Olympia School District

We would like to welcome the students and families from the Class of 2038 to our annual Olympia School District 'Countdown to Kindergarten' event. This exciting and informative event is open to all parents/guardians who have children entering kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year, both in-district and out-of-district families. Parents/guardians and incoming kindergartners are encouraged to attend, and feel free to invite your friends and neighbors!

A 3D-printed community mosaic is being installed in the Olympia School District board room to welcome the community into the district offices. Designed by Orion Hoppe (Olympia High School, Class of 2024) in collaboration with the Maker’s Den, the sign features a mosaic of 3D-printed parts inspired by the We the Builders project. Andrew Woodbridge’s Advanced 3D Design & Fabrication students at OHS managed the project, collecting and assembling all the pieces.

We encourage all Olympia School District students, staff, families and community members to take the 2025-26 Budget Planning Survey. The survey is estimated to take five minutes to complete and is open until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025. The results will be shared with the Olympia School Board in April 2025.

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success; Congratulations to this year's OSD Teachers of the Year!, Kindness Celebrations Fill Hearts Across the District, Seal of Biliteracy Program Highlights Linguistic Diversity, You’re Invited: Unveiling of our 3D Printed Community Mosaic, Nurturing Minds: How Madison’s Wellness Center Supports Students and Staff and more!

In today's world, there is a lot happening around us, and mental well-being has never been more important. At Madison Elementary School, the Wellness Center is dedicated to supporting the emotional health of students at a time when self-care and mental wellness are crucial. This calming space is designed with regulation tools, comfortable seating, and helpful resources to encourage relaxation and emotional growth. The Wellness Center's mission is to create a culture of wellness for teachers, staff, and students by offering a safe and welcoming place to take a break, relax, learn and heal. Through various counseling tools, coping strategies, wellness education, and mindfulness practices, the wellness center nurtures the mental health and well-being of the entire school community.

The Washington State Seal of Biliteracy program is a prestigious recognition for high school graduates who demonstrate advanced proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more world languages, in addition to English. The Olympia School District is proud to honor language as a valuable asset and believes that multilingualism opens doors to many opportunities. Through the Seal of Biliteracy Program, OSD encourages students to develop language skills that enhance their cultural awareness and prepares them with a competitive edge in the global job market. This recognition fosters a deeper understanding of diverse cultures, broadens career possibilities and prepares students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

Over the past few months, kindness has taken center stage across the Olympia School District, with students, staff, and families coming together meaningfully to build a culture of compassion, connection and care. From classroom lessons to school-wide initiatives, kindness has been woven into everyday interactions, making a lasting impact on our communities. Check out how several of our schools are spreading kindness and making a difference in the lives of all our students and families.

This year the Olympia School District is thrilled to announce that two teachers have been selected and recognized as the 2025 OSD Teachers of the Year; LP Brown Elementary School Reading Specialist teacher Devin Alexander, and Thurgood Marshall Middle School (TMMS) Orchestra Director Kimberly Merkley.

The Olympia School District has been gearing up for a major information system upgrade: transitioning from Skyward SMS 2.0 to Skyward Qmlativ in July 2025. This move promises enhanced functionality across key areas of student information, payroll, finance and human resources. It also improves the functionality of both Family and Student access.