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The Tumwater School District Board of Directors adopted revisions of three policies related to student health and wellness at a meeting on Oct. 26, 2026.

Tumwater School District adopts revised student wellness policies

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors (TSD) adopted three revised policies related to student health and wellness to align with state ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 11/2/26 | 1 comment

Regional education team wins state awards for communication efforts

The communication team at the regional office responsible for school districts within Thurston County won 12 awards from the state for communication ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/30/26

Tumwater School District Assistant Superintendent Meagan Dawson discussed the need to add procedures to the community service policy at a TSD Board of Directors meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.

Tumwater School District eyes defining community service procedures

The Tumwater School District (TSD) is considering adding procedures to its community service policy to provide consistency and clarity for ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/29/26

Tumwater School District Director of Capital Projects and Facilities Alec Burkheimer presented a resolution to adopt the district’s Capital Facilities Plan.

Tumwater School District adopts 2026-32 Capital Facilities Plan

The Tumwater School District (TSD) Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the 2026-32 Capital Facilities Plan after ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/28/26

OSD creates web page that addresses questions about planning

The Olympia School District (OSD) has created a web page that addresses frequently asked questions about proposed school closures, consolidation ... more

By The JOLT Staff | 10/28/26 | 2 comments

The Olympia School District is looking at the idea of adopting a community schools model. The idea was discussed during a meeting of the OSD Board of Directors on Oct. 22, 2026.

Olympia School District looking at community schools model

The idea of adopting a community schools model is being considered at the Olympia School District (OSD), as a means to transform it into a hub of ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/26/26 | 2 comments

Local residents showed up at Madison Elementary School for an Olympia School District Board of Directors (left) public hearing on the proposed closure of the school. Madison Principal Domenico Spatola-Knoll  addressed the crowd.

Last public hearing on school closures held at Madison Elementary School

Madison Elementary School students and parents had strong feelings about the proposed closure of the school at a public hearing in ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/21/26 | 7 comments

Local residents attended a public hearing about the possible closure of LP Brown Elementary School in Olympia gathered on Oct. 15, 2026.

Local residents sound off at public hearing on proposed closure of LP Brown

A proposal to shutter LP Brown Elementary School in Olympia was questioned by a number of people who attended a recent public hearing on the ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/20/26 | 6 comments

Intercity Transit’s Walk N Roll representative Ali Fuller shared photos of McKenny Elementary School students participating in the Walk N Roll program. The Olympia City Council proclaimed October 2026 as Walk to School Month at a meeting on Oct. 6, 2026.

Olympia proclaims October as Walk to School Month

It's Walk to School Month in the City of ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/13/26 | 3 comments

Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, left, presente the Walk to School Month proclamation with Intercity Transit representative Kerri Wilson during the Lacey City Council meeting on Oct. 6, 2026.

Lacey City Council promotes safer school commutes

The Lacey City Council proclaimed October as Walk to School Month, as a means to promote safer travel to schools and encourage healthy ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 10/12/26

Public hearing to be held on potential closure of McKenny Elementary School in Olympia

The registration window is open for people interested in participating in a public hearing about the proposed closure of McKenny Elementary School in ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/6/26 | 4 comments

Students and parents weighed in on proposed school closures at an Olympia School District Board of Directors meeting on Sept. 24, 2026.

Students, parents push back on proposed school closures in Olympia

Parents and students sounded off on proposed school closures ahead of a looming decision on the issue by the Olympia School District Board ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/29/26 | 17 comments

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors adopted three policies on Sept. 24, 2026.

Tumwater School District board adopts revised policies related to students

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors adopted policies related to the welfare of students with disabilities and responsible phone use, along ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/28/26 | 1 comment

The Esther R. Knox Building is located at 111 Bethel St. NE in Olympia.

Olympia School District proclaims October as Disability Inclusion Month

October is Disability Inclusion Month at Olympia School District, the Board of Directors proclaimed at a ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/25/26 | 1 comment

Olympia School District superintendent presents written analysis for school closures

A written analysis has been published to give the Olympia School District (OSD) Board of Directors and residents an overview of the proposed closure ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/22/26 | 6 comments

The North Thurston Public Schools community is accepting applications for free student meals for the 2026-27 academic year.

North Thurston Public Schools accepting applications for free meals

North Thurston Public Schools is inviting families to apply for free meals at ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/17/26

Olympia School District Superintendent Patrick Murphy released a letter addressing the school closure process.

Olympia School District superintendent proposes closure of three schools

Three schools are being considered for closure in the Olympia School District (OSD), as a means to produce roughly $3.1 ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/15/26 | 9 comments

The Olympia School District Board of Directors discussed the Start of School Enrollment Update for school year 2026-27 at a meeting on Sept. 10, 2026.

More than 8,700 students attend beginning of classes in Olympia

The Olympia School District reported that 8,753 students showed up for the beginning of classes in September, down more than 100 students from the ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/14/26 | 4 comments

Olympia School District board proclaims October as Walk to School Month

To encourage the safety and health of children, the Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed October as Walk to School ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/14/26

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors held the first reading of policies regarding students with disabilities, telecommunication device usage and school visitors at a meeting on Aug. 27, 2026.

Tumwater school board reviews policies on disabilities, phone usage and school visits

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors held the first reading on policies that safeguard students with disabilities, manage school ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/4/26