Student Government Day Scheduled for October 29, 2024

The Student Government Day program provides high school students who live in Tacoma or attend Tacoma Public Schools with an opportunity to learn more about the policy-making processes and operations of municipal government.  As an attendee you will:

• Meet with the Mayor, City Council Members, city executives, and staff to talk about important issues
• Learn about the services provided by city government

• Play the role of the Mayor, Council Members or city staff members in a Mock City Council Meeting

• Learn about emerging, important issues for the City of Tacoma

• Gain firsthand knowledge of how the City provides core services to the community
• Learn how these services or issues impact you now and, in the future

Who Can Attend

Students Grades 9-12 who live in Tacoma or attend Tacoma Public Schools

Download the Student Government Day Flyer

Apply by October 11, 2024, to Participate

Applications are now being accepted for Student Government Day 2024. Up to 70 students will be selected to participate each year. In line with our Equity & Empowerment Framework, student nominations will be representative of different genders, ethnicities, high schools, council districts, and life experiences. The deadline to apply is now October 11, 2024. Students will be notified if they are selected to participate by October 22, 2024.

TPS Students Apply Now for Student Government Day 

  Click HERE for residents of Tacoma who attend non-TPS schools.

Permission Slip Requirement

A Tacoma Public School Student Government Day Permission Slip and Media Release are required to participate and will be sent directly to students from TPS after they have applied. 

Student Responsibilities 

• Students will start the day at their home rooms and will be released to the office of their High Schools. Students will then be bused to the Tacoma Municipal Building by Tacoma Public Schools. 
• Check out with a Tacoma Public Schools representative if needing to leave the event early for any reason. 
• Report any problems or concerns immediately to an advisor or City staff member.
• Be punctual to scheduled activities and remain present until the activity is complete. 

Dress Code

The dress code for this event is business casual. If you are unsure if what you are going to wear is acceptable, ask an advisor prior to your arrival.

Transportation 

Tacoma Public Schools are offering bussing from all high schools (except SOTA) in the morning, depending on the need. We will drop off at Lincoln, Mt. Tahoma, and Silas in the evening.

Supervision During the Day

Advisors are expected to attend all activities and meetings along with students during the event day. Students should not be in attendance at any portion of an event without adult supervision. All employees, advisors and staff members in contact with students must be adults 21 years of age or older and have completed background checks.

Date and Time

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

9:30 AM-5:15 PM 

Contacts

D'Angelo Baker

Senior Management Fellow 
City Manager’s Office

(253) 242-0512
Email

Tacoma Public Schools

601 South 8th Street

PO Box 1357

Tacoma, WA 98401

(253) 571-1000