Olympia School District

As we move forward with plans to welcome students back on campus in a hybrid learning model, we have created a schedule of tentative, conditional start dates to help families plan for the anticipated expansion of in-person learning.

Every January school districts across the state and nation honor their board of directors during School Board Recognition Month. The Olympia School District will recognize its school board near the start of the meeting on Thursday, January 14. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The link to the online meeting will be posted on the district website.

Students may pick up free grab-and-go lunch, and if desired breakfast for the following day, at school district meal distribution sites starting on the first day of school Wednesday, September 9.

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success; Classified School Employees of the Year Named, New Avanti High class focuses on racial and social justice movements, Newly updated webpage features expanded youth and family resources, Capital High School debaters find success in online tournaments, Middle school students meet author Alexandra Diaz and much more!

Are you worried about your child’s development? Any child, birth to five, whose family or caregivers have concerns about their child’s development and live in Olympia School District Boundaries can contact our office to receive a free Child Find Screening.

Looking for information about support groups, crisis lines, help with meals or bills, social and emotional wellness, or tips for taming toddler temper tantrums? You can find all that and much more at our newly updated Resources for Youth and Families webpage.

Every year, inevitably, snow or severe weather conditions lead to a delay in start times or the closure of our school buildings. This year, with most of our students learning remotely, we have modified plans for school schedule changes, as well as the way we will communicate with families about inclement weather.

Every year in December, the Olympia School Board elects officers for the coming year during its annual reorganization. At its December 10 meeting, the board elected Scott Clifthorne as this year’s board president and Maria Flores as vice president.

The Olympia School District started the 2020-21 school year with a 100% distance learning model, with plans for a leveled approach to in-person learning.

The City of Olympia and Olympia School District have partnered to provide $100,000 in funding for a new Child Care Relief Program. This program will provide registration relief for qualifying parents and families seeking local child care services.