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NTPS Community Relations travels the district reporting on just a small portion of what our students, staff and volunteers are doing. Check out the great things going on in our district!

Stories from Around the District

Board Meeting Highlights from June 21, 2022

The board recognized some great students (and former students) for their accomplishments. Check out the highlights from the Board Meeting on June 21, 2022. Read more >>

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Board Work Session Highlights June 7, 2022

Check out the highlights from the latest NTPS Board Work Session on June 7, 2022 with the Nisqually Tribal Council. River Ridge High School plans were reviewed, Native Program teachers were recognized, and more. Read more >>

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Fir-tip lemonade, Medicine bags, and State Teacher of the Year Jerad Koepp

State Senator Sam Hunt joined Superintendent Deb Clemens, School Board Member Graeme Sackrison, and other district leaders to visit with Jerad Koepp, the 2022 Washington State Teacher of the Year. Read more >>

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Staff Spotlight: Albert Green III, Behavior Associate

Meet Albert Green III, who has worked as a district Behavior Associate for the past three years. He has lived a life dedicated to serving others – as an Army veteran, a Special Olympics coach, and through his work supporting adolescent mental health. Learn what Including Everyone means to Albert >>

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Board Work Session Highlights May 17, 2022

Check out the highlights from the Board Work Session with the City of Lacey on May 17, 2022. Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from May 3, 2022

At the May 3 Board Meeting, Lacey Elementary students shared their good news, HOSA & FBLA winners including a few state champions were recognized. The River Ridge ASL students performed as well as Lacey 3rd grade students. Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from April 19, 2022

At the April 19 Board Meeting, Mountain View Students shared some good news, the board recognized a newly board-certified teacher, and more Read more >>

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Key Communicator: Dr. Antonio Standifer

In recognition for his work around equity, NTPS Community Relations staff recognized Dr. Antonio Sandifer, Equity and Languages Director, with the Key Communicator award. "He is a positive and professional example of someone willing to have critical conversations as we continue to learn and grow in our collective commitment to addressing inequities and injustices in our district and community." Read more >>

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Community Conversation: Elevating Student Voices

The March 22 Community Conversation event provided a unique opportunity for NTPS School Board members to engage directly with students. Student representatives from our high schools spent the morning learning from their peers and providing their perspectives to Board members and district leaders. Read more >>

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Staff Spotlight: Deron Bozeman, Warehouse Lead

Meet Deron Bozeman, who has worked in the NTPS Food & Nutrition Warehouse since 2013. His busy days start early, and he loves that his job helps students and staff do their best at school. Learn more about Deron and how an "including everyone" mindset makes him feel proud of our district's collective impact on our community. Continue reading >>

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Student Spotlight: Yiliana Robles Ramirez, Lydia Hawk 1st Grader

Meet Yiliana, a 1st grader at Lydia Hawk in their Dual Language Program. Listen to her speak in Spanish about her school and what Including Everyone means to her. Read more >>

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Staff Spotlight: Cherie Calhoun, Resource Teacher, Lydia Hawk Elementary

Meet Cherie Calhoun, Special Education Resource Teacher at Lydia Hawk Elementary. Part of our district since 2019, she is making an even bigger impact this year by expanding her school titles to include Volunteer Coordinator and Principal Intern! Cherie believes "everyone deserves to be heard, valued, and honored." Read more >>

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Artist Spotlight: North Thurston's Zoë Corrigan

In our latest Student Artist Spotlight, meet Zoë Corrigan a North Thurston Senior who is dedicated to her craft of creating beautiful works of art. They one of our 2022 Lacey Loves to Read Bookmark Contest winners! Read more >>

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School Board Spotlight: Dave Newkirk, Board President

We are so grateful for the work our School Board does. Meet Board President, Dave Newkirk who graduated from Timberline and is giving back by serving on the School Board. He loves NTPS and knows the impacts his decisions as a board member make for NTPS families and students. Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from February 8, 2022

Student voices were front and center at the Board meeting on February 8 at Salish Middle School. Read more >>

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North Thurston School District 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: Leslie Van Leishout, 504@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 306-412-4484. Address for both: 305 College St. NE. Lacey, WA 98516. http://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/privacypolicy

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