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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
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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
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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
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The Esther R. Knox Building is located at 111 Bethel St. NE in Olympia.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors adopted a salary increase for non-represented employees at a meeting on Aug. 27, 2026.
Olympia School District increases non-represented staff wages
Hourly wages for 36 non-represented employees with the Olympia School District are going up for the 2026-27 academic ... more
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The Tumwater School District Board of Directors adopted the district’s 2026-27 budget and interfund loan resolutions at a meeting on Aug. 27, 2026.
Tumwater School District board adopts budget, interfund loan resolution for 2026-27 cycle
The Tumwater School District Board of Directors approved a budget and $1.5 million interfund loan for the 2026-27 school ... more
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors welcomed new hires at a meeting on Aug. 27, 2026.
Olympia School District welcomes four principals, technical education director
Four principals, one assistant principal and a technical education director have been added to the Olympia School District's employment ... more
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The Olympia School District 111 Esther R. Knox Building in Olympia, as seen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
OSD board broadens opportunities for disadvantaged groups in procurement process
There will be more efforts to maximize chances for qualified businesses owned by disadvantaged groups in the service procurement process ... more
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Olympia School District parent Chelsee Heley commented on the district not tracking unenrollment data of families leaving schools at at an OSD board meeting on Aug. 13, 2026.
Long-term planning effort underway at Olympia School District
Mapping out the future of schools at Olympia School District (OSD) will involve updating a strategic plan, putting forth a bond measure ... more
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School closure talks are back at Olympia School District after Superintendent Patrick Murphy presented the School Consolidation Timeline on Aug. 6, 2026.
Olympia School District superintendent presents timeline for school consolidation
A continued decline in enrollment has the Olympia School District looking at the possibility of school consolidation as a means to address funding ... more
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Foundations donate to Imagination Library of Washington's free book program
A pair of new grant commitments are going to help restore Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which provides free monthly books to children ... more
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The Tumwater School District Board of Directors held the first reading on four community relations policies at a meeting on July 23, 2026.
Community relations policies formally introduced at Tumwater school board meeting
One new and four revised community relations policies that align with Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) model policies ... more
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Tumwater School District Executive Director of Special Services Chris Burgmeier met with the Board of Directors to discuss the Service Animals In Schools policy at a meeting on July 23, 2026.
Tumwater School District updates policy on service animals 
The Tumwater School District (TSD) Board of Directors unanimously approved revisions to Policy 2030 (Service Animals In Schools) at a ... more
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State board revisits environmental health, safety requirements for K-12 schools 
The Washington State Board of Health (SBOH) is updating 60-year-old standards on minimum environmental health and safety ... more
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors received an update on early learning efforts related to the Child Care Partnership grant at a meeting on July 16, 2026.
Olympia School District assessment shows families are not satisfied with early learning options 
The Olympia School District’s Community Needs and Capacity Assessment showed that families of children ages 5 years old and younger ... more
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