Impact | Commencement Bay Middle

I|CBM is the second middle school in the Impact network and is located in the same building as Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary in Tacoma. The school features large, bright classrooms, a playground/sports area, and beautiful views!

  • Address: 1301 E. 34th St, Tacoma WA 98404
  • School Number: 206.712.7640 x3
  • Principal: Eliza Gabriel, egabriel@impactps.org
  • Grades Served: 6th grade
  • Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Arrival: 8:15 am - 8:35 am
  • Dismissal: Monday - Thursday at 2:45 pm; Fridays at 1:15 pm

Where We're Located

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What Makes Impact's Middle School Different

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Built With Families, Students & Staff
Impact's grade level expansion isn't something we planned behind closed doors. Through monthly family design meetings, student feedback sessions, and staff collaboration, our community has helped shape everything from school culture to enrichment opportunities. As we continue planning, community voices remain at the center of the work.

Clubs, Athletics & Passion Projects
Middle school is a time for exploration, and we're excited about the opportunities scholars will have beyond the classroom. Students can look forward to athletics, debate, entrepreneurship, music production, arts programming, and student-led clubs. These experiences help scholars discover new interests, build confidence, and connect with peers around shared passions.

Every Scholar Known
A key feature of our secondary model is our small advisory groups. Each scholar will belong to a close-knit group led by a dedicated advisor who supports their academic growth, goal setting, and social-emotional development. This structure ensures students have a trusted adult and a strong sense of belonging throughout their middle school years.

Meet Leadership 

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Eliza Gabriel

Principal

Eliza Gabriel is thrilled to return to the role of Principal of Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary and now Middle School! Before joining CBE in 2025, Ms. Gabriel was the Principal at Impact| Puget Sound Elementary, and previously led teams in Washington and New York with excellent academic outcomes. She instituted a program to diversify classroom libraries and campaigned to improve the quality and diversity of books to which students are exposed. Ms. Gabriel is passionate about maintaining a school culture where children feel supported, powerful, endlessly capable, and loved. She has worked with a variety of age groups, and served children in general and special education classrooms. Ms. Gabriel is from Minnesota originally, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Bates College in Maine, and her Master’s in General and Special Elementary Education from Touro College in New York.