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North Thurston Public Schools

All Students Empowered & Future-Ready

All Students Empowered & Future-Ready

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September 2023 Buzz Newsletter: Building Relationships

As a district, we work hard to make the back-to-school experience warm and welcoming for all families. Each fall, elementary students and their families meet one-on-one with their teacher to talk about the student’s strengths and growth areas. Read more >>

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August 2023 Family Message: Welcome back to school

School will begin in just a few weeks. Principals and teachers are working hard to prepare classrooms, design lessons, and welcome each student back for a successful year! Read more >>

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August 2023 Buzz Newsletter: Athletics

While we are still enjoying summer's warmth and longer days, our thousands of student athletes are gearing up for the fall sports season! Read more >>

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July 2023 Buzz Newsletter: Compassionate Community

Being a Compassionate Community is woven into the fabric of North Thurston Public Schools. Our Strategic Plan reflects the ways we as a community ensure students are prepared for compassionate global citizenship. Read more >>

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June 2023 End-of-Year Message

Thank you for your partnership during the 2023-24 school year. This district is a special place, thanks to each of you. Read more >>

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June 2023 Buzz Newsletter: Future-ready students

Congratulations on the completion of another successful school year! This is my favorite time of year as we celebrate all that our students have accomplished! In my school visits, I see tremendous academic and social-emotional growth in our students. This is thanks to both our dedicated staff and your partnership in your child’s education! Read more >>

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May 2023 Buzz Newsletter: Supporting student mental health

NTPS has made a commitment to removing the stigma associated with discussing and seeking support for mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Supporting the mental health needs of all our students helps ensure they are healthy and ready to learn. Read more >>

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April 2023 Buzz Newsletter: Support Our Military Families

NTPS celebrates the Month of the Military Child each April. This important time of year allows us to recognize the service and sacrifice of our military families. Our community has so many military-connected families who strengthen our district. Read more >>

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March 2023 Buzz Newsletter: Hands-on learning sparks excitement

When students engage in hands-on learning, they experiment and explore. They use their creativity, learn through mistakes, and work as a team to solve problems. In short, they are solution seekers! Read more >>

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February 2023 Buzz Newsletter: A career-focused education

We often use the term “career-focused” at North Thurston Public Schools. What do we mean by that? It means we are committed to future-ready students who think about their next steps long before graduation. Read more >>

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January 2023 Buzz Newsletter: Fostering a lifelong love of reading

Reading is a gift we give to our children and students. My family and teachers nourished my love of reading from an early age, and I continue to reap the benefits. Read more >>

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December 2022 Buzz Newsletter: Power-Up!

Happy December! It's incredible how quickly this year is moving along! Each time I visit our schools, I'm so grateful for our staff. Our teacher, paraeducators, and support staff are establishing positive and high-energy classroom cultures where learning is valued. Read more >>

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November 2022 Buzz Newsletter: We are a Compassionate Community

Acts of compassion make our district a place where everyone belongs and feels safe. Every year, North Thurston Public Schools partners with the City of Lacey and Lacey South Sound Chamber on a Compassionate Community project. For 2022-23, we are proud to continue the theme of “The Spirit of Giving Back.” Read more >>

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October 2022 Community Connections: CTE Students are Solution Seekers

Our classrooms are active places, with students immersed in activities that help them grow as Solution Seekers—our theme for this school year. Read more >>

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October 2022 Buzz Newsletter: Learning by Doing

A great way to learn is by doing! Students in our district have daily practice in a variety of hands-on lessons, whether it’s first-grade PE, fourth-grade band, middle school LEGO robotics, or high school sports medicine. Our students are actively engaged in experiential learning in every grade. Read more >>

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September 2022 Buzz Newsletter: Welcome Back

Welcome to the start of the 2022-23 school year! We are so excited to begin a new year of learning together. Our schools are bustling with the energy of hundreds of amazing young people! Teachers are guiding students through engaging, community-building lessons and challenging activities. And our students are intentionally forging new friendships and relationships. Read more >>

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August 2022: Solution Seekers 2022-23 Theme

We have selected "Solution Seekers" as our NTPS theme for this school year! Please watch the 2022-23 Solution Seekers video, which is an excellent introduction to our theme! Read more >>

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July 2022: Summer Scholars

We are fortunate to have robust summer learning programs available for our students. Summer Scholars, for example, provides a wide variety of academic supports for students from preschool to high school. The Summer Scholars program is made possible through the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Read more >>

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North Thurston Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Officer: executivedirectorHR@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4453; Section 504 Coordinator: 504@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4465. Address for both: 305 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516.

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