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Olympia Schools Update on Facilities, Programs

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Olympia's North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) updated its public information on facilities, student programs, and staff achievements as of September 1, 2026. The district serves 15,000 students across 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools, plus four choice schools. It highlights over 1,000 multilingual learners speaking more than 50 home languages and offers dual-credit classes at 100+ sites. NTPS also notes 130+ National Board Certified Teachers and recent bond-funded facility upgrades at Komachin Middle School and River Ridge High School. The district's Board of Directors received a 2025 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors Association. NTPS continues to emphasize community partnerships and family engagement, with volunteers contributing over 20,000 hours annually.

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    Olympia's North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) updated its public information on facilities, student programs, and staff achievements as of September 1, 2026.No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The district serves 15,000 students across 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools, plus four choice schools.β€œAt a Glance With about 15,000 students and 2,000 employees, we serve the community with: 13 elementary schools (PreK–grade 5) 4 middle schools (grades 6–8) 3 comprehensive high schools (grades 9–12) 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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    It highlights over 1,000 multilingual learners speaking more than 50 home languages.β€œOur Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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    It offers dual-credit classes at 100+ sites.No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    NTPS also notes 130+ National Board Certified Teachers.β€œWe employ 130+ National Board Certified Teachers”
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    NTPS also notes recent bond-funded facility upgrades at Komachin Middle School.β€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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    NTPS also notes recent bond-funded facility upgrades at River Ridge High School.β€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 district's Board of Directors received a 2025 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors Association.β€œThe NTPS Board of Directors was selected as a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors Association.”
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    NTPS continues to emphasize community partnerships and family engagement.β€œFamily and community partnerships are essential to meet the needs of our students.”
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    Volunteers contribute over 20,000 hours annually.β€œVolunteers NTPS volunteers contribute more than 20,000 hours to students each school year.”

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