Working in Clover Park
CPSD proudly serves the city of Lakewood and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) communities. We are an inclusive, urban school district serving a diverse student population of nearly 13,000 students.
The district consists of 22 schools with six elementary schools located on JBLM: 16 elementary schools, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) secondary school and four special program schools.
Our mission is to ensure each child learns what he or she needs to know to succeed and contribute to the community. We strive to accomplish our mission through our district promise. CPSD teachers and staff participate in living their promise and cultivating the foundational characteristics of the Four Pillars of Student Success to support their personal and professional growth.
CPSD supports educators through mentoring and professional development opportunities. The Beginning Educator Support Team program provides a mentor for each first-year teacher.