Tips For Helping Children Wear Cloth Face Coverings

Cloth face coverings are required for all students, staff and visitors of NTPS. Click above for some helpful tips to support your child in getting used to wearing a face covering.

Library Curbside Checkout

We are very excited to offer the opportunity to check out library books to students at South Bay. Third through fifth graders have leaned how to put a book on hold, then wait for a confirmation email and come to our school the following Thursday or Friday to pick up their book.. There is an open cart available with books for students in grades K-2 to select from.

Public health updates, FAQs, and more

Jan 15 Update! School is currently at Stage 3 Hybrid Learning (100% remote with some in-person small-group instruction). For stages, FAQs, & the latest updates, visit: nthurston.k12.wa.us/returntolearn >>

Want to join the NTPS team? We need Paraeducators & Bus Drivers!

Make a positive influence in the life of NTPS students as we transition back to in-person learning! We are immediately hiring both Paraeducators and Bus Drivers. Pay starts at $19.32/hour plus benefits. Check out our openings >>

Grade 5 Highly Capable Application Deadline

January 31, 2021 is the deadline for applications for the NTPS Highly Capable Program assessments for the 2021-22 school year. Students currently in grade 6 & 7 that wish to test for the program will have the opportunity to do so in summer of 2021. Info & applications >>

Grab-and-Go Meals for School Days

The FREE Grab-and-Go meal service is available during remote learning. There are weekly meal-kit distributions Monday-Wednesday at a handful of locations. nthurston.k12.wa.us/remotemeals >>

Need Internet? Options for NTPS Families

OSPI has recently launched their free state-subsidized internet access for families to help with remote learning. For those that qualify, get connected to the internet for the duration of the school year FOR FREE. Get started >>. For other families with connection issues, we have increased Wi-Fi signals in many school parking lots and have information on other low- and no-cost ways to get connected. nthurston.k12.wa.us/internetaccess >>

Help raise funds for Lacey's Food Pantry

Join NTPS, City of Lacey, and Lacey South Sound Chamber as we raise funds to help build Lacey's Food Pantry at 7027 Martin Way — our 2020-21 Compassionate Community Project! Donate today and read more at nthurston.k12.wa.us/compassion >>

How do I? Family Tech Tools

Symbaloo? What is Canvas? Google Classroom? With remote learning this fall, the tools and systems may seem daunting but we're working to centralize as many family support resources as we can to help everyone connect & participate. nthurston.k12.wa.us/familytechtools >>