Why Are We Really Talking About Closing Schools?
At the June 12 Olympia School District (OSD) board meeting, board directors and Superintendent Murphy identified several arguments for why school closure was the only …
Education Funding
Olympia School Board Considers School Closure in 2026/27 School Year
At the school board work session on June 5, the school board Vice President Tourtellotte-Palumbo requested a budget outlining school closures in the 2026/27 school …
Long Range Facilities Planning Data
At the most recent meeting of the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee, the district has hired a new Demographics organization to look at enrollment projections. The …
Governor Inslee’s Budget Released
“Rolling back our work in areas like mental health, housing and education is not something we can afford, particularly at the moment we’re finally seeing …
Get Your School Community in the Mix!
This campaign is aligned with the priorities of WSPTA, OSPI, educator unions, and school administrator associations. Together, we’re mobilizing communities across the state to ensure …
OSD4All Legislative Priorities
Join OSD4All, our community, and statewide partners as we advocate for essential funding for staff, students, and all school workers for the upcoming biennium. Read …
ECEAP Comes to McLane & Garfield!
The Olympia School District has just announced the addition of no-cost Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) preschools to our district for the 2024-25 …
The Future of Public Education
Time Magazine‘s recent article on the playbook of Project 2025 (Project 2025’s Plan to Eliminate Public Schools Has Already Started) shares a stunning resemblance with what happened …