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.