Lacey student marks five years of perfect attendance

posted 09:38 PM 06/12
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Sixth-grader Mackenzie Campbell said she’s not going to let anything stop her from getting to school on time Thursday.

“I’ll camp at the school if I have to,” the 12-year-old said smiling.

That’s because it’s the last day of school and she doesn’t want to ruin her perfect attendance streak of five school years without tardies, absences or early dismissals by her parents at Pleasant Glade Elementary School.

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SPSCC lands major grant for Computerized Manufacturing Tech program

posted 01:06 AM 06/13

South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia has received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for its Computerized Manufacturing Technology program.

Capital High School students win state Stock Market Game

posted 01:07 AM 06/13

A team from Capital High School recently took first place in the Washington State Stock Market Game.

Olympia board will consider naming school office in honor of longtime secretary

posted 08:52 AM 06/10

The Olympia School Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Knox Administrative Center, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia.

Free prep sports physicals offered Saturday for Olympia students

posted 09:46 AM 06/06

Free sports physicals for high school students in the Olympia School District will be offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Capital High School commons area, 2707 Conger Ave. N.W., Olympia.

Olympia school officials ask families to talk about safety, stranger danger

posted 09:34 AM 06/05

The Olympia School District has posted a letter on its Web site about the attempted luring in the neighboring Tumwater School District this week.

UP principal hired to helm Seven Oaks Elementary

posted 06:13 PM 06/04

A familiar face will return to North Thurston Public Schools in July take the helm at Seven Oaks Elementary School in Lacey.

Three people inducted into the Olympia High School Hall of Fame

posted 06:35 AM 06/05

Three people were inducted this week into the Olympia High School Hall of Fame.

Olympia High team places in national economics challenge

posted 01:33 AM 05/29

A team from Olympia High School took third place recently in the David Ricardo division of the Council for Economic Education’s National Economics Challenge.

No injuries reported in Lacey school bus crash

posted 03:04 PM 05/28

A North Thurston Public Schools bus was involved in a crash at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday near College Street and 39th Ave. SE in Lacey, according to a Thurston County dispatcher.

Sonics legend Lenny Wilkens to keynote fundraiser in Lacey

posted 04:43 PM 05/28

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County will host its annual Foundation for the Future Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday in the Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey.

Olympia School Board to hear updates on budget, strategic plan on Tuesday

posted 04:09 PM 05/26

The Olympia School Board will hear updates on the district’s budget and the Capital Projects Levy for Technology during its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Roosevelt Elementary School, 1417 San Francisco St. NE, Olympia.

Learn about U.S. service academies at Lacey event

posted 04:23 PM 05/26

U.S. Congressman Denny Heck will host a Service Academy Night for students and families from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (MAY 29) at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. SE, Lacey.

Timberline High newspaper wins state, national awards

posted 10:27 AM 05/23

Timberline High School's newspaper staff was recently recognized by the North Thurston School Board for winning first in state and fourth in the country in student journalist competitions.

Evergreen State College to host Roll Call Memorial on Wednesday

posted 06:40 PM 05/21

Olympia teen files civil rights complaints over alleged bullying

posted 05:43 PM 05/15

A teen who is filing a civil rights complaint about alleged bullying incidents at Olympia High said he's been expelled from the school.

Walk raises more than $7,000 in memory of late Tumwater teacher

posted 02:41 PM 05/15

More than $7,000 was raised during Black Hills High Schools’ Darlene Dally Memorial Scholarship Walk on Saturday, according to marketing teacher and DECA advisor Brenda Knowlton.

New principal hired for Tumwater High School

posted 05:47 PM 05/15

School district officials didn’t have to look very far to find a new leader for Tumwater High School.

New principals hired at two North Thurston schools

posted 02:03 AM 05/15

Two administrators from Seven Oaks Elementary School in Lacey will take the helm at other schools on July 1, according to North Thurston Public Schools spokeswoman Courtney Schrieve.

Olympia School District budget restores some cuts

posted 02:24 AM 05/15

After several years of budget slashing, the Olympia School Board has been given a proposed spending plan that is filled with the “e” word: Enhancements. Superintendent Dick Cvitanich presented his proposed $93.5 million budget package for the 2013-14 school year during Monday night’s meeting.

Lacey school evacuated due to small oven fire

posted 09:47 AM 05/13

River Ridge High School in Lacey was evacuated at about 8:15 a.m. Monday due to a small oven fire in the school’s kitchen, according to Cortny Martin with North Thurston Public Schools’ Community Relations department.

TONIGHT: Olympia School Board to hear superintendent's budget ideas

posted 10:16 AM 05/13

The Olympia School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Knox Administrative Center, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia.

North Thurston math team wins state competition

posted 09:15 AM 05/10

North Thurston High School’s Math Club recently took first place at the Evergreen State College’s Math Competition, according to North Thurston Public Schools spokeswoman Courtney Schrieve.

TONIGHT: Tumwater School Board to hear update on New Market Skills Center

posted 09:55 AM 05/09

Tumwater School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the district office board room, 621 Linwood Ave. SW, Tumwater.

Tumwater assistant principal resigns during district investigation

posted 07:06 AM 05/09

A Tumwater school administrator has resigned amidst a district investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct between a former paraeducator and student.