School News / 10/11

Bringing the pumpkin patch to the kids

Since there is no money to pay for a field trip to a real pumpkin patch, teachers at Lacey Elementary create their own.

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Aspire students shine at state drama conference

Three students from Aspire Middle School for the Performing Arts, Alyssa Bryan, Kylie Charney-Harrington, and Jonah Olsen, performed recently at the first annual Washington State Junior Thespian Conference in October at River Ridge High School.

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North Thurston and River Ridge DECA team up at state leadership conference

Leaders from North Thurston and River Ridge teamed up this year to attend the Washington State Fall leadership conference in Bellevue.

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AVID system encourages college and career readiness at THS

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), is designed to build college and career readiness in students through research based methods of instruction along with peer and student teacher support. After only two months of the program, both teachers and students state an increase in confidence, capabilities, habits and organization. Read the full story….

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Students learn kindness through Rachel’s Challenge

Komachin and Chinook assemblies remember Columbine victim’s vision.

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Olympic View Gets in the Groove

Olympic View Elementary Music Specialist, Joyce Hancock, was awarded a $2,500 music grant from Sound Kids Drum and Dance called "Get in the Groove".

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Tradition families can count on

Lacey elementary school’s annual learning program still packs ’em in after 25 years. About 75 kids and adults turned out for Family Math Night, held at Olympic View Elementary School in Lacey. The event featured scores of activities designed to help students practice problem-solving and prediction skills. Click here to view story in The Olympian.

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NTHS Advanced Automotive Technology--Not just for Boys!

Enrollment is up for the North Thurston Advanced Automotive program this year, with twice the number of female student technicians than past years. "It's a historical year for the program with hopefully more great things to come," said teacher Brian Stretch, who has taught the program since 1993 and seen numerous students go on to win state and qualify for national competitions such as the Ford/AAA.

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