South Puget Sound Community College

09/03/2026

SPSCC was honored to welcome staff from U.S. Senator Patty Murray's office for a discussion focused on supporting community college students and strengthening Washington's workforce.

Catalina Amórtegui, Regional Director for Thurston County and the Olympic Peninsula, and Abby Laver, Legislative Aide, met with SPSCC staff and community partners from the Thurston County Chamber and the Thurston Economic Development Council to discuss workforce opportunities, student success, and the critical role community colleges play in preparing students for in-demand careers. The conversation also explored how federal policies and financial aid programs, including FAFSA, Pell Grants, and VA education benefits, impact students and employers across our region.

These discussions help ensure that the experiences and perspectives of our students, educators, and employers are part of the conversations shaping future policy decisions. Thank you to Senator Murray's team for visiting campus and taking the time to hear directly from our community!

08/27/2026

Don’t miss out...ESOL registration for Fall Quarter is closing soon! This is the perfect opportunity to level up your English skills!

✅ Fall Quarter 2026 classes begin September 21
✅ Classes cost $35 or less

Apply today! https://forms.spscc.edu/ts-application

08/26/2026

Tuition & Fees for Fall Quarter are due on Tuesday, September 1.

If you’re a Running Start student, your Running Start Enrollment Verification Forms are also due on September 1.

08/25/2026

SPSCC is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Pacific Regional Impact & Success Award from the Association of Community College Trustees! The award honors our commitment to expanding opportunity and helping students achieve their educational goals.

We're also thrilled to celebrate SPSCC Trustee Doug Mah, who received the 2026 Pacific Regional Trustee Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding service, advocacy, and leadership on behalf of community and technical colleges.

Both SPSCC and Doug will be honored at the 2026 ACCT Leadership Congress in Chicago this October and will be considered for national ACCT awards. Please join us in congratulating Doug and celebrating this achievement for the entire SPSCC community! 👏💙

08/21/2026

📣 ESOL Registration is Open!

🍂 Fall Quarter classes begin September 21
💲 Classes cost $35 or less

Apply now! https://forms.spscc.edu/ts-application

08/19/2026

Looking for a community to sing with? SPSCC Choirs are holding auditions September 8 to 11!

Whether you're an experienced vocalist or just love making music with others, SPSCC offers two choir opportunities open to students and community members alike:

🎶 Percival Choir: Our larger community choir performs everything from choral masterworks and jazz standards to music from around the world.

🎶 Chamber Singers: A smaller select ensemble featuring a ca****la works, madrigals, contemporary music, and special performance opportunities on and off campus.

To schedule an informal audition, contact Dr. John Guarente at [email protected].

Learn more: https://spscc.edu/arts-communications/music

Music is a uniquely enriching discipline that connects communities and cultures around the world. At SPSCC, you can study music for the first time through appreciation and fundamentals classes, take performance ensemble training with private instruction in voice or instrument lessons, or prepare to....

08/18/2026

Thank you to the Thurston Chronicle for spotlighting our Craft Brewing & Distilling program and the team at Percival Creek Brewery & Distillery! 🍻

The article highlights a major milestone for our program: the first-ever public release of a student-developed beer! Created by SPSCC student Martin Lee as his Brewing Capstone project and scaled for commercial production at Percival Creek, the Sour Saison showcases the hands-on learning and industry experience that set our program apart.

We're so proud of Martin and everyone who helped bring this project to life!

Read the full article: https://thurstonchronicle.com/stories/spscc-craft-brewing-distilling-program-celebrates-release-of-its-first-student-developed-beer,406777

📷 Photo by Thurston Chronicle

08/16/2026

Take the next step in your English learning journey! ESOL classes help you communicate more confidently in English.

✅ Fall Quarter classes begin September 21
✅ Classes cost $35 or less

Register now! https://forms.spscc.edu/ts-application

08/13/2026

Join us Friday, August 14, at 4 p.m. for the release of a student-created Sour Saison, the first beer developed in an SPSCC Brewing Capstone course to be scaled up for public production and served at the Percival Creek Tasting Room! 🍻

Created by SPSCC students and brought to life by the team at Percival Creek Brewery & Distillery, this crisp, refreshing Sour Saison features citrus and stone fruit notes, bright tartness, and a classic saison finish that's perfect for summer.

Come support our students and raise a glass to hands-on learning in action!

Learn more: https://spscc.edu/about/news-awards/spscc-craft-brewing-distilling-students-bring-first-capstone-beer-market

08/11/2026

🎬 Big news for South Sound creators! 🎙️

Kraken Studios at SPSCC is opening a new Dolby Atmos mixing facility, giving filmmakers, musicians, podcasters, voice artists, and other creators access to professional-level recording, mixing, and engineering tools. As one of very few community-accessible Dolby Atmos spaces in the country, this new facility helps make industry-standard technology available right here in our region!

Join us for the Kraken Studios Open House from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 to tour the facility, experience Dolby Atmos sound demonstrations, explore production and recording spaces, try out rental equipment, meet industry professionals, and learn about the workshops, classes, and services available to support your creative projects.

Learn more: https://spscc.edu/about/news-awards/spsccs-kraken-studios-opens-dolby-atmos-mixing-facility-community-use