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Enrollment projected to decline at Olympia School District in 2026-27 academic year
Enrollment is on the decline at Olympia School District (OSD), with the total number of full-time equivalent students projected to drop ... more
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Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff reaffirmed the city’s commitment to its School Resource Officer Program during a city council meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. 
Mayor reaffirms Tumwater’s commitment to SRO program after reassignment of officer
Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff reaffirmed the city’s commitment to its School Resource Officer Program following the reassignment of a ... more
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Olympia School District board proclaims March 9-13 as Education Support Professionals Week  
The Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed March 9-13 as Education Support Professionals Week to honor staff with supportive ... more
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Tumwater School District lists maintenance, site projects for $49.1 million capital levy 
Major repairs and site improvements are in store for the Tumwater School District after the passage of the Replacement Safety, Technology, and ... more
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The Lacey Commission on Equity and Lacey Youth Council held a collaborative discussion on student concerns and youth support needs at Lacey City Hall on Monday, February 23, 2026. 
Lacey Commission on Equity and Youth Council hold joint discussion
Mental health gaps, school budget cuts and lack of a teen space were at the center of a joint discussion between the Lacey Commission on ... more
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Canvassing Board certifies Feb. 10 Special Election results for Thurston County
The Thurston County Canvassing Board certified the results of the Feb. 10 Special Election, in which three local school districts received ... more
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Tumwater School District Superintendent Kevin Bogatin (top left) and Tumwater School District Board of Directors member Melissa Beard (bottom) addressed the city council at a public hearing about the district’s Replacement Safety, Technology, & Capital Improvements Levy on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
Tumwater City Council supports school district replacement levy 
The Tumwater City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 1, a replacement levy for the Tumwater School District ... more
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Nomination period opens for educator, employee of the year awards at ESD 113  
The nomination period is underway for the 2027 Washington State Teacher of the Year and 2026 Classified School Employee of the Year awards at ... more
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At a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, the Olympia City Council voted unanimously to support the Olympia School District’s Proposition 1, a replacement levy that would support technology and capital projects.
Olympia City Council supports school district’s Proposition 1
The Olympia City Council approved a resolution in support of Olympia School District’s Proposition 1, a four-year technology and capital ... more
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North Thurston Public Schools to unveil newly modernized activity center 
North Thurston Public Schools is going to unveil the newly modernized Rajinder Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South with ... more
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Voter registration deadlines loom for Feb. 10 Special Election in Thurston County
A couple of key voter registration deadlines are approaching ahead of the Feb. 10 Special Election in Thurston ... more
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Tumwater School District Superintendent Kevin Bogatin reported the achievements of the district’s students at a school board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. 
Tumwater School District students lauded for work in arts, TV and sports 
A number of Tumwater School District students were honored for their achievements in visual arts, television and sports last ... more
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The Olympia City Council is going to consider a resolution in support of Olympia School District No. 111 Proposition 1, a technology and capital projects replacement levy, at a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
Olympia City Council to consider resolution backing school district replacement levy  
The Olympia City Council is going to consider a resolution expressing support for Olympia School District No. 111 Proposition 1, a technology and ... more
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed Feb. 2-6, 2026, as Black Lives Matter at School Week at a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
Olympia School District proclaims Feb. 2-6 as Black Lives Matter at School Week 
The Olympia School District declared Feb. 2-6 as Black Lives Matter at School Week in a move aimed at teaching students and community ... more
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Seven grand prize bookmark winners posed with their artwork posters at Lacey City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The Lacey City Council proclaimed February 2026 as Lacey Loves to Read Month. 
City council proclaims February as Lacey Loves to Read Month, honors bookmark contest winners
The Lacey City Council honored seven grand prize bookmark contest winners and proclaimed February as Lacey Loves to Read ... more
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Olympia School District holds annual communications audit 
As part of an annual communications audit, the Olympia School District (OSD) showcased the launch of an 83-member communications group, software ... more
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The North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors was one of the 49 school boards recognized as a 2025 Board of Distinction.
North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors receives honor
The North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors was selected as a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors ... more
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Centennial Elementary School of the Olympia School District earned a Culture Kickoff Award for the second year.
Centennial Elementary School honored with Culture Kickoff Award 
Centennial Elementary School in Olympia earned a Culture Kickoff Award for the second straight year, affirming its commitment to fostering a sense of ... more
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The 2026 Teen Writing and Cover Art Contest, for students from grades 6-12, is accepting entries. The entry deadline is Jan. 10, 2026. 
Teen Writing & Art Contest underway in Lacey
North Thurston Public Schools is holding the 2026 Teen Writing & Art Contest for students from grades 6-12, as part of the ... more
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Olympia School District had an $8,857,455 ending fund balance for 2024-25, which was down from $10,186,316 in the previous school year.
Olympia School District ends 2025 with lower fund balance than previous year
Olympia School District closed the 2024-25 school year with an $8,857,455 ending fund balance, or roughly $1.32 million less ... more
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