Thanks again to all our supporters.  We have moved into hibernation mode until the U. P. Schools next needs our support.  We continue to collect email addresses through the subscription link to the right in order to assure contact with our community when next it is needed. We ask that you continue to consider donating [...]

At 11:14 p.m., Pierce County posted the results of the Special Election and University Place results are: University Place SD No. 83 – Prop. 1 YES 4,282 66.05% NO 2,201 33.95% We are, of course, very pleased with the results and wish to thank all voters in the University Place School District for their support [...]

The phone calling over the last week has been wonderfully received by U.P. Citizens and masterfully accomplished by a cadre of dedicated volunteers.  The initial results of our contact with residents shows overwhelming support for the levy and with additional encouragement in our final days of the campaign through sign waving and personal contact, we [...]

UPLACE: Quality schools help property values RON LUNCEFORD; University Place Last updated: January 30th, 2010 12:22 AM (PST) The Town Center project in University Place has been controversial; creating a first-class contributor to the economic and social well-being of University Place is a worthy goal that is not easy to achieve. But my point isn’t [...]

UPLACE: Schools achieve despite demographics SHIRLEY ZURFLUH; University Place Last updated: January 29th, 2010 12:27 AM (PST) I read Patrick O’Callahan’s blog posting (Inside Opinion, 1-22) about changing demographics in University Place School District with great interest. As he notes, student diversity and the number of students receiving free/reduced meals has increased substantially over the [...]

UPLACE: School district has used funds wisely PAT GARLOCK; University Place Last updated: January 28th, 2010 12:22 AM (PST) As state funding for schools shrinks, the University Place School District replacement levy becomes even more critical to protect our current educational program. Voters must continue to support our schools. This levy is not a new [...]

Greetings UP Citizens for Schools, We write to advise you that tonight the University Place Schools PTSA Council voted to endorse the Levy and Maintenance Operations Levy which will be on the ballot on February 9, 2010.  Our vote was unanimous. Regards, Council Co-Presidents Paula Caillier Christine Kilduff

Two questions have emerged in the closing days of the campaign.  First, some have asked where the district has tightened their belts in tough economic times?  That’s a fair question when we are all examining our budgets under a shadow of economic uncertainty.  Second, some have asked what we are getting for these resources and [...]

We want to make sure that all information is out to everyone, so please find below critical details regarding total rates for local schools as they likely appear on your tax statement.  Note that the University Place School District has held to a longstanding commitment of never exceeding a combined rate of more than $7 [...]

UPLACE: Quality schools help define community NANCY SCHMAUDER; Tacoma Last updated: January 21st, 2010 12:22 AM (PST) Why would I support the University Place School maintenance and operations levy Feb. 9? I am a 36-year resident of UP, have no children and have been retired for several years. I support the levy because I have [...]