Enroll at Maritime|253

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To enroll in any other school, please visit the enrollment services webpage.

Maritime|253 Summer Programming

Maritime|253 offers summer programming to all TPS and partnering district high school students and select programming to enrolled Maritime|253 students. Students enrolled in Maritime|253 are offered an additional, exclusive program selection. Applications for all programs will open April 1!

Please see details below to find out more:

Maritime|253 Summer Program: 2nd Cycle
Dates: June 22-July 9, Monday - Thursday
Location: 2nd Cycle
1205 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Program Description: Students engage in a hands-on, project-based learning experience where they build, repair, and analyze bicycles while exploring the broader role of transportation systems in engineering, logistics, and maritime industries. Through guided instruction and real-world application, students develop technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of how mechanical systems connect to larger infrastructure and workforce pathways.

Are you currently enrolled in M|253? Click here to aPPly to maritime|253 summer programs!

For more information, please contact Liz Portela, Jobs 253 Coordinator, eportel@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

Maritime|253 Summer Program: Foss Waterway Seaport Marine Exploration
Dates: June 22 - July 9, Monday - Thursday
Location: Foss Waterway Seaport
705 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Program Description: Students engage in an immersive, hands-on exploration of the maritime industry at the Foss Waterway Seaport, gaining exposure to the wide range of careers that power the South Puget Sound region. Through interactive activities, industry guest speakers, and real-world learning experiences, students build awareness of maritime pathways while developing foundational knowledge of how the industry operates locally and globally.

Are you currently enrolled in M|253? Click here to aPPly to maritime|253 summer programs!

For more information, please contact Liz Portela, Jobs 253 Coordinator, eportel@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

How Enrollment at Maritime|253 works 

Maritime|253 is not a high school, students remain enrolled at their high school but spend half their day at the skills center. We offer a morning and an afternoon session. Enrollment is open to all high-school students in the South Sound.

Member school districts, which include Tacoma Public Schools, Vashon Island School District, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, Orting School District, Franklin Pierce School District, Fife Public Schools, Chief Leschi School District and University Place Public Schools, have a guaranteed number of seats. Students from non-member districts will be accepted based on available space, and with a signed shared student agreement from their home district.  

Courses are advanced, and we typically recommend students be in their junior or senior year.