Calling it a chance to "reimagine early childhood support" in the community, the Olympia School District has partnered with the Washington State Department of Commerce to receive a Child Care Partnership Grant aimed at increasing access to affordable, high-quality childcare for Olympia families. The project will study whether licensed child care programs can operate within existing OSD facilities, though specific locations and a timeline were not announced.
The district is also navigating a challenging budget year. OSD is building its 2026–27 budget amid declining enrollment and rising costs. The district has published budget FAQs, enrollment projections, and staffing allocation documents on its website and is actively seeking community feedback.
Several other items are on the district's radar this spring:
Free Sports Physicals — Saturday, June 6, 2026 Free sports physicals for students entering grades 7–12 will be offered on June 6, 2026.
Countdown to Kindergarten Families with children starting kindergarten in 2026–27 are invited to the annual Countdown to Kindergarten event.
2026–27 School Year Calendar The 2026–27 school year calendar has been approved by the OSD Board of Directors.