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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 | 5 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

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

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/2/26

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

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/1/26

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

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/31/26

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

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/20/26 | 1 comment

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

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/19/26 | 1 comment

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

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/12/26 | 13 comments

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

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/4/26 | 1 comment