Board Members Resign From Tahoma Schools

Tahoma School Board Vice President Malia Hollowell (Position 3) and Board Director Haley Pendergraft (Position 1) announced last Monday that they are resigning from the Tahoma School Board, effective immediately.

The following statement was posted from the Tahoma School Board and Superintendent regarding Hollowell and Pendergrafts leaving. 

“The Tahoma School Board and Superintendent Mike Hanson are grateful for Mrs. Hollowell’s and Mrs. Pendergraft’s service to our district,” said School Board President Pete Miller. “They are both incredible advocates for Tahoma students, and they have both played a pivotal role in our district’s success. At this time, the board is looking forward to how we can best serve our district’s students, personnel, families and community.”

Hollowell’s term expires this November. Pendergraft’s term expires November 2025. 

The District and school board are determining appropriate next steps to fill the vacancies of those positions, and there will be more information shared with the community soon.