Education Blog
Lisa Pemberton covers education and diversity issues for The Olympian. She can be reached at 360-754-5433 or lpemberton@theolympian.com.
North Thurston School Board will hear update Wednesday on proposed 2014 bond
North Thurston School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Chinook Middle School cafeteria, 4301 6th Ave. NE, Lacey.
Information nights set for alternative program at Hansen Elementary School
The Hansen Alternative Program (HAP) will host parent information meetings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 7 at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, 1919 Road 65 NW, Olympia.
Volunteers needed to help select new math curriculum for Olympia schools
The Olympia School District is looking for volunteers to serve on a committee to help with the district’s next math curriculum adoption.
Art from the heart: Hundreds of South Sound kids create cards in Valentines for Veterans Drive
Hundreds of South Sound students used their school recess time this week to create cards with heartfelt messages for military members.
TONIGHT: Olympia School Board will hear updates on proposed new GRuB Farm, school safety
The Olympia School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Knox Administrative Center, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia.
Lacey Loves to Read book talk scheduled Sunday at Panorama City
Lacey Loves to Read, an annual community literacy celebration, kicks into high gear with an all ages book discussion about “Our Only May Amelia” by Jennifer Holm from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Garden Room at Chambers House Restaurant, Panorama City, 1751 Circle Lane SE, Lacey.
Learn about Lincoln Options Elementary School at upcoming events
Lincoln Options Elementary School, 213 21st Ave. SE, Olympia, is offering enrollment information nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 and 27.
Open house slated Friday for Evergreen's new carving studio Pay3q'ali
An event will be held Friday to celebrate new art work and the official opening of The Evergreen State College Longhouse’s new Carving Studio.
Activist, author Christina Lopez will speak Friday at Saint Martin's
Christina Lopez, author of the “Estamos en la Lucha: Immigrant Women Light the Fires of Resistance” will speak at 4 p.m. Friday in Harned Hall, room 110, at Saint Martin’s University, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey.
OSPI awards $10,000 to East Olympia Elementary School for academic achievement
East Olympia Elementary School in the Tumwater School District was recently recognized as one of seven “Title I, Part A Academic Achievement Schools” by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Tonight: North Thurston School Board will consider spending $500,000 on new buses
The North Thurston School Board will recognize winners of the Lacey Loves to Read bookmark contest, hear updates on the district’s literacy initiatives and career and technical education programs and discuss and possibly vote on the purchase of six new school buses during its meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the Dr. John Gott Administrative Center, 305 College NE, Lacey.
Lacey teen selected as "Youth of the Year"
Terrance Krall, 18, of Lacey, has been named “Youth of the Year” by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County.
Ridgeline Middle School in Yelm closed Friday due to heating issue
Ridgeline Middle School in Yelm will be closed Friday, Feb. 1, due to an issue with the heating system, according to an announcement from Yelm Community Schools.
Meadows Elementary on lockdown Thursday morning as authorities search for man
Meadows Elementary School is on lock down this morning as Thurston County Sheriff's deputies search for a man involved in a disturbance Wednesday night.
Olympia School Board hires McLane principal, extends superintendent contract
McLane Elementary School’s Monica West gets to remove the word “interim” from her title.
Fort Stevens Elementary School in Yelm closed due to water main break
Fort Stevens Elementary School is closed today due to a water main break, according to an announcement from Yelm Community Schools.
Referrals due Thursday for Challenge Academy in Lacey
North Thurston Public Schools’ Challenge Academy, a gifted program for middle school students, is accepting referrals through Thursday.
Olympia School Board will discuss superintendent contract extension, strategic plan
The Olympia School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday (Jan 28) at McLane Elementary School, 200 Delphi Road SW, Olympia.
Middle school math, science programs offered
Learn about Olympia School District’s middle school options at an upcoming Middle School Applications Night.
Budget update, bus purchase on tap tonight for North Thurston School Board
The North Thurston School Board will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at Lacey Elementary School gymnasium, 1800 Homann Dr., Lacey.
Tonight: Griffin, Olympia school boards will hold joint meeting
The Olympia School Board and the Griffin School Board will hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. tonight at the Griffin School Library, 6530 33rd Ave. NW, Olympia.
Community invited to celebrate King's legacy Friday at Saint Martin's
Saint Martin’s University will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Norman Worthington Conference Center, 5300 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey.
UPDATE: Olympia School Board cancels tonight's retreat
The Olympia School Board has canceled a work session and retreat that was scheduled for tonight. Officials say it will be rescheduled at a later time.
Garfield remodel, superintendent mid-year evaluation on agenda for Olympia School Board tonight
The Olympia School Board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Knox Administrative Center, 1113 Legion Way S.E., Olympia.
Family health and fitness event slated for Monday in Tumwater
Try family fitness activities, sample healthful snacks and learn about community gardens and resources to stay healthy and active during the Tumwater School District’s Family Health and Fitness Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Black Hills High School gym, 7741 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia.
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