Superintendent

A Message from Our Superintendent

Dear FPS Community:

As we reach this point in the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support. We recently completed another round of student-led conferences, and we truly value the time families took to connect with our staff. These conversations are so important as we work together to support each child’s academic growth and overall well-being.

Work is already underway to create an engaging and effective learning environment for the 2026-2027 school year. Like many districts statewide, we are navigating considerable constraints that will require careful decision-making as we plan next year’s budget, which includes anticipating enrollment needs, as well as balancing staffing, facilities, and programming costs with available federal, state, and local funds. Please know that we remain committed to prioritizing students and their needs.

With Spring Break now in the past, the final push to the end of the school year is here. The months ahead are filled with exciting events—from concerts and field days to promotions and graduation celebrations. These moments highlight the growth and accomplishments of our students and the strength of our community. There is so much to celebrate!

National Teacher Appreciation Week occurs in May. I encourage each of us to take time to acknowledge and appreciate the educators who work to serve our students and community each and every day.

Sincerely,

Lance Goodpaster

Superintendent

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Dr. Lance Goodpaster
Superintendent
 
315 129th St. South
Tacoma, WA 98444
 
 
 (253) 298-3010
 
(253) 298-3015