District News

No School on Friday May 22, 2026

Due to a mild winter, we will not need to use the snow make-up day originally penciled in for Friday, May 22, 2026. As a result, this day will now be a non-school day for all students and school staff, creating a four-day weekend (May 22-25).
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Bus Drivers Needed, Apply Today!

We are looking to hire multiple full (and part-time) Bus Drivers to join the Olympia School District team. Follow the link below for a full description of one of the available openings with details on how to apply. ​ For any additional information please contact Tommy Gallegos, OSD Driver Trainer at (360) 596-7702 or (360) 999-0067. We hope you want to join our team!
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Spotlight on Success: April 2026

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success: OSD Child Care Partnership, LP Brown’s Garden Extravaganza plants seeds for future learning, Your Voice Matters: Take our Panorama Survey, Reeves Teacher Earns State and National Recognition for History Education, Olympia High School's Mail that Matters Club: Bridging Generations, Building Connections and much more!
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OSD Child Care Partnership

The Olympia School District (OSD) is leading an exciting new effort to reimagine early childhood support in our community. In partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce, Olympia has been awarded a Child Care Partnership Grant (CCPG) to increase access to affordable, high-quality childcare. The project will examine the possibility of offering licensed child care in district facilities.
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OSD Budget FAQs: 2026-27

Olympia School District is building the 2026–27 budget amid declining enrollment and rising costs. The district’s budget page includes the February 2026 enrollment, staffing, and budget update; the 2026–27 enrollment projections dashboard and equity and staffing allocation (certificated instructional, classified) documents.
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Free Summer Lunch Program Begins June 22

The Olympia School District is offering free lunch this summer for children 18 and younger. ​ Meals will be served from 12 to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 22 through August 14. Lunch will not be served on Friday, July 3.
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Sun Bucks 2026: Expanding Summer Food Access

The SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program is returning to support families during the summer months, when school meals are not available. SUN Bucks provides a one-time $120 benefit per eligible child each year to help families purchase groceries. In summer 2025 alone, nearly 550,000 children in Washington received SUN Bucks, helping families stretch their food budgets and support local communities.
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2026/27 OSD School Year Calendar Now Available

The Olympia School District Board of Directors has approved the 2026-27 school year calendar. This calendar includes only districtwide holidays and events. School-specific events are not included, so be sure to check school websites/calendars for specific school-related events and activities.
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Free Student Sport Physicals Clinic June 6

Free sports physicals will be offered on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for Olympia School District students entering grades 7-12 who plan to participate in athletic programs during the 2026-27 school year.
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