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Portrait of a Graduate

At Pasco School District, we believe in empowering every student to succeed, both in school and beyond. That’s why we are embarking on the creation of a Portrait of a Graduate—a collective vision that outlines the key skills, mindsets, and competencies our students will need to excel in the 21st century. This initiative will guide our educational strategies, ensuring that every student graduates prepared not only for the workforce but for lifelong learning and active citizenship.

Join Our Portrait of a Graduate Design Team

Pasco School District (PSD) is thrilled to invite passionate community members like YOU to join our Design Team as we create the district's vision for a Portrait of a Graduate. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the identity of our future graduates and make a lasting impact on our community.

Meeting Dates and Locations (childcare provided):

  • October 2nd | 5:00-7:30 pm | PHS Student Mall | Dinner provided
  • November 6th | 5:30-7:30 pm | CHS Student Mall
  • December 11th | 5:30-7:30 pm | Stevens Middle School Commons
  • January 29th | 5:30-7:30 pm | Location TBD

Committee Purpose:
As key stakeholders in our district, the Portrait of a Graduate Design Team will focus on:

  • Analyzing changes in the world and their implications for our students.
  • Defining the skills students need to succeed now and in the future.
  • Developing a shared local vision for the competencies essential to PSD’s graduates.
  • Creating strategies to ensure our Portrait of a Graduate is a reality for every student.

We Want You!
We are looking for diverse, open-minded, and solution-oriented individuals from across the Pasco community. If you’re a team player, we’d love for you to apply.

The application for the Design Team will be open until September 16th. Apply today using an application link below.

All applicants will be notified of their selection status by September 27th.

How Are We Developing Our Portrait of a Graduate?

Our journey toward creating a Portrait of a Graduate will take place over several months, beginning with four dedicated Design Team meetings. During these sessions, our team will:

  • Examine how global and societal changes affect our students.
  • Identify the key competencies that students need to thrive, both today and in the future.
  • Develop a shared, local vision for Pasco School District that reflects the community’s values and goals for its graduates.
  • Explore how to ensure that every student can achieve the competencies outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate.

What Happens Next?

Our Portrait of a Graduate will serve as a foundation for guiding the district's educational strategies and priorities in the years to come. This vision will be instrumental in creating meaningful learning experiences for every student—from our youngest learners to our graduating seniors.

Once our Portrait is finalized, we will move into the next phase: implementing this vision across the district as part of our Strategic Plan. This will include setting goals, identifying resources, and ensuring that every Pasco student can benefit from the new vision for their education.