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Board Meeting Highlights from December 5, 2023

Highlights from the December 12, 2024 School Board meeting, including the swearing in of new members, the recognition of departing members, recognition of the Lacey Lamplighters, and good news from Summit Virtual Academy. Read more >>

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Culture of Kindness Spotlight: Karly Enlow, North Thurston High School

Office Professional Karly Enlow keeps her focus on student success and supporting the NTHS team. Read more about Karly >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from November 14, 2023

The highlights from the Special Board Meeting with the Nisqually Tribal Council included updates on the Quiemuth Resort and Village project, an overview of the NTPS levies on the February 2024 ballot, and and update on our Since Time Immemorial curriculum implementation. Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from November 2, 2023

Miss the recent Board meeting? The School Board heard school improvement plan updates from principals representing our elementary, middle, and high schools. Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from October 24, 2023

Miss the Board Meeting? Check out the highlights from the join meeting with the Lacey City Council including a presentation on the Compassionate Community project and the two levies on the February 2024 ballot. Read more >>

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Culture of Kindness Spotlight: Tom Harn, South Bay Elementary School

Paraeducator Tom Harn goes above and beyond in creating a positive, welcoming environment for South Bay students, staff, bus drivers, and visitors. Read more about Tom >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from October 3, 2023

Did you miss the October 3, 2023 board meeting? Highlights include updates to Strategic Plan goals, update on our Compassionate Community campaign, and board-approved campaign ballot measures. Read more >>

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Culture of Kindness Spotlight: Autumn Cummings, Pleasant Glade and Chambers Prairie Elementary Schools

Assistant Principal Autumn Cummings is tireless in her efforts to support positive behavior and restorative practices, and actively gives back to the community. Read more about Autumn >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from September 19, 2023

Did you miss the September 19 Board Meeting? Highlights include recognition for all the work to run the Summer Scholars program, introducing new Student Advisors, and good news from Meadows Elementary (the host location for the meeting). Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from September 5, 2023

Highlights from the Board meeting include: recognizing All Kids Win, and update on the Strategic Plan Goal 2, Outcome d and mapping out specific areas to focus for goal progress. Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from August 15, 2023

Miss the August 15, 2023 Board Meeting? Check out the highlights including the 2023-24 budget hearing and minor walk zone changes. Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from July 18, 2023

The July 28, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights include a report from the Facilities Advisory Committee, updates on culturally responsive instruction practices, and the presentation of the draft budget for 2023-24. Read the highlights >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from June 20, 2023

Miss the June 20, 2023 School Board meeting? Highlights include many recognitions including community leaders, CTE club awards, Multicultural Advisory Council awards, and more! Read more >>

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Special Board Meeting Highlights from June 6, 2023

Miss the Special Board Meeting with the Nisqually Tribal Council? Highlights include updates on Since Time Immemorial curriculum work, reports on the many grants awards given to NTPS schools this year, and more. Read more >>

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Lunch Buddy Program Gives Students Extra Support

The mentor program supports and empowers students by providing them with positive role models who can help them with decision-making, goal-setting, social awareness, and relationship skills. Read more >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Cortney Dotson, Olympic View Elementary

Cortney Dotson, special education resource teacher at Olympic View Elementary, is dedicated to developing cooperative strategies to help all students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. She believes that listening well and building self-esteem in students are crucial to unlocking their full potential. Read more about Cortney >>

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Solution Seeker Spotlight: Alexis Hirst, District Office

Alexis Hirst, office professional in Student Achievement at the District Office, is an NTPS alum who values the collaboration and support of her team as a key to solution seeking. Her role means continually developing and improving processes to support people and programs across the district. Read more about Alexis >>

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New Purple Star Award recognizes support for military families

We are excited to celebrate the passage of House Bill 1346, which creates the Purple Star Award to recognize school districts that demonstrate educational and social-emotional supports to students of military service members. Read more >>

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Special Board Meeting Highlights from May 16, 2023

Miss the May 16, 2023 special board meeting with the Lacey City Council? Highlights include an update on the proposed Young Child & Family Center and an update on the district's efforts to deliver equity instruction from the NTPS Equity and World Language Department. Read more >>

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Board Meeting Highlights from May 2, 2023

Highlights from the May 2, 2023 NTPS School Board meeting include national DECA qualifiers, good news from Olympic View Elementary, elementary school boundary review update, 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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