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Lisa Pemberton covers education and diversity issues for The Olympian. She can be reached at 360-754-5433 or lpemberton@theolympian.com.
Longtime Saint Martin's registrar will speak Monday at event
Former registrar Mary Law will be the featured speaker during the Saint Martin’s Society of Fellows Spring Colloquium at 7 p.m. Monday at the Norman Worthington Conference Center, 5300 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey.
Public to weigh in on middle school model in Tumwater
The Tumwater School District will host a parent forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss potential concerns and advantages for moving to a grade 6-8 middle school model.
Kindergarten registration in North Thurston begins Monday
Kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year begins Monday in North Thurston Public Schools.
Thursday: Olympia High School club hosts international dinner
Olympia High School Interact Club is hosting an international benefit dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the school commons, 1302 North St., Olympia.
Tonight: North Thurston School Board will recognize teacher-librarian
The North Thurston School Board will meet at 7 p.m. today at River Ridge High School, 350 River Ridge Dr. S.E., Lacey.
This weekend: Dance workshops, show will benefit North Thurston Education Foundation
Mas Uda Middle Eastern Dancers are offering dance workshops and a show to benefit the North Thurston Education Foundation this weekend at Olympia High School Performing Arts Center, 1302 North St. S.E,, Olympia.
2 Olympia schools locked down Thursday after report of gunman
Pioneer Elementary and Olympia High schools were locked down about 2 p.m. Thursday because of police activity in the area.
Tonight: Budget, boundary adjustments on Tumwater School Board agenda
The Tumwater School Board will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the district office board room, 621 Linwood Ave. S.W., Tumwater.
Olympia School Board approves $178K contract for new leader
The Olympia School Board has approved a three-year contract for incoming superintendent Dick Cvitanich, according to a copy of the contract obtained by The Olympian.
Olympia School District releases salary, contract details for new superintendent
The Olympia School Board has approved a three-year contract for incoming superintendent Dick Cvitanich. According to a copy of the contract obtained by The Olympian, Cvitanich is:
Criminal justice professor to speak at Saint Martin's University
Victor Kogan, a professor of criminal justice at Saint Martin’s University, will present “What I teach, how I teach and why I do so,” on Thursday as part of the university’s Last Lecture series.
It's kindergarten registration time in Rochester
Kindergarten registration packets can be picked up between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday at Rochester Primary School, 7440 James Road S.W. Rochester.
Tonight: Financial update, office employees' contract on North Thurston School Board agenda
The North Thurston School Board will meet at 7 p.m. today at the Dr. John W. Gott Administrative Center, 305 College St. N.E., Lacey.
Superintendent contract, budget on tap for Olympia School Board
The Olympia School Board will vote on a proposed contract for incoming superintendent Dick Cvitanich during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Knox Center, 1113 Legion Way S.E., Olympia.
Prom dress sale Saturday will benefit Lacey Teen Council
Shop for the perfect prom outfit, or sell used dresses, shoes and accessories during Lacey Parks and Recreation’s Discount Prom Dress Sale.
Win prizes, practice math with scavenger hunt
The Thurston County Chamber invites students in Olympia, North Thurston and Tumwater school districts to participate in the Math for Life Scavenger Hunt.
One child injured in Tumwater school bus crash in downtown Olympia
The Olympia Police Department is looking for witnesses of a crash that involved a Tumwater School District school bus on Thursday afternoon. One child was injured and transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital for observation due to a bump on the head, according to Olympia Police officer Cori Schumacher.
Top pick for schools has regional roots
After a 30-minute discussion about the qualifications of all three finalists, the Olympia School Board came out of closed session about 8:45 p.m. Monday and unanimously voted to hire Dominic “Dick” Cvitanich as the 9,200-student district’s superintendent.
Tonight: Olympia School Board to select new superintendent
The Olympia School Board is scheduled to announce its appointment of a new superintendent during tonight’s meeting.
Hundreds expected at GREEN Student Congress in Olympia
About 400 students in grades 3-12 are expected to participate Friday in the 20th annual GREEN Student Congress at the Evergreen State College Longhouse Education and Cultural Center.
Meet Dick Cvitanich: Olympia supt. finalist from Idaho
Dominic “Dick” Cvitanich is scheduled to visit the Olympia School District Wednesday to meet with officials, employees, students and community members.
North Thurston officials respond to lockdown concerns
North Thurston Public Schools officials posted this response to parents' concerns about Monday's lockdown of eight schools on the district's Facebook page:
Meet Jon Holmen: Finalist for Olympia superintendent job
The Olympia School Board will host a forum Tuesday night for the community to get to know Jonathon “Jon” Holmen, one of the three finalists who hope to succeed retiring superintendent Bill Lahmann.
Olympia School Board names three finalists in superintendent search
On Saturday, the Olympia School Board named three finalists in its search to replace retiring superintendent Bill Lahmann.
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