The OSD4ALL Guide to the Olympia School District
McLANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(age 3 – 5th grade)
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Principal: Dannie Clark
Mascot: Owl
Website
PTSO
SCHOOL HOURS:
- 8:00am-2:15pm
- 8:00am-1:25pm (early release Wednesday)
- 8:00am-11:05am (half day)
ABOUT
McLane Elementary School is one of Olympia’s oldest elementary schools, named after a pioneer, and was its own district for many years. It sits at the edge of the city limits and serves students in the largest and most spacious OSD catchment. They host 2 preschools and 2 special education programs.For preschoolers that qualify, McLane houses the Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) and a Developmental Preschool classroom. They also have a DLC Program (Developmental Learning Classroom) to serve students with moderate cognitive delays in a non-integrated setting and the Life Skills Program for students with profound disabilities. AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) curriculum, which teaches organizational, communication, and self-advocacy skills to help with college and career-readiness, is also available at McLane.
FOOD, TRANSPORT, & CHILDCARE
McLane has free breakfast and lunch, as do ALL westside schools.Currently, near 6 and 40 buslines. Changes to a 24 minute walk on the 32 busline on May 3, 2026.
McLane only has Afternoon Y-Care.
SCHOOL EVENTS
Apr
25
TESTIMONIALS
McLane has a supporting, caring, and nurturing school environment for anyone that arrives to the building. There are families with students needing special services in all areas. McLane staff steps in and provides a safe space and an all inclusive space for every single person. If you are a student, a family member, a community member, or a staff member, you are heard, seen, and accepted.
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