The Peace Community Center Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to pause all education programming for the 2023-24 school year in order to regain financial sustainability, fiscal clarity, and build a healthier partnership between board, staff, and Peace Lutheran Church, our foundational partner in service to the Hilltop community. We plan to enter into a strategic planning process this spring to engage our community and partners to discern how Peace Community Center can best continue to serve the Hilltop community. Even amidst this difficult time, we are thankful for the thousands of young people Peace Community Center has served during our more than two decades of programming. If you have any questions or would like to have a conversation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at directors@peacecommunitycenter.org. If you would like monthly email updates and are not on our email list, please sign up to receive communications through the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Welcome to the Peace Pathway
Peace Community Center offers a pathway model of holistic services that supports students in grades 2-12, college and career with academic and social-emotional resources, enrichments and development.
In partnership with Tacoma Public Schools and students’ families, Peace Community Center lives out its mission through youth development and education-focused programming. We focus on building relationships that support students to be successful from elementary school through high school graduation to college and sustainable careers. Our goal is for students to graduate from high school and obtain a post-secondary degree that fits their career goals. We believe that with this educational background our students will be well-positioned to obtain careers with the skills, experience and values that actively contribute to more just and vibrant communities, especially in the Hilltop of Tacoma.
our programs
Elementary
MCCARVER SCHOLARS​
MCCARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | GRADES 2-5
The McCarver Scholars program helps elementary school students achieve a strong foundation for the beginning of their educational journey through academic support and coaching focused on social and emotional learning (SEL).
middle school
BOBCAT SCHOLARS
HILLTOP HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | GRADES 6-8
The Bobcat Scholars program provides middle school students with continued academic support, 1:1 coaching, and activities that encourage critical thinking, leadership, and increasing youth advocacy. Students work closely with staff and mentors as they discover their passions and prepare for their transition into high school.
high school
HILLTOP SCHOLARS​
PEACE COMMUNITY CENTER | GRADES 9-12
Our high school Hilltop Scholars focus on academic rigor and growth, leadership development, and STEAM-centric enrichments. Through 1:1 mentoring with academic coaches, students address educational challenges and create plans to achieve their goals.
Community engagement & resources
Peace Community Center offers community events, opportunities, and resources to support our students and their families.
