Local Community Partnerships

We maintain strong partnerships with area organizations through partnership programs. Organizations provide volunteers, participate in events, and support NTPS student achievement!

Partners in Education (PIE)

The Partners in Education (PIE) program helps bring schools and businesses together through volunteering and student support activities.

The program is designed as a partnership between a school and a local for-profit business to create positive relationships that benefit student learning and our community.

By committing to both a financial contribution (currently $500 per year) and in-person involvement with the school, your business can help support your neighborhood school while providing recognition and volunteer opportunities for your employees or members.

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As a PIE Partner, your business can participate in agreed-upon school events and receive recognition for your commitment to education. These opportunities also allow business volunteers to be an active part of the school environment.

In recognition of your PIE donation, your business will receive:

Introduction of your business at a school event
A banner recognizing your PIE partnership at the school
Recognition on school website and communication
Opportunity to share information at a school event

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Helping Hands

Our Helping Hands program helps bring area non-profit organizations and places of worship together with their neighborhood school to strengthen the community.

The Helping Hands partner brings volunteering and other support. This unique partnership allows your organization to help your neighborhood school and be recognized for your service.

There is no financial contribution, but your organization must commit to at least three agreed-upon events or activities at your partner school, and we'll help tell the community all about it!

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Partners are asked to support at least three school events or projects during the school year. These may include:

Tutoring, classroom, or recess volunteering
Extracurricular club volunteering
Student support activities (for example, helping with weekend meal bags and school resource closets)
Health screening volunteering
School supply drives volunteering
Grounds improvements (cleanup, gardens, murals, playground)
Field days or special events

Disclaimer: Publication of education partner logos does not reflect the District's or school's endorsement of the business or organization. North Thurston Public Schools shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the publication or other materials such as flyers, newsletters, etc., including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.