The History of Our School Buildings
The History of Our School Buildings One of the first schools in the territory, this is the Olympia School District’s first school from 1852, located …
STATEMENT on the Olympia School District Proposed 2027 Bond
The Olympia School District strategic plan to close up to multiple (3-5) local schools (elementary and middle schools) while simultaneously running a bond to build …
Letter on the 2026-27 Budget Second Reading
Hello Olympia School District citizens and public school advocates, Today, the second reading of the 2026-27 Olympia School District budget will take place with a …
What Problem Are We Trying to Solve?
At the June 8 Olympia School District (OSD) board of directors work session, Superintendent Patrick Murphy laid out his intentions for family engagement, integrating art …
Why Are We Fixated on School Building Utilization?
Why Are We Fixated on School Building Utilization? School districts are increasingly using capacity, enrollment projections, and utilization as a reason to close schools. So, …
The Tension of Student Choice
On Thursday, May 28, the Olympia School District held a meeting where they installed the new Olympia High School student representative, Claire Hartzell, and discussed …
Boundary Review Statement
The Olympia School District (OSD) has not had a comprehensive boundary review in nearly 3 decades. Regular boundary reviews have the potential to balance uneven …
Congratulations, Doley Winners
On May 7, the Olympia School District Board of Directors held a work session to discuss Outcome Monitoring reports ahead of the next implementation of …
The Board RIFed A 2025 Employee of the Year
On April 23, the Olympia School District (OSD) board of directors passed the Reduction in Force (RIF) Resolution, setting up the district to reach over …
Statement on the OSD Reduction in Force Proposal
The Olympia School District (OSD) Reduction in Force (RIF) proposal has changed little from when it was initially presented at the March 26 board meeting. …