Solution Seeker Spotlight: Teresa Moran, FYR Center & Envision Career Academy

Teresa Moran, student navigator at the Family and Youth Resource Center and Envision Career Academy, believes in meeting needs without judgment. She helps students and families overcome challenges with creativity and care to empower them to focus on a brighter future. Read more about Teresa >>

Solution Seeker Spotlight: Lukas Kelly, Chinook Middle School

Lukas Kelly, paraeducator at Chinook Middle School, builds positive relationships with his students in the classroom and on the basketball court. He and his team constantly create new tools and opportunities to help their students grow and succeed.  Read more about Lukas >>

Community Conversation Highlights from March 21, 2023

Miss the Community Conversation about skilled trades? The Board and community members visited River Ridge High School classrooms to learn more about the many Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings at our schools. Read the highlights >>

Board Meeting Highlights from March 7, 2023

Miss the latest School Board Meeting? Check out the highlights from the March 7th Board Meeting where schools presented their spring School Improvement Plans overviewing their goals for this semester. Read the highlights >>

Solution Seeker Spotlight: Matthew Landers, Pleasant Glade Elementary

Matthew Landers, 5th-grade teacher at Pleasant Glade Elementary, teaches his students the importance of making a difference in their community, and they have risen to the challenge! His class has spearheaded efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle in their school cafeteria, with impressive results. Read more about Matthew >>

Solution Seeker Spotlight: Katie Tingle, Ignite Family Academy

Katie Tingle, K-2 teacher at Ignite Family Academy, teaches her students perseverance to help them become lifelong solution seekers. She has had countless opportunities to problem-solve while growing our new school for at-home learners, and says flexibility and understanding are essential. Read more about Katie >>

Board Meeting Highlights from February 7, 2023

Miss the latest board meeting? Check out the highlights from the February 27, 2023 meeting including good news from Lydia Hawk, recognizing the Thurston County Food Bank, and an update on graduation rates. Read the highlights >>

Solution Seeker Spotlight: Lyn Nakashima, Transportation

Lyn Nakashima, driver trainer on our Transportation team, loves helping others and bringing creative solutions to problems big and small. She knows that thinking outside the box, and encouraging others to do the same, helps our district be the best we can be. Read more about Lyn >>

Solution Seeker Spotlight: Carol Sivils, Lacey Elementary

Carol Sivils, school counselor at Lacey Elementary, is a military child and spouse who understands the power of belonging firsthand. She loves seeing how her efforts to support students, families, and fellow educators have a positive ripple effect on her community. Learn more about Carol >>

Board Meeting Highlights from January 24, 2023

Miss the January 24, 2023 Board Meeting? Check out the highlights including good news from North Thurston, recognizing the Boys & Girls Club, and update on Strategic Plan Goal 4. Read the highlights >>

Board Meeting Highlights from January 10, 2023

Miss the board meeting on January 10, 2023? Read the highlights including good news from Lakes, School Board Recognition month, starting the boundary review process, and more! Read the January 10th highlights >>

Solution Seeker Spotlight: Dan Comaduran, Facilities

Dan Comaduran, plumber in our Facilities team, takes pride in keeping our school systems running smoothly every day. Collaborating with his teammates and the district custodians is one of his keys to problem-solving success. Read more about Dan >>

Solution Seeker Spotlight: Linda Pyle, Chambers Prairie Elementary

Linda Pyle, music teacher at Chambers Prairie Elementary, dreamed of supporting her students through an afterschool program in their own neighborhood. With the help of her school teammates, she turned that dream into a reality! Read more about Linda >>

Coyote Den provides afterschool fun, help for students

When Chambers Prairie music teacher Linda Pyle realized there was a need for extra after school support for some students, she stepped up! Read more >>

NTPS student volunteers build tech skills, connection with Lacey residents

NTPS high school students helped answer Jubilee residents' questions about smartphone cameras as part of our intergenerational Teen Tech Genius program. Read more >>