Internet Access for NTPS Families
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If your family lacks reliable access to the internet, please review the resources below to get your student connected to the internet.
Comcast Internet Essentials
NTPS is a Partner in Education (PIE) with Comcast, which provides low-cost internet for qualifying families as a long-term connectivity solution. Please visit www.internetessentials.com for more information about this program. Internet Essentials en español
FCC Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service (discounts of up to $30 a month - $75 for those on qualifying Tribal lands) and connected devices. Learn more about the ACP program >>
NTPS Community Wi-Fi Coverage
NTPS has several schools set up as community Wi-Fi hotspots to connect to from outside the building. Currently, they are available at Chinook Middle School, Komachin Middle School, Nisqually Middle School, Salish Middle School, North Thurston High School, Pleasant Glade Elementary, Lacey Elementary, and Lydia Hawk Elementary. Your student's Chromebook will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi when in range of these access points. Please use the access maps in the menu on this page for an idea of the best place to connect.
NTPS Internet Hotspots
The district has hotspots to cover students who lack internet and are unable to use other community connectivity resources. These devices are limited to 500 Mb of data per day and have many streaming and media heavy websites blocked to preserve data for homework. The devices run off the Verizon network and require cell service in your location to function. A hotspot can be requested through your students’ school.
NTPS Community Wi-Fi Coverage
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Chinook Middle School
Click for a WiFi coverage map.
To get the best connection, try to stay in the zones illustrated in this map. Your student's Chromebook should automatically connect to wireless when within range of the access points.
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Komachin Middle School
Click for a WiFi coverage map.
Community Wi-Fi is available in the Komachin bus loading zone. Please do not park in this area within an hour of the start and end of the school day.
To get the best connection, try to stay in the zones illustrated in this map. Your student's Chromebook should automatically connect to wireless when within range of the access points.
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Lacey Elementary
Click for a WiFi coverage map.
To get the best connection, try to stay in the zones illustrated in this map. Your student's Chromebook should automatically connect to wireless when within range of the access points.
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Lydia Hawk Elementary
Click for a WiFi coverage map.
To get the best connection, try to stay in the zones illustrated in this map. Your student's Chromebook should automatically connect to wireless when within range of the access points.
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Nisqually Middle School
Click for a WiFi coverage map.
To get the best connection, try to stay in the zones illustrated in this map. Your student's Chromebook should automatically connect to wireless when within range of the access points.
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North Thurston High School
Click for WiFi Coverage Map
To get the best connection, try to stay in the zones illustrated in this map. Your student's Chromebook should automatically connect to wireless when within range of the access points.
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Pleasant Glade Elementary
Click for a WiFi coverage map.
To get the best connection, try to stay in the zones illustrated in this map. Your student's Chromebook should automatically connect to wireless when within range of the access points.
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Salish Middle School
Click for a WiFi coverage map.
To get the best connection, try to stay in the zones illustrated in this map. Your student's Chromebook should automatically connect to wireless when within range of the access points.