Once a Student. Always Invested.
The Tacoma Public Schools Alumni Support Network unites TPS graduates who want to give back to the schools and community that shaped their lives. Through collective generosity, alumni help ensure that the next generation of Tacoma students has the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.
With a monthly or annual gift of any amount, Alumni Support Network members invest in programs that uplift students, strengthen schools, and honor the legacy of Tacoma’s vibrant and diverse alumni community.
Why the TPS Alumni Support Network Matters
Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, your Tacoma story is part of something bigger. The Alumni Support Network:
- Celebrates the impact of TPS graduates across the region and beyond
- Expands opportunities for today’s students through alumni generosity
- Builds connection among TPS alumni who believe in giving back
- Strengthens school pride and community engagement
Your support ensures that every student has the tools, encouragement, and pathways they need to create their own future stories.
How It Works
Membership in the TPS Alumni Support Network is simple and impactful:
- Monthly Giving: a monthly gift of any amount
- Annual Giving: an annual contribution of any amount
- Flexible & Ongoing: Adjust or update your gift at any time
All contributions support the mission of the Tacoma Education Dream Fund to expand access to enriching educational opportunities, foster belonging, and support student success districtwide.
Your Alumni Impact
Gifts from TPS Alumni Support Network members support:
- Student enrichment and opportunity programs
- Innovative learning experiences beyond the classroom
- Equity-focused initiatives that remove barriers for students
- Partnerships that strengthen Tacoma Public Schools
Your gift helps current students dream big—just like you once did.
Stay Connected
As a member of the TPS Alumni Support Network, you’ll receive:
- Updates on programs and student achievements supported by alumni giving
- Invitations to alumni-centered gatherings, events, and volunteer opportunities
- Connection to fellow TPS graduates making an impact
- Recognition as part of a growing community of alumni supporters
Upcoming Events
2026 Reunion Giveback Challenge
Class Pride. Community Impact.
The Reunion Giveback Challenge brings friendly competition to TPS alumni reunions, inviting graduating classes to come together, celebrate their legacy, and make a collective impact on today’s students. Each year, reunion planners help rally their classmates, asking for their financial participation in the challenge. The class that raises the most for the Tacoma Education Dream Fund is honored on the official Reunion Giveback Challenge Plaque, displayed at the Central Administration Building.
This annual tradition strengthens community, fuels student opportunity, and showcases the powerful spirit of TPS alumni.
