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Amy Cast, member of the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) Leadership team, explains the responsibilities of the Board during the beginning of the workshop Thursday night.
Tumwater School District Board talks 2021-2022 budget during work session
The Tumwater School District Board met for a work session last night via Zoom. The meeting was facilitated by Amy Cast, a member of the North Shore School District Board for eight years, who is … more
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The Goal 4 screenshot shows one of the North Thurston Public Schools superintendent's goals for the 2020-2021 school-year: continuous growth in all students and in all subjects-making sure all students empowered and future-ready.
North Thurston school board discusses hybrid grading scale and  Komachin Middle School remodeling
The North Thurston Public Schools’  board met for a regular meeting last night. Agenda items included a sports announcement, grading scales, the Komachin Middle School construction … more
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OSD Executive Director of Elementary Education Autumn Lara talks to the school board and community on Jan. 21, 2021 about the specifics of the academic schedule for the Preschool and Kindergarten students returning on February 1.
Olympia School Board discusses return to classrooms starting Feb. 1
Olympia School District’s board met via Zoom yesterday for a work session. This work session was specifically devoted to the hybrid expansion plan and pandemic education response updates. … more
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Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, the Thurston County Health Officer.
Thurston County Health Officer's Letter to School Personnel
January 21, 2021 Dear Thurston Superintendents and Heads of Schools, In my letter on January 15, 2021, I affirmed Thurston County is in alignment with the Washington State Department of … more
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North Thurston Public Schools food services staff have served 675,000 meals to students since schools were closed in March 2020. From left to right: Ann Carter, Julie Jackson, Maria Montenegro, Semi Cho, Enah Pak, Michelle Payne.
North Thurston Public Schools updates
Prior to Winter Break in mid-December, North Thurston Public Schools served around 900 students in-person. Superintendent Debra Clemens expects that number to increase gradually at the start of the … more
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Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, the Thurston County Health Officer.
County health officer sent additional guidance to school officials today
Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek sent a letter to the Thurston County Educational Community today. Her letter is shown below. Dear Thurston County Educational … more
Tumwater School District Board Member Sean Dotson discusses the Hybrid Opening Decision Framework for returning to school on Feb. 1 at the board's meeting on Jan. 14, 2021.
Tumwater School Board Talks Hybrid Learning Plan, Community Concerns, and Fall Sports
Tumwater School Board met last night for a regular board meeting to discuss a series of updates and community concerns. The district’s recent hybrid learning plan, announced yesterday, was a … more
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“The multi-tiered support system puts everything in one place in a pyramid to get students what they need, whether that be intervention services, additional tutoring, or support, etc," according to Griffin Elementary Principal Rebekah Keiser.
Griffin School Board Discusses Hybrid Learning Model and New Tier Support Pyramid
Griffin School District’s Board met for a work session on last night. Topics of conversation included discussion around an announcement of a hybrid learning model and a multi-tiered support … more
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Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, the Thurston County Health Officer.
County Health Officer gives new guidance to school districts today
Dear Thurston County Superintendents and Heads of Schools, I am writing to inform you of new data and guidance regarding the safety of in-person learning opportunities in the school setting. In … more
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New School Metrics and Recommendations for Thurston County Schools
OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, Governor Inslee announced new school metrics and recommendations for public and private K-12 schools. Currently, Thurston County is at a 237.9 rate per 100,000 of newly … more
As of December 17, Olympia Schools are at Level 2 in the five-stage plan to resume in-person education.
Olympia School Board Talks In-Person Learning and Racial Equity
The Olympia School Board met yesterday evening at 6:00 p.m. to reflect on the latest in-person learning guidance issued by Gov. Jay Inslee and the Wash. Department of Health. Since September 21, … more
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Olympia School Board approves 2020-2022 collective bargaining agreement, elects officers
The Olympia School Board of Directors met on Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. to approve the amended 2020-2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Olympia School District and the Olympia … more
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Tumwater School District's offices are located at 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.
Tumwater School Board Discusses New Operating Protocols
During the Tumwater School Board work session on Thursday, December 3, new operating protocols were discussed. The purpose of operating protocols is to foster the success of the school district … more
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North Thurston High School's block-and-mortar front entrance. Most students now are entering via Zoom.
Local and state resources help families with remote learning
Ups and downs of reported COVID-19 cases in Thurston County has largely determined whether students would learn in classrooms or remotely, using home internet or WiFi connections to access … more
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Olivia Alvord poses on the steps outside Old Main at Saint Martin's University just weeks away from completing her undergraduate degree there.
What it’s like to be a student teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic
As a student teacher during this crazy time, I can tell you that “stressful” is an understatement. This year I am student-teaching 9th-grade World Studies and 11th-grade U.S. History … more
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This graphic is used to to start conversations about the difference between two related concepts: equity and equality.
Olympia School District improves racial equity engagement plan
Olympia School District (OSD) board discussed current equity policy and racial equity training during its work session on Thursday, November 19, held online. The focal point of the meeting was the … more
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School recess appears to be nearly as much fun at home as it would have been at school for Jonah and Faith.
What it’s really like to navigate remote learning
The internet is fraught with remote-learning forums, Facebook posts, and homeschool tips. Across the nation, classrooms are empty, and teachers are anxious. Parents are having sleepless nights … more
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This student is learning early the value of saving money for education.
Olympia School District finds unexpected $3.2 million cash
Olympia School District Board learned that it spent $3.2 million less than planned in 2019-20, during its regular meeting last Thursday, November 12. The highlight of the meeting was the … more
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Public hearing Monday on Ingersoll Stadium
The Olympia School District wants to open up Ingersoll Stadium at Olympia High School to groups who are not affiliated with the district. “The District’s consideration of this … more
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In a scene familiar to many families right now, a woman and a young girl attempt to digest the information on their laptop.
Navigating online learning with grandma
Linda Myers is the great grandmother of a kindergartner in a Thurston County grade school. When the child’s mother had to be hospitalized recently, Myers became this child's "at-home … more
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