The fee schedule at the bottom of this page lists different fees based on the types of users of our facilities. See where your organization or group falls in the definitions below to determine the rental rate for the facility you are looking to use.

User groups within this category would not be charged a building use fee.  Examples include school district-sponsored co-curriculum activities, school educational activities, PTA meetings, booster club meetings, PACE parents, other district parent groups, district staff training, public elections, and Community Enrichment Program activities.

This Category and fee are used for school groups using the facility for fundraising purposes. Examples include ASB, PTA, and booster club fundraising.

Organizations in this category will be charged a use fee consistent with schedule C. Donations, fees, or admission charges may be collected only to cover the cost of using the facilities and any additional expenses of the event. Examples include the YMCA, youth sports leagues, youth activity groups, community clubs, service clubs, Washington State School Directors Association, State Board of Education, and church groups. Groups may be asked to provide proof of non-profit status.

Building administrators may waive fees for meetings of non-profit organizations that have a majority of participants residing in the North Thurston School District or who are educational associations when their meetings will not result in any cost to the district for cleaning, staff time, or other overhead. Examples include homeowners’ associations, youth activity groups, the Washington State School of Directors Association, and the State Board of Education. Fees may also be waived for youth sports who need a meeting space for organizational purposes.

Non-profit organizations using school facilities to generate revenue beyond the user rental fees and event expenses will be charged a use fee consistent with schedule D. Organizations may be asked to provide proof of non-profit status.

Groups that do not have a non-profit status will be charged a use fee consistent with Schedule E. All commercial ventures are included in this category.

*Includes use of restrooms, custodian, and home-side grandstands. Cost of other items as stated. Additional custodian hours may be charged based on the time it takes to clean up the facility.

**Includes home side grandstand. Cost of other items as stated.

All fees for categories B through E are based on an hourly rate.

A $200 refundable damage deposit is required at least 20 days prior to use of the auditorium. The deposit may be refunded after use of the auditorium based on the condition of the auditorium. All other charges and fees are payable to the North Thurston Public Schools upon billing.

North Thurston Public Schools does not discriminate against persons who have a disability in any of its programs or activities. It is expected that organizations that rent District facilities will also provide programmatic access to any person with a disability who may wish to participate in their organization’s activities.