tiger Days

Tiger Day will be Wednesday, August 26 from 8:00AM-12:00PM. Students will have their school photos taken, receive their ASB/ID card, and get assistance with laptop and transportation needs. Photos can be purchased on mylifetouch.com using code:  EVTS8ZK42. This event is a drop in, students can attend the time that works best for them within the 8:00 AM-12:00 PM window.

 

School Supplies

To start the school year, in addition to their TPS student laptop, Stadium students will need general supplies like pens, paper, pencils, and tools to help them stay organized. Each teacher will communicate with students if there are specific items needed for their class. If you need assistance with school supplies, please contact Mrs. Harkness, our Guidance Secretary.

 

Summer Nurse Availability

While our school nurse is not on campus full-time during the summer, Nurse Sarah will be in the building every Monday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to meet with families regarding care plans, medication orders, and other student health needs.

She will also be available during Tiger Day on Wednesday, August 26.

If your student requires updated health documentation or you have questions about medical care for the upcoming school year, I encourage you to stop by during one of these times.

 

Stadium Athletics

Football starts on Wednesday, August 19. Cross country, golf, girls soccer, girls swim & dive, boys tennis, girls volleyball, and boys water polo start on Monday, August 24. Please find athletic information on the Stadium Athletics website.

All student athletes must register using the Final Forms registration system. To participate, student athletes need:

• All forms completed through Final Forms
• 2026-27 ASB membership
• 2026-27 Pay to Participate (more info below)
• Valid (within the last 13 months and stamped by the physician) sports physical submitted and reviewed prior to the first day of practice. Resources for sports physicals for 2025-26 school year | Story Detail - Tacoma Public Schools

Once you have completed the registration process and have been fully cleared, you will receive information about tryouts, practices, etc. If you have any questions, please email stadiumathletics@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

TPS Athletics – Pay to Participate

Tacoma Public Schools has a “pay to participate” model to help sustain our athletic programs. Fees will support the rising costs of uniforms, equipment, transportation, coaches, and officials. The tiered fee schedule is:

• Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch: $0
• Other students: $90 per high school sport
• Family Plan: $400 maximum per household across all sports and grade levels

Pay to Participate is required for all student-athletes prior to their first competition. If your assessed fee is $0, please still contact the Stadium Business Office so we can document this requirement is complete and ensure your participation is not delayed.

Attached is the scholarship request form: Pay to Participate Scholarship Request.pdf 

 

Credit Card Processing Fees

A new update to Credit Card purchases this year includes a processing fee.

• All online credit card payments will incur a 4.95% fee.
• In person purchases will incur a variable fee based on cost.

Find more information in the attached flyer: TPS Credit Card fee schedule.png 

 

Stadium Business Office

Families may use MySchoolBucks in ParentVUE to purchase the following items:

• ASB Membership*                 $30
• Pay to Participate**               $90      (per sports season)
• Stadium Yearbook***            $55      (price increases December 1)

Students will receive one complimentary photo ID card when their school photo is taken. Replacement cards are $5. To ensure your ID includes the ASB indicator, please purchase ASB before your photo is taken.

* ASB membership is required for all students participating in clubs, music, and/or athletics and it provides free admission to regular season athletic contests and reduced admission rates to other ASB activities.

🎟️ Don't Miss This Important Step!

Whether your student is joining a sport, club, activity, or simply purchasing their ASB Card, all purchases must be completed through MySchoolBucks.

Families who qualify for Free/Reduced benefits: Your ASB Card and other eligible items may show a $0.00 balance, but you still need to add them to your cart and complete the checkout process.

Completing the $0 purchase:

• ✅ Records your student's eligibility
• ✅ Allows the school to track purchases
• ✅ Ensures your student receives the benefits they're entitled to

A $0 balance doesn't mean it's automatic—it still needs to be "purchased" in MySchoolBucks.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this important step!

**Pay to Participate is required for all student athletes prior to competing in their first contest of the season.

***Order your yearbook now! Pre‑orders help us determine how many copies to print, and last spring we sold out. Reserve your yearbook now to guarantee you get one in the spring.

If you have any questions or need to make financial arrangements, please contact Mrs. Rogers in the Stadium Business Office.

 

Transportation for Stadium Athletics

During the summer, we understand it can be difficult to coordinate transportation to athletic practices. As a reminder all TPS students may ride Pierce Transit with their complimentary ORCA card or TPS student ID card.

Due to the limited Pierce Transit options in Northeast Tacoma, there will be an activity bus to and from NET so students may attend fall athletic practices without transportation barriers.

Please remember that students need to be fully cleared by Stadium Athletics before they attend a practice.

NET Activity Bus Schedule for FOOTBALL – August 19 – August 21

• The bus will depart NE at:
  • Browns Point Elementary      1:20 PM
  • Crescent Heights Elementary 1:30 PM
  • NE Tacoma Elementary         1:45 PM
• The bus will depart Stadium at 6:00 PM, and arrive in NE at:
  • Browns Point Elementary      6:30 PM
  • Crescent Heights Elementary 6:40 PM
  • NE Tacoma Elementary         6:50 PM

NET Activity Bus for ALL FALL SPORTS – August 24 – September 8

• The bus will depart NE at:
  • Browns Point Elementary      8:00 AM
  • Crescent Heights Elementary 8:10 AM
  • NE Tacoma Elementary         8:20 AM
• The bus will depart Stadium at 12:45 PM, and arrive in NE at:
  • Browns Point Elementary      1:20 PM
  • Crescent Heights Elementary 1:30 PM
  • NE Tacoma Elementary         1:45 PM
• The bus will depart NE at:
  • Browns Point Elementary      1:20 PM
  • Crescent Heights Elementary 1:30 PM
  • NE Tacoma Elementary         1:45 PM
• The bus will depart Stadium at 5:45 PM, and arrive in NE at:
  • Browns Point Elementary      6:15 PM
  • Crescent Heights Elementary 6:25 PM
  • NE Tacoma Elementary         6:35 PM

As of September 9, activity buses will depart Stadium at 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM.

That’s all for now, Tigers. Regular Sunday messaging will begin on August 23^rd.

Enjoy the rest of your Summer, Tigers!

Alex Tuman, Interim Principal

Stadium High School