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View MoreESD 113 communications team wins 12 state awards
The five-person communications team at ESD 113, which serves Olympia and Tumwater school districts, received 12 awards from the Washington School Public Relations Association, including two "Best in Category" honors.
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View MoreOlympia's ORLA ranks highest locally in U.S. News elementary list
The 2027 U.S. News & World Report elementary school rankings, released Oct. 20, place Olympia Regional Learning Academy at No. 207 and Boston Harbor Elementary at No. 290 among 1,169 ranked Washington schools. Michael T. Simmons Elementary leads Tumwater at No. 434.
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View MoreOlympia board member proposes community hubs inside schools
Olympia School District board Vice President Maria Flores proposed a Citizens Advisory Committee to study turning district schools into neighborhood hubs with embedded health clinics, after-school programs and family services.
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View MoreOlympia students can join advisory council by Oct. 30
The Olympia School District is accepting applications through Oct. 30 for its Student Leadership Advisory Council, which gives high schoolers a direct voice in school decisions ahead of a Nov. 9 first meeting.
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View MoreEvergreen hits 2,725 students in 5th straight year of growth
The Evergreen State College enrolled 2,725 students for fall 2026, its fifth consecutive year of enrollment growth, with 384 first-year students marking the largest incoming class in nine years.
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View MoreOlympia schools superintendent warns delay on closures deepens cuts
Superintendent Patrick Murphy detailed new staffing allocations for schools that would absorb students under the proposed closure of three Olympia elementary buildings and warned that delaying the process would force deeper budget cuts.
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View MoreOlympia school board declares October Disability Inclusion Month
The Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed October as Disability Inclusion Month at its Sept. 24 meeting, encouraging families and educators to promote accessibility and disability justice in line with a 2008 state law requiring schools to conduct disability-awareness activities each October.
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View MoreOlympia school board meets Oct. 1 amid closure debate
The Olympia School District board holds a work session Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. as the district advances its proposal to close three elementary schools ahead of a November vote.
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View MoreOlympia school district survey for families closes Oct. 11
The Olympia School District's annual Panorama Fall Climate Survey is open through Oct. 11, collecting input from students, families and staff on belonging and school climate, with the family version available in 22 languages online.
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View MoreEvergreen graduates 14 from prison education program's first class
The Evergreen State College celebrated the first graduating class from its Prison Education Program in summer 2026, with 14 incarcerated students earning bachelor's degrees at Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.
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View MoreOlympia school board holds graduation ceremony Sept. 24
The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold an Extended Graduation Ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, followed by its regular board meeting, both open to the public in person and via Zoom.
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View MoreOlympia school board declares October Walk to School Month
The Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed October 2026 as Walk to School Month, encouraging families and staff to walk or bike with students to promote health and safety.
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