Olympia School District

Take a peek at how technology is currently being used in classrooms throughout the Olympia School District as we prepare for the upcoming 2018 Technology and Safety Replacement Levy on the February 13 Special Election ballot! 💻 🤖 🔬 #TechLevy2018 #OSDFriends #OurKidsFutureIsNow

Entertainment Explosion presents A Really Big Shoe 12 with the folk group The Brothers Four - a benefit concert for kids in need in Olympia and surrounding school districts. Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Washington Center for Performing Arts.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a retreat, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2018, in the Satsop Room at Capital Region ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2018 in the Knox Administrative Center Board Room, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 6, at the Knox Administrative Center Board Room, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 8, at The Knox Administrative Center Board Room, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia, 98501.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Knox Administrative Center Board Room, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia, 98501.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018 in the Knox Administrative Center Board Room, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia 98501. The Board will recess into Executive Session before the meeting is adjourned, for not more than an hour, to discuss bargaining and compensation.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21 at McLane Elementary School, 200 Delphi Rad SW, Olympia, WA 98502. This is an open public meeting and the community is welcome to attend. View the agenda here.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Olympia Regional Learning Academy, 2400 15th Avenue SE, Olympia, 98501.

Olympia School District staff and the Board of Directors are in the process of developing the 2018-19 school year operating budget. Staff originally anticipated proposing a budget to the school board in early May and holding community budget forums on May 15 and May 16.

The Centennial Elementary playground and playfield are closed until mid-July as a safety precaution while construction work continues on the school remodel. The playground and field will reopen after temporary construction fencing is installed.

The November 6 workshop is titled "Positive Discipline" and is geared toward K-8 parents.

Capital High School will be hosting an 8th Grade Information Night on Thursday, March 22 in the Capital High School Theater from 6-8 p.m.

Planning is underway for the development of the 2018-19 Olympia School District budget, and there are several opportunities for the community to have a voice in the process.

The Olympia School District will hold its annual “Countdown to Kindergarten” informational event starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 10 at Capital High School.

Our district and school websites may experience intermittent service interruptions from 9:00 p.m. on April 12 through 3:00 a.m. on April 13. Our website host, SchoolMessenger, will be upgrading servers at that time.

Are you looking for a flexible part-time job with summers, school breaks, holidays and weekends off? We’ve got the job for you!

A reminder to our families that Tuesday, March 27 through Friday, March 30 are half days for all elementary students for conference week. Please check with your resident school for release times. Middle and high schools are on normal schedule.

Families, staff and the community are welcome to attend student concerts taking place throughout the district in celebration of the holiday season.

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation issued today, Governor Inslee has ordered that flags at all state agencies, including school and district facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, February 15, 2018, in honor of the victims of the attack in Parkland, Florida. Flags will remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on February 19.

Governor Inslee has ordered that flags at all state agencies, including school and district facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, April 18 in memory of former First Lady Barbara Bush who passed away on April 17, 2018 at the age of 92. Flags will remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on April 21.

Pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee has ordered that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence at Annapolis, Maryland on June 28, 2018. Flags will remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

Governor Inslee has directed that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on July 31 in honor of Kent Police Officer Diego Moreno.

Governor Inslee has ordered that flags at all state agencies, including school and district facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, March 2 in memory Reverend Billy Graham who passed away on February 21 at the age of 99. Flags will remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on March 2.

Governer Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Thursday, December 7, 2017 for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 194 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business or sunset on Thursday, December 7, 2017.

Governor Inslee has ordered that flags at all state agencies, including school and district facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, October 30 in memory of Staff Sgt. Bryan Black, 35.

Governor Inslee has ordered that flags at all state agencies, including school and district facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, January 17 in memory of Pierce County Deputy Daniel A. McCartney, 34, who was shot and killed while responding to a burglary call on January 8, 2018. Flags will remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on January 17.

Interested parents/guardians of students in 2-8th grade are invited to a Highly Capable Program informational meeting on Wednesday, January 31st from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the Board Room in the Knox Administration Center, 1113 Legion Way SE.

Elementary (including kindergarten) and middle school students will have early release/half day during fall conference week, October 24-27. Please check with individual schools for specific dismissal times.

A reminder to all families that the last day of school for the Olympia School District is Wednesday, June 20, with all schools operating on a half-day schedule on June 20.

Welcome to the Olympia School District! New students who live within Olympia School District attendance boundaries will need to complete the Olympia School District application for student registration forms and submit them to their neighborhood school. For more information on the registration process, please visit our Student Registration page.

Friday, November 10, all schools and offices in the Olympia School District will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.

There is no school on Monday, January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School resumes on Tuesday, January 16.

Please note that Thursday, November 9 is a full day of school for all students.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 in the Board Room at the Knox Administrative Center, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia 98501.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will meet with the City of Olympia City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in the council chambers at City Hall, 601 4th Avenue East, Olympia, 98501. This is an open public meeting and the community is welcome to attend.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 13, 2017. The meeting will be held at 111 Bethel Street NE, Olympia 98501, home of The Olympian. This is an open public meeting and the community is welcome to attend.

The Olympia School Board will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018 in the board room at the Knox Administrative Center.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30 PM on Monday, June 11, 2018, in the Board Room at the Knox Administrative Center, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia 98501.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2018, at The Knox Administrative Center Board Room, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia, 98501.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017, at the Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA), 2400 15th Avenue SE, Olympia 98501.

Members of the OSD Board of Directors will participate in a 5-part series sponsored by Capital Region ESD 113 on "Board Equity."

Tickets are available for the annual Olympia School District Night at the Tacoma Rainiers on Thursday, May 31.

This annual OSD Players performance supports the Olympia School District Education Foundation grants program, providing thousands of dollars to teachers and other staff to pay for supplies or projects that aren’t covered by school district funds. February 22-25 Olympia High School Performing Arts Center

Public School Volunteer Week is being celebrated throughout the Olympia School District Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20.

Public School Volunteer Week is being celebrated throughout the Olympia School District Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20.

Tonight's performance of Romeo and Juliet at Capital High School is canceled due to a power outage.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30PM on Monday, November 6, 2017.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a retreat from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the offices of the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), 1021 8th Avenue SE, Olympia, 98501.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017, at the Knox Administrative Center, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia, 98501. This is an open public meeting and the community is welcome to attend. View the agenda here.

The OSD Board of Directors will hold a special meeting (study session) at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2018.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will participate in an Educational Summit on May 29 and 30 along with more than 125 invitees including students, employees, family and community members.

There is no school on Monday and Tuesday, February 19 and 20 for the President's Day holiday and mid-winter break. School resumes on Wednesday, February 21.

This is just a reminder to all Olympia School District families that there will be no school April 2-6. Schools will be out of session for Spring Break. School will be back in session beginning Monday, April 9.

Olympia Parks and Recreation will facilitate the USDA Free lunch program this summer at both Garfield and Madison elementary schools. Lunches are free for children 18 and under. Lunches will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m. from June 25 – August 17 (except July 4).

The Skyward Student System (Student Management, Educator Plus and Family Access) will be unavailable between 5 p.m. Monday, July 30 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 31.

The OSD Skyward system will be unavailable beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. ESD 113 will be upgrading servers and replacing system hardware during this time. We appreciate your patience as the upgrades are completed.

The winter weather season is here and the Olympia School District wants to ensure every child and staff member arrives at school safely. Winter weather conditions may require the closure, late start or early dismissal of students. Occasionally, weather conditions may also make it necessary to modify bus routes to "emergency routes."

In this most recent edition of Spotlight on Success; Olympia HS boasts two Academic Stat Championship teams, Capital HS makes history and wins State 3A Volleyball Championship, Washington MS hosts first-ever STEAM Night, Board approves technology and safety replacement levy proposal and much more!

In this most recent edition of Spotlight on Success; Students Walk n' Roll to school, Washington's First Lady visits district, Olympia High Students to perform in "Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown" and much more!

Join 2018 Washington State Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning for a two-hour session on how best to reach out to and involve families whose children are learning English. Wednesday, March 21, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Knox Administration Building (Board Room), 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Olympia School District schools will be closed November 22-24 for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume Monday, November 27. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

All Olympia School District schools will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 18 through Monday, January 1. Schools will re-open on Tuesday, January 2. During Winter Break the district administrative offices will be open December 18-21, and December 27-28. Otherwise the Knox building will be closed and will not re-open until Tuesday, January 2.