Kalles Junior High School has been recognized, once again, as a “School of Distinction” for being among the top 5 percent of schools statewide that have demonstrated sustained academic achievement in reading and math. Kalles was one of only 3 junior highs statewide to be honored for a third consecutive year. Performance criteria used to select the winning schools is the same as has been used the past five years by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to name Schools of Distinction. Each school had to have scored at or above the state average in math and reading in grades four, seven, or 10 on the 2011 on the Measurement of Student Progress (MSP). Schools that met that requirement were then evaluated for academic gains in both subjects as measured by seven years of WASL/MSP test scores.

Parents/Community Members,

Our number one goal at Kalles is student learning. Our mission here at Kalles helps guide our work towards improving student achievement. Our mission is: LEAD.

• L-eadership: we want to develop leadership in each student.
• E-mpowerment: we want to empower students to be a part of their learning.
• A-ccountability: we are accountable for every student and their learning.
• D-evelopment: we want to develop the whole child and give them the best possible experience.

Our mission is focused on what is best for our students. They are the reason we do what we do! We want to partner with you, as parents/guardians, so that we are serving your son/daughter in the best way. You are welcome anytime to come to Kalles and get involved.

Sincerely,
Mario Casello
Principal, Kalles Junior High School

Puyallup School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to:
Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources ~ (253) 841-8764
Executive Director of Diversity Affairs ~ (253) 840-8966
Title IX Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8785
Section 504 Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8700