Education Blog
Lisa Pemberton covers education and diversity issues for The Olympian. She can be reached at 360-754-5433 or lpemberton@theolympian.com.
Saint Martin’s expands degree offerings in Centralia
Saint Martin’s is expanding its degree programs offered at Centralia College, officials announced.
Free retreat for wounded service members and families
Applications are being accepted through May 10 for the National Military Family Association’s retreat for wounded service members and their families.
Yelm School Board member steps down
Applications are being accepted for a vacancy on the Yelm School Board.
New principal hired for L.P. Brown Elementary
Joel Lang will begin July 1 as the new principal of Leland P. Brown Elementary School in Olympia.
Lacey educator honored for promoting literacy
South Sound High School paraeducator Terri Evans was honored at the South Sound Reading Foundation’s recent Readers are Leaders breakfast.
Free Museum of Glass art-making demos this week at SPSCC
Watch art come to life during Museum of Glass demonstrations this week in front of Building 21 at South Puget Sound Community College, 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia.
Tonight: Olympia School Board to review new instructional materials
The Olympia School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Knox Administrative Center.
Black Hills administrator on paid leave for Tumwater district investigation
A school administrator has been placed on paid leave while Tumwater School District officials launch their own investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct between a former paraeducator and a former student, district spokeswoman Kim Howard said this morning.
Yelm Community Schools lands nearly $1 million for energy upgrades
Yelm Community Schools has received $994,453 in grant funding through the Jobs Now Act.
More than a dozen South Sound schools win state's highest honor
More than a dozen South Sound schools have won the state’s highest honor – the Washington Achievement Award, according to the state Superintendent of Public Instruction.
School bus gets stuck in Lacey ditch; students unhurt
Nobody was hurt when a school bus ended up in a ditch today near Lacey.
North Thurston School Board to honor school volunteer coordinators
The North Thurston School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the John W. Gott Administrative Center, 305 College St. NE, Lacey.
Meet potential employers at Saint Martin’s career, internship fair Tuesday
Nearly 80 employers from private industry, nonprofits and government agencies are expected to participate in a Career and Internship Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia.
Saint Martin's University will host annual lu'au Saturday
Saint Martin's University will host their annual Lu'au Saturday, April 6, featuring the theme "Wai 'O Pilialoha" or "Water of Love."
North Thurston holds pep assembly to celebrate academics
North Thurston High School in Lacey recently held a different kind of pep assembly: One that celebrated student attendance and academic achievement.
School bands from around the region gather at Olympia High for festival
Olympia High School hosted the annual Chinook Region Adjudication – more commonly known as the regional band festival – on Wednesday and Thursday.
Students, parents speak out in support of Eatonville elementary
Arlan Kjorvestad of Ashford waved to motorists as he carried a sign with the words “Columbia Crest Matters” outside Eatonville High School on Wednesday evening.
Celebrity chef Michael Symon will headline annual Saint Martin's gala
Michael Symon, co-host of ABC’s daytime talk show “The Chew,” will serve as celebrity chef for the 2013 Saint Martin’s Gala on Nov. 2.
Olympia School Board to hear report on later high school start times
The Olympia School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Centennial Elementary School, 2637 45th Ave. SE, Olympia.
North Thurston town hall on construction needs set for tonight
The third in series of town hall meetings about long-term facilities planning for North Thurston Public Schools will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight at North Thurston High School, 600 Sleater-Kinney Road NE, Lacey.
Olympia schools back online after brief phone, internet outage
UPDATE: Phone and Internet service has returned to Olympia School District schools after a brief disruption this morning, according to district spokeswoman Rebecca Japhet.
Yelm auction raises more than $135,000 for scholarships
The 2013 Yelm Dollars for Scholars Auction raised more than $135,000, according to a post on the Yelm Community Schools' website.
Forum set Wednesday on construction of new Olympia school
The Olympia School District will host a community forum about construction of the new Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Knox Administrative Center, 1113 Legion Way SE.
Spatola-Knoll named principal of Madison Elementary School in Olympia
Roosevelt Elementary School principal Domenico Spatola-Knoll will soon have a new job title: Principal of Madison Elementary School.
Tumwater Hill team wins Battle of the Books
Tumwater Hill Elementary School’s Bookworm Buddies took first place in Tumwater School District’s recent Battle of the Books competition.
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