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Community Conversation Highlights from March 21, 2023

Miss the Community Conversation about skilled trades? The Board and community members visited River Ridge High School classrooms to learn more about the many Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings at our schools. Read the highlights >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from March 7, 2023

Miss the latest School Board Meeting? Check out the highlights from the March 7th Board Meeting where schools presented their spring School Improvement Plans overviewing their goals for this semester. Read the highlights >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Matthew Landers, Pleasant Glade Elementary

Matthew Landers, 5th-grade teacher at Pleasant Glade Elementary, teaches his students the importance of making a difference in their community, and they have risen to the challenge! His class has spearheaded efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle in their school cafeteria, with impressive results. Read more about Matthew >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Katie Tingle, Ignite Family Academy

Katie Tingle, K-2 teacher at Ignite Family Academy, teaches her students perseverance to help them become lifelong solution seekers. She has had countless opportunities to problem-solve while growing our new school for at-home learners, and says flexibility and understanding are essential. Read more about Katie >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from February 7, 2023

Miss the latest board meeting? Check out the highlights from the February 27, 2023 meeting including good news from Lydia Hawk, recognizing the Thurston County Food Bank, and an update on graduation rates. Read the highlights >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Lyn Nakashima, Transportation

Lyn Nakashima, driver trainer on our Transportation team, loves helping others and bringing creative solutions to problems big and small. She knows that thinking outside the box, and encouraging others to do the same, helps our district be the best we can be. Read more about Lyn >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Carol Sivils, Lacey Elementary

Carol Sivils, school counselor at Lacey Elementary, is a military child and spouse who understands the power of belonging firsthand. She loves seeing how her efforts to support students, families, and fellow educators have a positive ripple effect on her community. Learn more about Carol >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from January 24, 2023

Miss the January 24, 2023 Board Meeting? Check out the highlights including good news from North Thurston, recognizing the Boys & Girls Club, and update on Strategic Plan Goal 4. Read the highlights >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from January 10, 2023

Miss the board meeting on January 10, 2023? Read the highlights including good news from Lakes, School Board Recognition month, starting the boundary review process, and more! Read the January 10th highlights >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Dan Comaduran, Facilities

Dan Comaduran, plumber in our Facilities team, takes pride in keeping our school systems running smoothly every day. Collaborating with his teammates and the district custodians is one of his keys to problem-solving success. Read more about Dan >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Linda Pyle, Chambers Prairie Elementary

Linda Pyle, music teacher at Chambers Prairie Elementary, dreamed of supporting her students through an afterschool program in their own neighborhood. With the help of her school teammates, she turned that dream into a reality! Read more about Linda >>

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Coyote Den provides afterschool fun, help for students

When Chambers Prairie music teacher Linda Pyle realized there was a need for extra after school support for some students, she stepped up! Read more >>

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NTPS student volunteers build tech skills, connection with Lacey residents

NTPS high school students helped answer Jubilee residents' questions about smartphone cameras as part of our intergenerational Teen Tech Genius program. Read more >>

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Special Board Meeting Highlights from December 15, 2022

The NTPS Board toured Komachin Middle School, which is currently undergoing renovations, walking through newly completed offices, classrooms, and more! Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from December 6, 2022

Miss the December 6th NTPS School Board Meeting? Read the highlights including recognizing Pizza Klatch, Board Resolution outlining priorities for this Legislative session, and more. Read more >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Naoko Sokolik, South Bay Elementary

Naoko Sokolik, music teacher at South Bay Elementary, recognizes that our lives are full of surprises and believes that "attitude is everything." She keeps a positive outlook and finds creative ways to address challenges with her students. Read more about Naoko >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Sarah Crimmins, Evergreen Forest Elementary

Sarah Crimmins, PBIS behavior assistant at Evergreen Forest Elementary, values relationship building and making her students feel safe and heard. To her, successful solution-seeking means identifying and meeting ever-changing student needs. Read more about Sarah >>

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Board Work Session with Nisqually Tribe Highlights from November 8, 2022

The School Board met for a work session with the Nisqually Tribe including a presentation from the NTPS Director of Equity & Languages, the Native Student Program, and more. Read more >>

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Board Work Session Highlights from November 3, 2022

The NTPS School Board recently held a work session focusing on the presentation of the School Improvement Plans. Every school identified their goals. Read more >>

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Board Work Session with City of Lacey Highlights from October 27, 2022

The NTPS School Board held a work session with the City of Lacey on October 27, 2022 where they discussed the proposed Young Child & Family Center, NTPS construction project updates, and more. Read more >>

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North Thurston Public Schools 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: 504@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4465. Address for both: 305 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516.

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