Have a great summer break!
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Summer break at North Thurston Public Schools is June 23 through September 6, 2022.
When does school start?
- Grades 6-12 start Wednesday, September 7, 2022
- Grades 1-5 start Friday, September 9, 2022 (you will have Family Connections meetings with your new teacher September 7-8)
- Kindergarten starts Monday, September 12, 2022
- Preschool starts Thursday, September 15, 2022
Have questions? See a presentation and FAQ about our summer programs >>
School & Office Hours
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District Office Hours
- Regular Hours: 7:30-4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Summer Hours: 7:30-3:30 pm, Monday through Friday
(closed on July 4th)
Individual School Office Hours
- Elementary offices closed June 29-August 21
- Middle school offices closed June 30-August 7
- High school offices closed June 30-August 1
Once offices are open, their hours will be posted on their websites.
Enrollment & Transfers
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New Student Enrollment
Get started on the enrollment process as soon. Please see the New Student Enrollment page for more information.
Transfer Requests
Transfer forms are available at all schools or the NTPS Service Center. For process and timeline questions, please refer to the transfers page.
Summer Programs
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Free Summer Meals Program
NTPS hosts a FREE summer meal program at select school locations. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, all FREE for children 18 and under. No registration is required, just show up! See locations, dates, and times >>
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Summer Scholars (Summer School)
NTPS's Summer School option, or Summer Scholars. See the Summer Scholars page for more information. Some programs are invitation- or waitlist-only.
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Summer Learning at Home
NTPS Instructional Specialists have compiled excellent summer learning resources for math, literacy, STEM, and SEL.
Timberland Regional Library runs a summer reading program starting June 1. https://www.trl.org/summer-library-program
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School Supply Lists for 2022-23
See the elementary school supply list, including pre-built supply kits sold at cost starting in August.
Camps & Childcare
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Thurston Together! Clubhouse @ NTPS schools
Thurston Together Clubhouse: Thurston Together! runs a grant-funded Clubhouse out of Lydia Hawk and Pleasant Glade elementary schools, plus Chinook and Nisqually middle schools. Participation is free, but you must fill out an application. More info & locations on their website >>
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South Sound YMCA Summer Day Camps
The YMCA runs Summer Day Camps at a variety of locations, including Chambers Prairie Elementary.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Summer Day Camps offered. Questions? Call them at 360-956-0755
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Lacey Parks Playground Pals
FREE playground supervision and organized activities weekday afternoons at Lacey and Lydia Hawk elementaries. Lunch provided. Pre-registration is required and students must attend North Thurston Public Schools. Look for Playground Pals in the Youth Programs & Camps section of the Lacey Parks online catalog >>
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Lacey Parks Day Camps
All-Day Summer Camps offered at Lakes and Lydia Hawk elementaries. Lunch provided. Look for Summer Fun Tour Day Camp in the Youth Programs & Camps section of the Lacey Parks online catalog >>
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Need more ideas?
Community Resources
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Family & Youth Resource Center support for NTPS families
The FYR Center will be open Monday - Thursday 8 am to 3 pm during the summer break to assist NTPS students and families with resources. See the FYR Center page for more info >>
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Little Red Schoolhouse Free Supplies Distribution
Little Red Schoolhouse distributes free clothing, school supplies, and more to families in need. Supplies are distributed at a public event for NTPS families, August 23, 2022, from 9-3 pm in the parking lot of Chinook Middle School. See more details on the calendar >>
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Free Immunization Clinics
Thurston County Public Health will be holding free immunization clinics in the parking lots of the following NTPS school buildings:
- Mountain View Elementary (1900 College St SE, Lacey): July 12, July 19, & August 2
- Family & Youth Resource Center (200 Sleater Kinney Road NE, Lacey): Thursdays in July, starting July 7
- Timberline High School (6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey) (: Fridays July-August, Starting July 1
For information about COVID-19 vaccine clinics (currently being offered for 5-year-olds and up), see the COVID Vaccine page on the County website >>
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Local Summer Activity Guides
Thurston Together! Summer Resource Guide (PDF)
This guide is filled with fun activities, major community events, camps, outdoor activity ideas and so much more!
