NTPS Announces 2025 Board of Distinction Award

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  Olympia's North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) has been named a 2025 Board of Distinction by 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.”
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  The award recognizes the district's leadership in education“null”
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  NTPS serves approximately 15,000 students“With about 15,000 students and 2,000 employees, we serve the community with:”
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  NTPS serves across 13 elementary schools“13 elementary schools (PreK–grade 5)”
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  NTPS serves four middle schools“4 middle schools (grades 6–8)”
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  NTPS serves three comprehensive high schools“3 comprehensive high schools (grades 9–12)”
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  The district also operates four 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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  The district also operates a virtual school“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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  The district also operates a performing arts middle school“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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  The district also operates a career and technical education-focused high school“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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  Over 1,000 students participate in the Multilingual Learners program“Our Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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  The Multilingual Learners program represents more than 50 home languages“Our Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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  The district has invested in modern facilities through a 2020 voter-approved 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. Keeping our buildings modern and safe.”
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  Remodeling projects include Komachin Middle School“Through a voter-approved 2020 bond, we have remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South. Keeping our buildings modern and safe.”
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  Remodeling projects include River Ridge High School“Through a voter-approved 2020 bond, we have remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South. Keeping our buildings modern and safe.”
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  Remodeling projects include the Raj Manhas Activity Center“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 employs 130+ National Board Certified Teachers“We employ 130+ National Board Certified Teachers”
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  NTPS offers 100+ dual-credit classes for high school students“We offer 100+ dual-credit classes, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.”
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  NTPS offers dual-credit classes for high school students to earn college credit“We offer 100+ dual-credit classes, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.”