The Olympia School District (OSD) is preparing for the 2026-27 school year while managing declining enrollment and rising costs. The district has published budget documents, staffing updates, and enrollment projections on its website to keep families informed.
Families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2026 are invited to the annual Countdown to Kindergarten event. The district is also accepting new and renewal transfer requests for the 2026-27 school year. Any student wishing to attend a school outside their assigned area must submit a transfer application through the district's online process.
The OSD Board of Directors has approved the 2026-27 school year calendar, which covers districtwide holidays and events. Families are encouraged to also check individual school websites for school-specific dates. Optional elementary programs at Lincoln Elementary School and the Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA) Montessori are accepting enrollment and lottery applications for the upcoming year.
Students in grades 7-12 who plan to participate in athletics can receive free sports physicals on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program will also return this summer, providing a one-time $120 grocery benefit per eligible child to support families when school meals are unavailable.