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NTPS District Highlights Student and Staff Achievements

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The Olympia School District (NTPS) announced it serves 15,000 students across 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools, plus four specialized choice schools. The district reported 20,000 volunteer hours annually and 130+ National Board Certified Teachers.

NTPS received the 2025 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors Association. The district also highlighted a voter-approved 2020 bond that funded upgrades to Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center. The district emphasized its Multilingual Learners program serving over 1,000 students speaking 50+ languages.

The district plans to continue offering dual-credit classes and full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools. The district's annual theme focuses on preparing students for 'rewarding careers, fulfilling lives, and compassionate global citizenship.'

πŸ“„ Source: School District β€” https://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/fs/pages/3330
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) serves 15,000 studentsβ€œWith about 15,000 students and 2,000 employees, we serve the community with:”
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) has 13 elementary schoolsβ€œ13 elementary schools (PreK–grade 5)”
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) has 4 middle schoolsβ€œ4 middle schools (grades 6–8)”
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) has 3 high schoolsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) has 4 specialized choice schoolsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) reported 20,000 volunteer hours annuallyβ€œVolunteers NTPS volunteers contribute more than 20,000 hours to students each school year.”
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) has 130+ National Board Certified Teachersβ€œWe employ 130+ National Board Certified Teachers”
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    NTPS received the 2025 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors Associationβ€œThe NTPS Board of Directors was selected as a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors Association.”
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) highlighted a voter-approved 2020 bondβ€œThrough 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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    The 2020 bond funded upgrades to Komachin Middle Schoolβ€œThrough 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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    The 2020 bond funded upgrades to River Ridge High Schoolβ€œThrough 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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    The 2020 bond funded upgrades to the Raj Manhas Activity Centerβ€œThrough 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 Olympia School District (NTPS) emphasized its Multilingual Learners programβ€œOur Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
  • βœ“
    The Multilingual Learners program serves over 1,000 studentsβ€œOur Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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    The Multilingual Learners program serves students speaking 50+ languagesβ€œOur Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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    The district plans to continue offering dual-credit classesNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The district plans to continue offering full-day kindergarten at all elementary schoolsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The district's annual theme focuses on preparing students for rewarding careersNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The district's annual theme focuses on preparing students for fulfilling livesNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The district's annual theme focuses on preparing students for compassionate global citizenshipβ€œCommitted to excellence: Preparing all students for rewarding careers, fulfilling lives, and compassionate global citizenship.”

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