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Nisqually School District Announces 2025-2026 School Updates

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Olympia's Nisqually School District (NTPS) announced updates for the 2025-2026 school year, including facility improvements and expanded educational programs.

The district serves 15,000 students across 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 4 choice schools. Through a 2020 bond, NTPS remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center. The district also offers dual-credit classes, multilingual programs for over 1,000 students, and full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools.

NTPS plans to continue focusing on student achievement, staff development, and community partnerships as part of its annual theme. The district’s Board of Directors recently earned a 2025 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors Association.

📄 Source: School District — https://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/fs/pages/3330

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Olympia's Nisqually School District (NTPS) announced updates for the 2025-2026 school yearNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Olympia's Nisqually School District (NTPS) announced updates including facility improvementsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Olympia's Nisqually School District (NTPS) announced updates including expanded educational programsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The district serves 15,000 students“With about 15,000 students and 2,000 employees, we serve the community with:”
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The district serves 13 elementary schools“13 elementary schools (PreK–grade 5)”
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The district serves 4 middle schools“4 middle schools (grades 6–8)”
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The district serves 3 high schools“3 comprehensive high schools (grades 9–12)”
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The district serves 4 choice schools“4 choice schools (a virtual school, a home-based instruction support school, a performing arts middle school, and a career and technical education-centered high school)”
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NTPS remodeled Komachin Middle School through a 2020 bond“Through a voter-approved 2020 bond, we have remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South.”
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NTPS remodeled River Ridge High School through a 2020 bond“Through a voter-approved 2020 bond, we have remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South.”
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NTPS remodeled the Raj Manhas Activity Center through a 2020 bond“Through a voter-approved 2020 bond, we have remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South.”
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The district offers dual-credit classes“We offer 100+ dual-credit classes, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.”
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The district offers multilingual programs for over 1,000 students“Our Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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The district offers full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools“We offer full-day kindergarten at every elementary school,”
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NTPS plans to continue focusing on student achievementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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NTPS plans to continue focusing on staff developmentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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NTPS plans to continue focusing on community partnerships as part of its annual themeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The district’s Board of Directors recently earned a 2025 Board of Distinction award“The NTPS Board of Directors was selected as a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors Association.”
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The district’s Board of Directors recently earned a Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors Association“The NTPS Board of Directors was selected as a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors Association.”