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School starts on Thursday, August 24 for 1st - 5th grade, and Monday, August 28 for Kindergarten.
We Are Impact
We are a network of free public schools open to all students serving the South Puget Sound region, educating elementary school students to become the next generation of equity-driven, innovative leaders!
Where We're Located
Impact Public Schools is a network of four schools serving the racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse South Puget Sound region.
- Impact | Puget Sound Elementary is in Tukwila
- Impact | Salish Sea Elementary is in South Seattle
- Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary is in Tacoma
- Impact | Black River Elementary is in Renton
School starts on Thursday, August 24 for 1st - 5th grade and Monday, August 28 for Kindergarten.
Important Dates & Events
First Days of School:
- Thursday, August 24 for 1st - 5th grade
- Monday, August 28 for Kindergarten.
Open Houses:
- Impact | Puget Sound Elementary: Tuesday, August 22 from 2pm-3:30pm and Wednesday, August 23 from 8am-10am
- Impact | Salish Sea Elementary: Tuesday, August 22 from 8am-10am and Wednesday, August 23 from 1:30 - 3:30pm
- Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary: Tuesday, August 22 from 8am-10am and Wednesday, August 23 from 1:30 - 3:00pm
- Impact | Black River Elementary: Tuesday, August 22 - Your teacher will contact you to set up an appointment
What Our Community Says About Impact

The resources for scholars and teachers at Impact are unparalleled, and it makes me so happy to see scholars enjoying our classroom libraries, project materials, games, and art supplies!"
Eliza Gabriel
Impact Principal

My three kids just love this school and their teachers. They’re full of stories about class and how comfortable they feel. They’re definitely in the right place.”
Silvia Tellez
Impact Parent

School is definitely challenging and maybe even humbling for Julian. But he loves it. The teachers create such a positive culture.”