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The Olympia School District is joining the state in recognizing Education Support Professionals Week March 8-12.

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success; Students throughout OSD celebrate Black History Month, OSD Optional Elementary Programs, First day of hybrid in-person learning photos from across the district, Kris Larson, Distinguished Grad, Olympia High School Class of 1984, Pioneer students celebrate Month of Compassion with valentines project and much more!

In-person hybrid learning will expand to include grades 3, 4 and 5 on Monday, March 8 and to grade 6 on Monday, March 15, 2021.

Unfortunately, many students (and adults) have experienced a heightened sense of anxiety with our current pandemic. Routines have changed, social contact has been limited, and many families have struggled to maintain stable daycare, on-line learning, and basic needs as the months have continued.

As the district transitions to more in-person hybrid learning, now is a good time for parents and guardians to review bus route information.

The Olympia School District optional elementary programs at Lincoln Options, Hansen Alternative Program (HAP), and ORLA Montessori are excited to move forward with enrollment and lottery information.

Providing a safe learning environment is our number one priority. The Olympia School District is working closely with the Thurston County Department of Health and monitoring reports of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The OSD also follows the Washington State Department of Health Decision Tree in our response.

Every year, inevitably, snow or severe weather conditions lead to a delay in start times or the closure of our school buildings. This year, with some of our students learning remotely and others learning in a hybrid model, we have modified plans for school schedule changes.

New state guidelines have been announced regarding high school athletics and an upgrade of our region to Phase 2 of the Governor’s Healthy Roadmap to Recovery. Based on Department of Health guidance, Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Healthy Washington Sport and Activity Guidelines, and WIAA Return to Play Guidelines, the Olympia School District plans to start WIAA Modified Season 1 sports on Monday, February 1, 2021.