Schools across North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) will operate on half-day release schedules all four days of Conference Week, March 30 through April 2, 2026, with several additional district events running alongside.
Tuesday, April 1 — NTPS College & Career Fair River Ridge High School, 350 River Ridge Dr SE, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is open to students exploring post-secondary options.
Wednesday, April 2 — An Evening with Parent Educator Barbara Coloroso Koval Center for the Performing Arts, 4155 6th Ave NE, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Separately, the district is accepting kindergarten registrations for fall 2026. Children who turn 5 on or before August 31, 2026, are eligible. Families who register by May 1 will be entered for a chance to win a prize. NTPS is also accepting applications for its Dual Language Immersion Program for fall 2026.
The district is also asking families and community members to complete its annual Family & Community Survey by April 3, 2026.